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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

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What you should know about mastectomies

During a mastectomy, a doctor removes one or both breasts to take out cancer or reduce a person’s risk of cancer.

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Running through grief

Before losing her life to breast cancer at 32, Ronnell dreamed of completing the SoCal Triple Crown race series. Now, her mother, Benilda, runs in her honor.

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Medicare Advantage benefits you might not know about

Traditional Medicare might not cover these 5 things, but Medicare Advantage does.

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The flu shot works (and other things to know about it)

According to the CDC, people vaccinated against flu were about 40% to 60% less likely to experience flu illness.

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Use this Medicare checklist for open enrollment

Make sure you have the right Medicare plan in 2026.

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Does taking birth control pills increase breast cancer risk?

The connection between breast cancer and the estrogen and progestin in birth control pills has long been debated.

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What is a breast cancer risk assessment test?

While this test can provide a general idea of a woman’s breast cancer risk, it can also under- or overestimate it.

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Thinking of switching Medicare Advantage plans?

Learn more about changing your Medicare Advantage plan for 2026.

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