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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.

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

Woman wearing sweater holding a salad

What’s really in a healthy diet?

Eating a healthy diet is known to be good for your overall health, but not everyone knows what a healthy diet consists of.

Colorectal cancer

Blood in your stool: It’s not always hemorrhoids

Dr. Erick Alayo explains when blood in the stool may indicate hemorrhoids, and when it might be something else.

Who should consider genetic testing for cancer?

Who should consider genetic testing for cancer?

Gene mutations can play a role in your colon cancer risk.

Woman drinking whiskey at a bar

Drug and alcohol myths, debunked

Misinformation about substance use disorders can be dangerous when trying to support someone without a medical professional's help.

Man pointing to bandage on arm from vaccination

Should you get a flu shot if you already had the flu?

Vaccination, even after having flu-related illness, is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older with rare exception.

Young people eating pizza

Common myths about teen nutrition

Teens need a certain amount of fat per day to create hormones, absorb nutrients and provide energy.

EmPATH Unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Connecting patients in crisis with immediate care

Thanks to two seven-figure grants, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center opened a crisis stabilization unit.

Steven Barron of San Diego at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Exceptional care at a critical moment

The COVID care Steven Barron received at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center helped him walk out of the hospital — to later return as an employee.

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