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Many who suspect or know they have a heart condition have been hesitant to seek care during the pandemic. Learn when, where and why you should seek medical treatment for chest pain or other symptoms of a heart problem plus the different ways to receive care: www.scripps.org/7078p

Allergies, a cold, or a physical blockage such as a deviated septum can trigger a sinus infection. Listen to this latest episode of San Diego Health to learn sinusitis symptoms, treatment and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/7080p

The sooner stroke treatment begins, the better the chances of saving the brain before permanent damage occurs. Don't delay emergency stroke care due to COVID-19 fears. In this episode, neurologist Dr. Mary Kalafut discusses symptoms and treatment for strokes. Learn more:

The flu and coronavirus can have similar symptoms, so it’s more important than ever that you protect yourself and get a flu shot. Dr. Siu Ming Geary discusses who should get a flu shot, when and where to get one, and what could potentially happen if you don’t. Learn more:

The COVID pandemic has left many of us without jobs or health insurance. Scripps Health Corporate Vice President of Payer Relations Shawn Forrester answers questions about losing health insurance during the COVID pandemic, discusses coverage options and more. Learn more and download a free guide: www.scripps.org/7058p

Some may be feeling extra anxiety and stress due to loss of a job, isolation and other changes due to COVID-19. Dr. Elizabeth Brackin explains tips to help cope, what too much stress can do to your body and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/7051p

In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Ronald Salzetti, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and chairman of the Department of OB/GYN at Scripps Clinic, about the most common STDs.

It’s normal for your baby to have you up at all hours for the first month or so. After that, it’s generally time to think about training them to sleep through the night. In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Gurinder Dabhia discusses tips to help your baby develop good sleep habits. Learn more:

Autism encompasses a broad range of behaviors ranging from mild to nearly disabling and is often used interchangeably with terms such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. In this podcast episode, Dr. Shirin Alonzo answers common questions about autism. Learn more: Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com/scrippshealth/

In our latest podcast episode, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks about everyday bothersome insects like ticks, bedbugs, lice and fleas with Christen Benke, DO, a family medicine physician at  Scripps Clinic Del Mar. Learn more: http://www.scripps.org/7003p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com/scrippshealth/

Dr. Ramdev Konijeti discusses commonly asked questions about testicular cancer, including signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, how often to do a self-exam and more.

Scripps Dr. Shirin Alonzo, an internist and pediatrician, answers many questions about ADHD, including symptoms, causes, treatment and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6901p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com/scrippshealth/ 1:13 - What is ADHD? What is ADD? What are the ADD symptoms and when do they start? 2:31 - Can ADHD symptoms change over time? 2:42 - What causes ADHD? 3:28 - What are risk factors for ADHD? 5:48 - What are treatment options for ADHD? 6:56 - What types of medications are available for ADHD treatments? 7:16 - What happens if ADHD is not treated? 8:01 - Can you outgrow ADHD? 9:15 - What are the common misconceptions about ADHD? 11:07 - If your child has ADHD, who should you to talk to first? 13:45 - Can diet or certain foods help ADHD symptoms? 14:24 - How vocal you should be about your child's ADHD condition?

Dr. Mark Shalauta, a family medicine doctor at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, answers many frequently asked questions about what shingles looks and feels like, the shingles vaccine and more. Learn more and get a free guide: www.scripps.org/6904p

Sports medicine expert and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Rebolledo discusses common causes for hip pain, how to treat it with minimally invasive hip arthroscopy and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6871p   Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com/scrippshealth/

Dr. Brian Kim and Dr. Manish Champaneria discuss health concerns in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer population, including HIV, cancer screenings, hormone therapy and more. Learn more: Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:50 - What are the every day health issues that affect the LGBTQ community? 1:16 - What is HIV? 2:46 - How can we provide the best care possible to the transgender community? 3:43 - How often should you get tested for HIV and STDs? 4:25 - How effective are condoms at preventing the spread of HIV and STDs? 5:00 - Why has there been a decline in condom use in the LGBTQ community? What is PrEP? 6:11 - What types of health issues affect gay men? 7:16 - What types of health issues affect lesbians? 8:31 - What types of health issues affect the bisexual community? 9:23 - What health issues affect the transgender community? What is gender

Endocrinologist Dr. Ken Fujioka and bariatric surgeon Dr. William Fuller discuss the obesity epidemic in America and how bariatric or weight loss surgery can help those who struggle to lose weight. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6872p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 1:03 - What causes obesity? Why is obesity on the rise? 2:42 - What causes childhood obesity? 3:15 - How do you know if you're severely overweight? 3:39 - What medical conditions can obesity cause? 4:20 - Can obesity cause stroke? 4:30 - Can obesity cause cancer? 5:05 - What are the medical costs of being overweight? 5:47 - Do weight issues affect one group more than others? 6:42 - Why is it harder to lose weight as we get older? 7:15 - Do genetics affect your weight? 8:36 - How can you lose weight if you've struggled with it all your life? 9:18 - Which diets can help with weight loss? 10:26 - What is

Pulmonologist Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang discusses what vaping is, why it's bad for you, how it can negatively affect your health and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6862p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:28 - What is vaping? 1:01 - What ingredients are in e-cigarettes? 1:21 - What is CBD? 1:53 - Are there vapes without THC? 2:02 - Why is vaping so popular? 2:38 - What are vape flavorings? 3:02 - Are e-cigarettes a healthier alternative to smoking? 3:43 - Are e-cigarettes more popular with men or women? 3:55 - What age groups are vaping? 4:25 - Is vaping better than smoking? 5:48 - What is vitamin E acetate? How does vitamin E acetate affect the lungs? 6:54 - What are the symptoms that there's a problem with your lungs? 7:09 - Are there vapes without vitamin E acetate? 7:37 - Can vapes without vitamin E acetate still negatively affect the lungs? 8:15 - Why is vitami

Dr. Salvatore Pacella, head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Scripps Clinic Del Mar, discusses plastic surgery options including eye lifts, breast implants, tummy tucks and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6859p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:53 - Why does skin sag as we age? 1:15 - Why does eyelid skin droop? 1:56 - What is an eye lift? 2:19 - What are eye lift side effects and risks? 2:47 - What is a brow lift? What is a forehead lift? 3:37 - How can you treat sagging skin in the neck? 4:15 - How can you treat sagging breasts after breastfeeding? 4:53 - How can you treat sagging skin in the stomach after pregnancy? 5:35 - What are stretch marks? How can you treat stretch marks? 6:25 - What is body contouring? 6:54 - How does liposuction work? 7:25 - What is a tummy tuck? 8:12 - What is the recovery time for plastic surgery? 9:09 - What is a mommy

What causes heartburn? What's the difference between heartburn and indigestion? When are heartburn symptoms a sign of GERD? A Scripps family medicine physician explains causes and treatments. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6857p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:55 - What is heartburn? 1:22 - What causes heartburn? 2:27 - What kind of acidic and citrus foods can cause heartburn? 2:54 - What are heartburn symptoms? 3:44 - Who is susceptible to heartburn? 4:54 - Why does heartburn happen during pregnancy? 5:33 - How can you tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? 7:08 - What is GERD? 7:47 - How can you treat GERD? 8:48 - Does chewing gum help relieve GERD? 9:08 - Does drinking water at room temperature help with digestion? 9:54 - What are medications that can help with heartburn? 10:54 - How often should you take heartburn medication? How long shou

Allergist and immunologist Dr. Ronald Simon discusses allergies, including types, testing, treatment and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6840p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:49 - What is an allergy? 2:10 - What are the most common types of allergies? 2:30 - What are the most common foods that could prompt an allergic reaction? 2:56 - Can you have a gluten allergy? 3:27 - What kind of allergies can you have from the environment? 4:24 - What kind of animals can you be allergic to? 5:11 - Can you be allergic to medications? 5:31 - What is the aspirin desensitization program? 6:00 - Can you be allergic to cosmetics and metals? 6:16 - What conditions can mimic symptoms of an allergy? 6:57 - Who is most affected by allergies? 7:10 - What puts you at risk for developing allergies? 7:47 - Can you outgrow an allergy? 8:23 - Are these symptoms from allergies or a co