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.

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Stories by The Health News Team

Doctor sitting at desk with a model heart

CKM syndrome: A matter of the heart, kidneys and metabolism

The American Heart Association has linked several related diseases under one condition: cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.

Doctor measuring patient around their waist

5 common questions about obesity

Obesity is more than calories and willpower – it’s a medical condition shaped by a variety of factors.

Rain and Faith Cardoso of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Hydrotherapy in the NICU provides comfort and calm (video)

Hydrotherapy is a technique used to support the development of premature babies, like Winter, in the NICU.

Trying to get pregnant? Do this often

If you’re hoping to get pregnant, increase your frequency of intercourse and follow these other tips from Dr. Wendy Shelly.

The Galuppos of San Diego with their daughter, Josephine

New mom finds support in maternal mental health program

After participating in Sharp HealthCare’s Maternal Mental Health Program, Christine Galuppo advises other struggling moms to not be afraid to seek help.

Celebrating cancer survivors and their loved ones

Sharp holds free Cancer Survivors Day events for patients and their loved ones.

What is ‘Dryuary,’ and should you participate?

Monica Hinton, PhD, of Sharp McDonald Center explains ‘Dryuary’ and offers tips for anyone who is participating in it.

Back on two feet after hip surgery

Chris Blair was enjoying a career in construction when his hip pain became so severe that he struggled to walk. After surgery, Chris is back on two feet.

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