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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.
Man slicing medium-rare steaks on a wooden cutting board next to a grill during an outdoor summer BBQ
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.
Woman sneezing outdoors in a dry grass field, likely to due to allergic rhinitis.
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.
Man wearing sunglasses on a beach during his vacation after getting a checkup with BASS Medical Group.
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
Women of different ages at a medical clinic for health screenings like mammograms, heart checks, and bone scans.
OB-GYN
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May 28, 2025
5 Screenings Every Woman Should Have to Stay Healthy at Every Age
Prioritize Preventive Care—At Every Stage
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Community
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May 24, 2025
Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day: Health & Support Resources in Walnut Creek
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Man feeling nauseous in the morning, holding his stomach while sitting on the edge of a bed
Health Education
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May 19, 2025
Sick to Your Stomach in the Morning? Possible Causes
Why morning nausea affects more than just pregnant women — and when to see a doctor.