Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, attacks the body's central nervous system due to an immune response. The exact cause of MS is unknown, and its symptoms can vary from person to person. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Dr. Charles Smith discuss the diagnosis of MS, including signs, symptoms and treatment. Learn more.

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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Hypertension during pregnancy can cause significant problems to both mother and baby if left untreated, including seizures, stroke, heart attacks and premature delivery. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor speaks with Dr. Sean Daneshmand, medical director for the Scripps Clinic Perinatology Program, about hypertension during pregnancy, including signs, symptoms and treatment. Learn more: LINK

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Pregnancy

The paleo and keto diets are two of the most popular diets on the market for weight loss. While they take work and commitment, they can lead to improved health in the long run. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor interviews Dr. Samantha Harris, a Scripps Clinic endocrinologist who specializes in weight management. They discuss key differences and similarities between the keto and paleo diets, how each diet works, what foods you can eat and more. Learn more about the keto and paleo diets and download a free guide: LINK

Paleo vs. Keto Diet: Which Diet Plan Is Right for You

According to the CDC, coronary artery disease is the most common heart disease in the United States. Coronary artery disease occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart narrow or become blocked due to plaque buildup or blood clots. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps interventional cardiologist Curtiss Stinis, MD, discuss symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of coronary artery disease. Learn more about blocked arteries and download a free guide: http://www.scripps.org/7259p

What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

Menopause is inevitable, but knowing what to expect during this stage of life and how to manage symptoms can help make the transition happen more smoothly. In our latest episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor talks to Dr. Katrina Kelly about the difference between menopause and perimenopause, symptoms to watch out for, treatment options and more. Listen here: www.scripps.org/7251p

Menopause vs. Perimenopause: What's the Difference?

Cuts, scrapes, and burns are common in small children, as are injuries to the head, bones, and joints. It can be scary anytime your child gets hurt, but some injuries are more severe than others and require more care. Listen to this latest episode with Livpreet Singh, DO, to learn which childhood injuries can be treated at home, when kids need to see a doctor, and when a visit to the emergency room would be necessary.

Common Toddler Injuries and How to Treat Them

In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Jennifer Chronis, MD, a primary care physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Jefferson, discuss in-depth the benefits of intermittent fasting and following a flexitarian diet long-term. Learn more about how they work to see if these plans might be right for you.

Flexitarian Diet & Intermittent Fasting - Do They Work?

In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor interviews Catherine Frenette, MD, hepatologist, medical director of the liver and hepatocellular cancer program at the Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, and medical director of liver transplantation at Scripps Green Hospital. They discuss the causes of liver cancer, treatment options, and how to lower your risk with lifestyle changes and routine screenings.

Liver Cancer: Causes, Treatment and Risk Factors

COVID-19 patients who are obese are at greater risk for serious complications. Due to these concerns, physicians have seen a rise in the number of obese patients seeking bariatric weight loss surgery. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Mark Takata, MD, who specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, outline what patients can expect before and after weight loss surgery. 

Weight Loss Surgery During COVID

The liver is one of the largest and most vital organs in the body — and for many, also one of the most mysterious. In this podcast episode, hepatologist and liver transplant specialist Dr. Julio Gutierrez discusses how to protect and treat your liver, common liver diseases and more.

How Much Do You Know About Your Liver?

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, having a caregiver who is willing to be there with them really helps with their journey. But what is the role of a caregiver? In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Debbie Deseno, oncology nurse navigator at the Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, talk about ways caregivers can help their loved ones who have cancer.

How to Care for a Loved One with Cancer

Did you know that indigestion and even jaw pain could be signs that a heart attack is happening? Heart attack symptoms can present differently in different people and women’s symptoms tend to be more vague. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and cardiologist Poulina Uddin, MD, discuss the different types of heart attacks and the ways symptoms can vary between men and women.

Heart Attack Symptoms and Treatment

The COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in San Diego County. The first doses have already been distributed and more are on the way. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor is joined by Mark Shalauta, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and member of the Scripps Vaccine Advisory Committee, who gives an overview of how the COVID-19 vaccine works, who can get it, whether it’s safe, and what to expect after immunization. Learn more:

COVID Vaccine: Get The Facts

You had a COVID-19 test – and it’s positive. What do you need to do now? Call your doctor? Quarantine? What about your family members? A positive test result can be alarming, but knowing what to do next can help you feel more in control of your health and your family’s safety. In this episode, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Siu Ming Geary, MD, an internal medicine doctor at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, about how to care for yourself and protect those around you. Learn more: www.scripps.org/7151p

What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID

How does COVID-19 affect those with diabetes? Find out in this latest episode of San Diego Health featuring endocrinologist Dr. Matthew Levine. Learn more: www.scripps.org

Diabetes and COVID-19

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