The Health News Team

The Sharp Health News team includes the finest health and wellness writers, editors, designers, video producers, topic experts and more from throughout Sharp HealthCare and its hospitals, clinics, medical groups and health plan.

For more information or to speak with a member of our news team, please contact us at newsroom@sharp.com.

Stories by The Health News Team

Friends celebrating the holidays around the dinner table

10 foods for good fortune in the new year

From black-eyed peas to tamales, grapes or cake, these 10 foods are said to bring you good luck when eaten as you ring in the new year.

Chris Haynes dressed as Santa Claus with a family at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Sharp employee brings holiday cheer to NICU families

This health care assistant wears lots of hats. In December, he wears Santa’s.

Person chopping vegetables on a cutting board in the kitchen

Don’t diet in 2025 — do this instead

Understanding the common pitfalls and challenges associated with weight loss diets can help you navigate your health journey.

People celebrating with holiday tree and hot chocolate

5 tips to enjoy holiday drinks the healthy way

Making small adjustments to your favorite beverages can make a big difference in maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays.

Top-10 health news stories of 2024

From appropriate toileting times to learning how not to start the day with anxiety, readers learned about hundreds of subjects on our health and wellness site.