Disease & Diagnosis

 

Should You Go to the ER or Urgent Care?

For fast emergency health care in San Diego, should you head to the emergency room or the nearest urgent care? Scripps Health offers this quick-decision guide….

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Peanut Allergy: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

It is estimated that food allergy affects approximately 5% of adults and 8% of children, with peanut allergy nearing approximately 2% of…

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‘Dr. Nick’ Uses his Own Weight Loss Journey to Inspire San Diegans

Tipping the scale at 467 pounds, Dr. Nick Yphantides was inspired to focus on his own health after battling testicular cancer. He decided…

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His heart is in his work

Scripps Mercy cardiologist has spent 40 years healing hearts Scripps Mercy Hospital celebrates its 125th anniversary today, and cardiologist Jerrold Glassman has…

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June is National Hernia Awareness Month

Hernia surgery has never been more effective, less painful, experts say. Men, women, and children of all ages can develop hernias. Hernias typically occur…

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Blanket Jackson – Dr Lila Schmidt – Inside Edition

Dr. Lila Schmidt (San Diego, CA) is named as the REI (fertility doctor) with Dr. Maria Castello as the OB/GYN that helped…

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Infertility – Dr. Lila Schmidt, Bill & Giuliana Rancic

Dr. Schmidt on KUSI – TV News discusses Fertility Awareness Week. KUSI News – April 24, 2012….

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Facts About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It kills 610,000 people every year — making it the cause of one in e……

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Tired of Tummy Trouble?

Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Kaylan Graham, talks about the causes of mild digestive issues, how to prevent stomach upsets, and when to call your doctor….

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Contact Lenses and Your Eye Health

Contact lenses can be safe and convenient, but they are not without risks. The U-T San Diego reported that infections from improper…

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Top Foods (and Drinks) for a Healthy Heart

12 Items You Should Keep on Hand for Simple, Heart-Healthy Meals: Tomatoes and Lycopene – Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Tomatoes are full of an…

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Injury from Texting? Should we Worry?

According to Dr. Dori Cage of San Diego Hand Specialists, it may be possible to tear a tendon from the over-use of…

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