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.

Stories by The Health News Team

Woman putting an ice pack on her injured knee

RICE method for injuries: Rest, ice, compression, elevation

Learn how the RICE method can help with sprains and strains — and when to seek medical care.

Salty lime cranberry mocktail (recipe)

Ready to shake things up? Your new favorite summer sip might be just one recipe away.

Woman on the couch holding a baby and looking concerned

Perinatal OCD: Signs, symptoms and treatment

Any parent can be impacted by perinatal OCD. Learn how this mental health disorder affects parents — especially mothers — and how it can be treated.

When does drinking become a problem?

It’s important to know the effects of excessive alcohol use and how to find help when drinking goes from simply social to excessive.

Sara Schaeffer, Dr. Amy French and Michelle Medina at Sharp Mary Birch Grossmont in San Diego

Teamwork and trust promote safer births

What helps labor progress safely and naturally? At Sharp Grossmont, it comes down to teamwork, trust — and a little patience.

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Sharing a bond through organ donation (video)

Ruth and Christine are more than Sharp co-workers – they now share the bond of a life-changing kidney donation.

Couple practicing yoga on mats in their living room

How strengthening your core can help relieve lower back pain

Strengthen your core to relieve back pain. Learn causes, warning signs and simple exercises to improve posture, stability and daily comfort.

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Start off running on the right foot with the right footwear

New to running? The right shoes make a difference. A proper fit protects your joints, improves comfort, and sets you up for success from the first mile.

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