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Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

When to Remove Your Child’s Tonsils – And When Not To

A young boy with blond hair sticks out his tongue to have his tonsils checked.
Learn why tonsil surgery is less common for kids and when it’s still necessary. Scripps pediatricians explain treatment options.
Health and Wellness | April 10, 2025

What Are Common Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer?

A man feels for lumps on his neck, looking for signs of head and neck cancer.
Common symptoms of head and neck cancer include persistent lumps or swelling, voice changes, sore throat, ear pain and persistent cough.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2025

Vertigo: Causes and Treatments

Vertigo, characterized by dizziness and balance issues, is a symptom of inner ear or brain issues. Learn about its causes and treatments.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

Ways to help reduce a childhood ear infections.
Ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Learn why and what you can do to prevent middle ear infections in kids.
Health and Wellness | May 17, 2022

Is Hearing Loss Reversible? (podcast)

Thomas Alexander, MD, an ear specialist, explains the causes, types and treatments for hearing loss, including hearing aids and surgery.
Health and Wellness | May 4, 2022

What Causes Hearing Loss? (video)

Hearing loss is not unusual, especially in older adults. Learn the types of hearing loss, the value of a hearing test and treatments.
News Releases | August 7, 2017

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scripps La Jolla and Scripps Green as No. 1 in San Diego Region for 2017-2018.
Scripps in the News | November 22, 2016

Scripps Expert Sheds Light on Ear Problems in U-T Article

Scripps Otolaryngologist Cyrus Torchinsky, MD, discusses common but serious ear problems, including swimmer's ear, wax blockage and more with the San Diego U-T.
News Releases | July 20, 2015

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Scripps Among Nation’s Best in Eight Categories

Scripps Health hospitals were ranked nationally in eight categories in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of Best Hospitals.
News Releases | July 14, 2014

Scripps Ranked by U.S. News & World Report Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in Eight Categories

U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue lists Scripps Health in San Diego among the best in the nation.