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

Person experiencing hand pain

Shaking hands, neck or voice can mean more than Parkinson’s

A common movement disorder called essential tremor can be controlled — or eliminated — with medication or a surgical procedure.

Woman sitting down feeling dizzy

Knowing the signs of a drug overdose can save a life

Dr. Zachary Shinar, emergency medicine doctor, and Serene Carruthers, LMFT, discuss signs of a drug overdose and a substance use disorder.

Oven-baked chicken taquitos

Oven-baked chicken taquitos (recipe)

This twist on a classic keeps the crunch but loses the oil, making for a healthier, protein-packed snack.

Woman drinking whiskey at a bar

Drug and alcohol myths, debunked

Do you believe these 6 common myths about drug and alcohol use?

Sharp Grossmont Hospital social worker Kiara Baugh skydiving

Leap of faith at 19,000 feet celebrates women’s rights

A Sharp Grossmont social worker and skydiver jumped her way into a world record to commemorate a special centennial.

Woman stressed over messy kitchen

Yes, mess causes stress

It’s true. That stack of unread mail can cause real anxiety. Here’s how to get a handle on it.

Rosa Garrett at the 125th Boston Marathon

Racing toward good health

Marathon runner and grandmother of two faces a new challenge: colon cancer.

Irish soda bread

Whole wheat Irish soda bread (recipe)

Irish soda bread has a wholesome appeal that’s easily enjoyed beyond St. Patrick’s Day.

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