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Calls to law enforcement in San Diego regarding mental health issues have risen 84 percent over the past six years
They are called orofacial clefts but are better known as cleft lips or cleft palates. They are among the most common birth defects in the world, affecting about one in 500 to 700 births, according to the World Health Organization.
Health Report: New Concerns about the Zika Virus (Miguel Castro/CNN)Health organizations around the globe are raising new concerns about the Zika virus which, according to the World Health Organization, can cause a condition called “microcephaly” that results in an abnormally small head in newborns.
Relief from Seasonal AllergiesIn San Diego, there are allergens in the air all year long. Spring is when grass, weed and tree pollen counts really start to increase, and the process can last through early summer.
Harvard study show obesity reversing medical advancementsIs obesity reversing decades of healthcare triumphs in the United State? A recent Harvard study shows that might be true.
Total Joint ReplacementNot only can joint pain keep people from enjoying their favorite sports, it can interfere with simple everyday activities such as walking, bending, climbing stairs and even sleeping.
Mechanical Heart Pump Revolutionizing Heart Failure CareJust a few years ago, most patients suffering from advanced heart failure faced a grim outlook.
Advocates Can Help Ensure Best Possible Patient CareIllness, pain or just the shock of being diagnosed with a serious medical condition can hinder patients’ ability to understand their treatment options or make decisions about their care.
Your Baby’s Health - When it’s More than Just a Cold, It Could be RSVThe flu season continues in San Diego County and if you are a new parent you are probably monitoring your little one for any signs or symptoms of the common cold or flu.
Researchers link Aspirin use to lower risk of colon cancerIt's commonly known that Aspirin will help prevent heart attacks, but now a new study says people who take it over several years may be less likely to develop colon cancer.
Top 5 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer ScreeningMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and by age 50, you should have a conversation with your doctor about colorectal cancer.
Early diagnosis and combination therapy hold keys to Alzheimer's treatmentIt’s been more than 100 years since Alzheimer’s disease was first described by Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist.
What do heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease have in common? They’re all serious chronic diseases, and they’re among the most prevalent in California.
The world of cardiology has advanced dramatically in recent years thanks to new and better technologies.The world of cardiology has advanced dramatically in recent years thanks to new and better technologies.
World Health Organization says Zika Virus outbreak is spreadingA San Diego County health official said Thursday that despite increasing public awareness of the Zika virus, residents shouldn't be concerned unless they're traveling to a part of the world where the disease is being transmitted.
5 key questions to ask after cancer diagnosisIt is estimated that during a person’s lifetime, one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer.
Health Report: Living with PsoriasisPsoriasis is not a skin condition. It's an auto-immune disease that affects 7.5 million Americans and can lead to a degenerative psoriatic arthritis. Many people suffer in silence. Many do not get proper treatment. There is a big psoriasis research event happening at Sanford Burnham Preby's in a few weeks that will offer information and hope to many with this disease. Dr. Carl Ware, the Director of the Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center at SBP, and Stephanie Waits, who has b...
Five Tips for a Healthier Work-Life BalanceThe new year is only a few weeks old and if you’re feeling the strain of the daily grind already, maybe it’s time to check if your work-life balance is what it should be.
At meal time, Americans should fill half of their plates with fruits and vegetables, according to the latest federal dietary guidelines.
When you consider that more than one-third of Americans are overweight, it’s not surprising that losing weight and staying fit were among the top five resolutions in 2015 and they’re likely to rank high for 2016 as well.
With the health care industry undergoing some of the most dramatic changes in history, there is little doubt that 2016 will offer up a host of new opportunities and challenges for patients, physicians and health systems.
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is making it a goal of hers to find a cure for Alzheimer’s by 2025. Clinton made the big announcement in Iowa Tuesday, calling for double federal spending to combat the illness. Clinton's proposal calls for a decade long-investment of two billion dollars per year for research. In 2014, the U.S. government only spent about 600 million dollars on the disease. 60,000 San Diegans have been diagnosed with Alzh...
Significant differences exist between clinical depression and sadness, with the latter being a natural reaction to a painful circumstance, such as the death of a relative or a divorce. Depression, however, is a medical condition with several more symptoms than an unhappy mood.
Health Report: Stem cells and sportsIt was an unforgettable scene this past Thanksgiving as legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr walked onto the field after undergoing state of the art stem cell treatments.
Crohn's DiseaseFrom the moment food is swallowed, the digestive system sets off an intricate process that involves the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
Scripps Health recently expanded a program aimed at easing the way for cardiac patients facing a challenging diagnosis and preparing for life-saving surgery. What makes the program even more special is that it taps into the knowledge and insight of other patients who already have gone through the same experience.The new LVAD Ambassador program is designed to help heart failure patients who are going to be implanted with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a type of mechanical hear... More>>
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to take a closer look at what’s being done to address one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
It's called "Stem Cell Tourism," people cross the border for stem cell treatment that's not legal in the United States. More>>
As more people have gained access to health care in recent years, the trend in primary care medicine has been shifting to “clinical care teams.” More>>
New Study: Genes influence brain cortex structureUC San Diego researchers say they now have evidence for a genetic influence on a brain structure critical to intelligence. More>>
November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to assess the progress and challenges of dealing with one of the nation’s major public health issues. After nonmelanoma skin cancers, lung cancer is the second-most prevalent form of cancer – and it’s the most deadly. More>>
With nearly half of Americans occasionally spending the night struggling to go to sleep or stay asleep, insomnia has become a major health issue. More>>
According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. More>>
Local researchers find new method of fighting leukemia cellsLocal researchers may have discovered a new weapon in the war on cancer. More>>
People with heart failure are living more active lives, free from frequent doctor visits and avoiding the need for hospitalization thanks to a miniature wireless sensor that Scripps Health doctors are implanting directly into their hearts. More>>
This summer, an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) challenged standard treatment for “Stage 0” breast cancer, or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Most often, this is a nonaggressive precursor to breast cancer, though it can become invasive. For many years, DCIS has been treated with surgery. However, the JAMA study found that survival rates for women with DCIS were the same whether they had surgery or not. More>>
Technology is moving so fast these days, just about everything a doctor does in the office, they can no do on your phone. More>>
As many as one in five Americans get the flu each year, and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related complications. More>>
Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart may suddenly start to beat too quickly, too slowly or with an erratic rhythm. In serious cases, arrhythmias may increase the risk of cardiac arrest, stroke and heart failure. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. More>>
Breast Cancer study looks at benefits of Mediterranean dietResearch suggests that diet can influence Breast Cancer development and a new study looks at the benefits of a Mediterranean diet that high in nuts and good fats like olive oil. More>>
Health Report: Comprehensive view of a complex disease - Prostate CancerThe American Cancer Society estimates that in 2015 there will be more than 220,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States, along with more than 27,000 deaths from the disease. More>>
Blood diseases like leukemia used to be a virtual death sentence. However, during the past 50 years, improved treatments have given hope to millions of patients. More>>
Program Screens Local Teen Athletes for Potentially Deadly ConditionEach year, it is estimated that thousands of teens lose their lives due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is not a heart attack — it is caused by an abnormality in the heart’s electrical system that can easily be detected with a simple electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG). More>>
The 2015 baseball season marks a medical milestone in local sports history – the 35th anniversary of Scripps Clinic’s role as the official health care provider of the San Diego Padres. More>>
5 facts to know about concussionsFrom school sports to skateboarding, kids tend to play hard. Getting injured is often part of the game, but parents need to know when an injury is serious enough to warrant medical attention — especially when the damage isn’t immediately obvious. This is particularly true with concussions. More>>
Health Report: 5 Smart Back-to-School Tips for ParentsIf you’re a parent with school-age kids, now is a great time to make sure they are ready to go back to the classroom. More>>
Training the doctors of the futureEach year thousands of students graduate from medical school and can finally call themselves doctors of medicine. More>>
Dr. Martin CharlatBetween the Internet, television news and social media, it seems there is a new story about heart disease nearly every day. While a great deal of information is out there, not all of it is accurate. More>>
Knowing the difference between urgent care and emergency care, and where to seek treatment, could save you time and money in a non-emergency. In an emergency, it could save your life. More>>
1899 Sisters of MercyOn July 9, 1890, Scripps Mercy Hospital admitted its very first patient. More>>
Summer time in San Diego is ideal for playing outside. Pick your favorite sport or activity in and out of the water and enjoy doing it while taking in the sunny scenery in America's Finest City. But do be cautious and don't overdo it. More>>
Starting an Exercise Program the Smart WayStarting an exercise routine – or resuming one after not exercising for a while – can be difficult, especially after an injury. More>>
Scripps Health YogaThe ancient Eastern tradition of yoga is now almost as American as blue jeans, hot dogs and apple pie. More>>
Scripps Health Diabetes ClinicDiabetes patients with abnormal blood sugar levels had longer, more costly hospital stays than those with glucose levels in a healthy range, according to studies presented by Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute researchers More>>
For many of the 14 million people in the United States alive today who have overcome cancer, the battle with the disease itself may be over, but the challenges of cancer survivorship can go on for years. More>>
Scripps HealthPhysicians at Scripps Health have become the first in San Diego County to use a unique technology to deliver radiation treatments to breast cancer patients faster and more precisely than conventional methods by administering it to them in the operating room during surgery. More>>
Foreign travel figures to be less expensive for Americans this summer as the U.S. dollar continues to surge abroad, meaning more tourist-friendly prices. More>>
healthy eatingMore than two-thirds of people in the United States, or about 155 million people, are overweight or obese, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More>>
Year after year, losing weight is a priority for people across the U.S. Unfortunately, for many people their efforts prove too difficult to maintain and nearly 80 percent of dieters fail to drop pounds, while a third gain additional weight. More>>
Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Research Happening at ScrippsHealthy nerve cells in our brains produce molecules called neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which is a chemical that helps control muscle movement. More>>
Knowing the signs that you are having a strokeEach year about 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the nation's third leading cause of death. More>>
What Women Need to Know About Heart DiseaseWhen a constellation of seeming unrelated symptoms hit Claire D’Andrea, the last thing she worried about was heart disease. More>>
Healthy Habits and Early Detection Can Save Your SkinAn estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). More>>
Proton Therapy at Scripps Helps Keep Track Star in Fast LaneSix months after completing a unique form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, USA Track and Field Hall of Famer Steve Scott is running strong as he enters the spring 2015 season as head coach of the track and field program at California State University, San Marcos. More>>
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