Family medicine

Keeping your family happy and healthy isn't always easy, but it's the most important thing you can do. Here we share family medicine news — advice, tips and trends as shared by our world-class experts of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, health advocates and more.

Home remedies for cold and flu symptoms

Try these home remedies to fight cold and flu symptoms.

Don’t hug your duck or cuddle your chicken

You really shouldn’t hug your pet ducks and chickens — or any poultry — because they can share salmonella and other dangerous diseases.

Understanding gender identity

Gender identity refers to a person’s deeply felt, individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.

How to avoid passing out when donating blood

Prepare for your blood donation by getting enough rest, eating a healthy meal and drinking plenty of water.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Neurosciences Center

Neurosciences Center takes shape at Sharp Grossmont Hospital

State-of-the-art facility will provide world-class neurological care in San Diego’s East Bay.

Person getting their blood pressure taken

Health and wellness require more than an annual physical

Managing your health requires more than an annual checkup. Learn how to maintain good health and when to schedule a physical, check-in or regular visit.

Poor sleep can negatively affect your immunity

If you’re looking for ways to give your immune system a boost, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Poor sleep habits can negatively affect your immunity.