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Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

7 Tips to Control Your Food Cravings

Curb your food cravings and stick to a healthy diet with these tips, from balanced meals to smart snack planning.
A young boy with blond hair sticks out his tongue to have his tonsils checked.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

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

Learn why tonsil surgery is less common for kids and when it’s still necessary. Scripps pediatricians explain treatment options.
Foods pictured include almonds, walnuts, onions, chickpeas and white beans.
Health and Wellness | April 17, 2025

How Prebiotics and Probiotics Boost Gut Health

Prebiotics and probiotics aid digestion and are found in whole and fermented foods. Talk to your doctor before taking them as supplements.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2025

How Do You Treat Insect Bites and Stings?

Insect bites and stings are usually harmless. But some can be serious and require medical care. Learn the signs and symptoms.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2025

How Are Pets Good for Your Health?

Studies show pets can improve your health. They encourage you to exercise and help reduce high blood pressure, stress and more.
Health and Wellness | March 13, 2025

What Are The Causes of Anal Itching?

Anal itching may be due to not wiping right, something you ate or something more serious. Learn what causes anal itching and treatments.
A young man reads the label of a over the counter pain medicine at a pharmacy.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2025

How to Choose Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine

Understand the differences between acetaminophen and NSAIDs to choose the right over-the-counter pain medication.
A young man sneezes, coping with San Diego's year-round allergy season. In the photo there's a tree blooming with spring flowers.
Health and Wellness | March 4, 2025

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

Allergy season is year-round in San Diego. Follow offers tips to manage allergy symptoms and prevent health problems.
A measles vaccinated preschooler massages his arm.
Health and Wellness | March 3, 2025

Why Is The Measles Vaccine So Important?

Measles, once thought to have been eradicated, is now back, due largely to people not vaccinating. The MMR vaccine is highly effective.
Two parrots look like they're kissing; illustration for article on birds and bees and how to explain to kids where babies come from.
Health and Wellness | February 21, 2025

How to Explain Where Babies Come From to Young Children

Young kids are curious about their bodies. Be ready to answer questions like where babies come from in clear, age-appropriate language.