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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

Libby and Jack Dorfman of San Diego volunteering at Sharp HospiceCare

From cancer survivor to lifelong volunteer

Libby and Jack Dorfman, both in their nineties, prove that compassion knows no age limit.

Therapist writing notes during a session with a patient

Esketamine for treatment-resistant depression

Esketamine is a safe, very low dose of ketamine — a powerful anesthetic — proven to reduce symptoms of severe depression.

Avocado toast with greens, chili flakes and sliced beets

Where to find potassium, other than bananas

Bananas may have appeal, but if potassium is what your body needs, you might look here instead.

Doctor with a stethoscope and tablet talking to a patient

Genetic counseling helps assess prostate cancer risk

Advances in genetic testing helps pinpoint effective prostate cancer treatments for patients, while also identifying future risks.

Woman in grocery story holding red basket and cooking oils in front of the oil aisle

Choosing the right cooking oil

Put down the butter and reach for these four healthy cooking oils.

Stressed woman on a couch looking at her phone

Feeling depressed? Try this

These five thing could help you feel better when you’re feeling down or defeated.

Doctor sitting with patient with stethoscope and tablet

Debunking prostate cancer myths

Although common, prostate cancer is still misunderstood, keeping many men from getting screened and catching it early.

Woman in the woods exercising while holding a cramp in her leg

Say goodbye to your ‘pancake butt’

Genetics play a significant role in the shape and size of your buttocks, but specific exercises can impact the strength and structure of your glutes.

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