Skin Cancer: What to Know About Melanoma
The most common type of cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer. Approximately 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each day…
Taking Charge of Health & Wellness
Too often, we reactively deal with our health – we only call our doctor when we are already sick or in pain….
Common Causes of Joint Pain
According to Dr. Mary Ambach and Dr. Christopher Rogers, joint pain is commonly experienced in the knees, hips and hands, but can occur…
Diabetes, Depression and Anxiety – When Too Sweet is Too Bitter
According to Dr. Darius Schneider, a Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups Endocrinologist, diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide….
Getting Care When It Is Not Coronavirus-Related
Know when to go to urgent care or emergency room In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are sheltering in place…
Prostate Cancer: New Testing for Earlier Detection
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the small, walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive…
Medicare Plans & Kidney Disease: Get Covered for ESRD
If you have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), can you sign up for Medicare? Yes. You can get your healthcare coverage through Original…
4 Things to Know About Floaters in Your Vision
According to Dr. Nora Khatib, a Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups ophthalmologist, floaters are little specks or spots in your vision. They may…
Coronavirus: What you need to know to stay safe
At this point, you have certainly heard about the Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, and hopefully are taking the necessary precautions to…
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Over 140,000 people a year are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, the third most common type of cancer in the United States. The…
Protecting Your Health and Those Around You
The best defense again the spread of illnesses, such as the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), is good hygiene. The following precautionary measures can…
Robotic Surgery is “A Dream Come True” for Active Mom
Back to active lifestyle after robotic hysterectomy and hernia repair Liza Wittenberg is no stranger to abdominal surgery. In her 20s, she…
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