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Exercise
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July 25, 2025
Spotting a Concussion in Your Child: What California Parents Should Know
Football, soccer, and cheer are back in full swing. Here's how to recognize a concussion before it becomes serious.
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Health Tips
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July 21, 2025
Heat Stroke Risk Rising in California: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
California is entering peak heat season. Learn the signs of heat stroke, how to stay safe in triple-digit temps, and when to seek medical care.
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Cancer
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July 19, 2025
Why Are More Young Adults Getting Colon Cancer? What You Should Know
Colon cancer rates are rising in adults under 50. Learn why it’s happening, which symptoms to watch for, and when to talk to your doctor.
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Vein
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July 18, 2025
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: What the Trump Diagnosis Reveals & When to See a Vein Specialist
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is making headlines after President Trump’s recent diagnosis. Learn what CVI is, why it’s common in older adults, and how BASS Medical Group’s expert vein surgeons can help with advanced treatments and prevention.
A nurse preparing a measles vaccine at a clinic.
Primary Care
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July 16, 2025
Measles Are on the Rise in California: What You Need to Know
California has already surpassed last year’s measles case total. Here’s why it's happening and how vaccination and herd immunity play a vital role.
A pediatrician talks to a teenage patient about her blood sugar test results
Kids Care
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July 14, 2025
Nearly 1 in 3 Teens May Have Prediabetes—But Is the Data Accurate?
A recent CDC estimate says nearly one-third of U.S. adolescents have prediabetes. But with limited data and shifting methods, how worried should parents really be?
Close-up image of a cannabis plant, often used for medical and recreational purposes in California.
Primary Care
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July 10, 2025
Is Weed Really That Bad for You? What California Doctors Want You to Know
Cannabis is legal in California—but that doesn’t mean it’s risk-free. Here's what the science (and your doctor) wants you to know.
Healthcare workers giving a measles vaccine to a child, reflecting the importance of immunization during the 2025 U.S. measles outbreak.
Primary Care
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July 8, 2025
Understanding the Measles Emergency: 33-Year High Across 38 States
Learn why measles cases are surging in 2025, how it spreads, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
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Health Tips
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July 5, 2025
How to Avoid Microplastics in Your Daily Life
What you can do today to limit microplastics in your body and home.
Fresh summer foods like cucumber, watermelon, pineapple, mango, coconut, mint, and lemon on a picnic table, ideal for staying cool and hydrated during hot weather.
Health Tips
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July 2, 2025
What to Eat to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
Discover hydrating, heat-fighting foods that help you stay refreshed and healthy during summer.
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Knowledge
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June 9, 2025
Grill Smart, Chill Smart: Summer Food Safety Tips to Prevent Food Poisoning
Nothing spoils a summer BBQ faster than food poisoning. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or heading to the park for a picnic, following simple food safety tips can keep your friends and family healthy all summer long.
Child holding ear with pain after swimming, a common sign of swimmer’s ear
Primary Care
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June 7, 2025
Swimmer’s Ear: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Doctor
Summer means more time at the pool—but for many kids, it can also mean painful ear infections. Swimmer’s ear is one of the most common poolside problems parents face. Here’s how to spot it early and when to seek care.
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Primary Care
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June 5, 2025
Hay Fever vs. Summer Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Learn how to tell the difference between allergy symptoms and a viral cold.
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OB-GYN
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June 3, 2025
Can a Pregnancy Test Be Wrong? Understanding False Positives and False Negatives
Taking a home pregnancy test can be a stressful or exciting moment. But what happens when the result doesn’t match how you’re feeling—or what’s actually happening? While home pregnancy tests are usually reliable, they’re not perfect. You can get a false positive (a test says you’re pregnant when you’re not) or a false negative (a test says you’re not pregnant when you are).
Illustration of a human head puzzle with a missing red-highlighted brain piece and three non-fitting pieces nearby, symbolizing memory loss and cognitive decline.
Neurology
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June 2, 2025
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same thing? Learn how they differ, what symptoms to look for, and how BASS Medical Group can help with memory care.
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Health Tips
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June 1, 2025
Summer Travel Health Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Planning a Summer Trip? Don’t Forget Your Health