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The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

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What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?

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Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?

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Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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High Blood Pressure Symptoms: What You Might Be Ignoring

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Sinus Infection or Just Allergies? How to Tell the Difference

April 20, 2025
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Sore Throat When Swallowing? Here's What It Could Mean

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What Your Poop Says About Your Health: A Guide to the Bristol Stool Chart

April 16, 2025
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Health Education

How Much Water Should I Drink a Day?

April 16, 2025
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Kids Care

Autism Acceptance Month: Supporting Families, Embracing Neurodiversity

April 14, 2025
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Primary Care

Stress Management with Your Primary Care Provider

April 12, 2025
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Primary Care

Allergy Medications 101: What Can Your PCP Prescribe?

April 10, 2025
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Primary Care

Can’t Stop Sneezing? How Your PCP Can Help with Allergy Relief

April 6, 2025
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Kids Care

Sunscreen for Athletes: How to Keep Young Athletes Safe from Sun Damage

April 2, 2025
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Kids Care

Sports Physicals: How Often Should Your Child Get One?

April 1, 2025
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Knowledge

Can Microplastics Cause Dementia?

February 14, 2025
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Health Education

Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

February 7, 2025
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Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates: Why Early Detection and Regular Checkups Save Lives

February 4, 2025
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Gluten Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It

January 31, 2025
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Lifestyle

A Week of Heart-Healthy Recipes to Celebrate American Heart Month

January 31, 2025
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Health Education

The Most Common Sports Injuries in Northern California & San Francisco Bay Area

January 29, 2025
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