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Medical expertise, health tips, and wellness advice from Northern California’s top specialists.
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Chagas Disease in California: What Residents Should Know

Chagas disease is increasingly a concern in California. Learn how it's spread, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and why early detection matters.

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Featured Posts

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Health Education
August 1, 2025
Valley Fever Cases Hit Record High in California (2025)
Health Education
April 27, 2025
Why Did I Suddenly Lose My Sense of Taste or Smell?
Health Education
December 19, 2022
Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?
Health Education
November 7, 2022
Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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Kids Care
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March 20, 2023
What To Do If Your Kid Has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
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March 16, 2023
What Is the Fastest Way to Cure a Stomach Ulcer?
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March 15, 2023
Why Are My Nipples Sore? Common Causes and Solutions
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Knowledge
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March 14, 2023
What Is A Heart Murmur?
Health Education
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March 13, 2023
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Surgery
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March 10, 2023
ACL Tear: How to Know If You Have One and What to Do Next
Neurology
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February 20, 2023
Is Your Neck Causing Your Headache? Signs It’s More Than a Migraine
Knowledge
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February 20, 2023
Temporal Mandibular Joints: What to Do If Your Jaw Locks
Urology
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February 20, 2023
What to Do If You Think You Have a Yeast Infection
Illustration of a young women deciding on birth control options, such as IUDs.
OB-GYN
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February 20, 2023
What to Expect After an IUD Insertion: Cramps, Bleeding & Care Tips
Wondering what happens after an IUD insertion? Learn about cramps, bleeding, recovery time, and when to call your doctor from BASS Medical Group.
Health Education
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February 20, 2023
What Does It Mean to Be Immunocompromised?
Understanding and Safeguarding the Well-Being of Immunocompromised Individuals
Lifestyle
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February 20, 2023
Is Your Healthy Eating Becoming Unhealthy? Understanding Orthorexia
Cancer
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February 20, 2023
5 Signs You Should Get a Mole Checked By a Doctor
Person holding their sore wrist from carpal tunnel syndrome after long hours of computer work at a desk.
Knowledge
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February 20, 2023
Wrist Pain and Numbness? It Could Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tingling in your fingers. A wrist that aches after typing. A grip that’s suddenly weaker than it used to be. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, they could be signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Gastroenterology
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February 13, 2023
Endoscopy Procedure: What to Expect Before, During, and After
Breast Cancer
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February 13, 2023
What Does a Lump in Your Breast Feel Like During a Breast Self-Exam?
Gastroenterology
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February 13, 2023
What Does Appendicitis Feel Like? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

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