BASS Health & Medicine Blog

Learn which risk factors—both lifestyle and medical—could be putting your heart health in danger and what you can do to prevent it.

Protect your bones before problems arise. These simple steps can help reduce your risk of osteoporosis and future fractures.

Preparing for Surgery, Healing After, and Finding the Right Care

Thinking about gallbladder removal? Learn when surgery is needed, how it works, recovery timelines, risks, and when to see a specialist in the Bay Area.

Discover the treatment options available for breast cancer and how they can be tailored to your diagnosis.

Learning that breast cancer has returned can feel overwhelming, but understanding recurrence and treatment options can help you move forward with clarity and support.

Don’t Let Misinformation Delay Your Care

Everything women need to know about preventing HPV—vaccination, screenings, and healthy habits that reduce cancer risk.

Struggling to think clearly after COVID-19? Learn how long COVID can impact the brain, why “brain fog” happens, and what treatments can help recovery.

Wondering how long your immunity lasts after COVID-19? Learn how infection, variants, and vaccines affect your body’s defenses and reinfection risk.

Considering gastric sleeve surgery? Learn about the short- and long-term risks, common side effects, and how to prepare for lasting success.

Are pain, swelling, or numbness interfering with your life? Learn the key signs that it may be time to see an orthopedic surgeon.