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A group of people toast with non-alcoholic beverages sitting around a table.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2025

How Cutting Back on Alcohol Improves Your Health

Going alcohol-free can improve digestion and sleep and lower risks for liver, heart and cancer, a Scripps gastroenterologist explains.
A male patient with gray hair smiles as the provider gets ready to use an ultrasound to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Health and Wellness | November 18, 2025

How Ultrasound is Transforming Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care

Scripps now uses ultrasound for faster, radiation-free monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to improve care.
A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
Scripps in the News | August 19, 2025

What Does the Gallbladder Do? When Should It Be Removed?

Discover the gallbladder’s role in digestion, when surgery may help and why you can live well without this small organ.
Surgeons take a look at a digital image of heart.
News Releases | July 29, 2025

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Health No. 1 for Diabetes, Orthopedics and Heart Care in San Diego Region

Scripps hospitals rank nationally in six specialties as part of U.S. News “Best Hospitals” list for 2025.
An older man checks his calendar to see when he has scheduled his cancer screening.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2025

What Are Cancer Screenings Men Should Not Ignore?

Men should not ignore or delay cancer screenings, especially for prostate and colon cancers. Early detection saves lives.
Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Marugg discussing irritable bowel syndrome.
Health and Wellness | April 30, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) video/podcast

Learn about IBS symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from gastroenterologist Chiara Maruggi, MD, including diet and lifestyle changes.
Scripps in the News | January 31, 2025

Scripps Clinic Expert Discusses the Health Risks of Alcohol

Jennifer Au, MD, offers insights on alcohol's health risks for KPBS Radio. Learn how amounts depend on your unique circumstances.
A man about to drink alcohol; could he be at risk for liver disease?
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

How Alcohol Affects the Liver

Excessive alcohol use damages the liver and cases are rising. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for liver disease.
Surgeons and staff work on a patient in an operating room.
News Releases | July 16, 2024

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Health No. 1 for Heart Care and Orthopedics in San Diego Region

Scripps among the nation’s best in six specialties in the U.S. News annual “Best Hospitals” list.
News Releases | May 14, 2024

Scripps Clinic Physicians Are First in San Diego County to Use Ultrasound to Monitor Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Learn how a group of Scripps Clinic gastroenterologists are making new strides in IBD care for patients.