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Health Education

Are Receipts Toxic? The Truth About BPA and BPS Exposure

Many receipts contain BPA or BPS, chemicals linked to hormone disruption. Learn the risks and how to reduce exposure.

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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
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Recent Posts

Smiling woman in a pink gown standing beside a male doctor at a mammogram machine, both smiling during a breast screening exam.
OB-GYN
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October 3, 2025
When Should Women Start Getting Mammograms?
Learn when women should start mammograms, how often to get them, and why early detection matters. Discover guidelines and expert care at BASS Medical Group.
Capsule and tablet pills scattered across a pink background.
Health Education
 | 
October 1, 2025
Does Tylenol Cause Autism? What the Research Really Says
Concerned Tylenol causes autism? Learn what the latest research and manufacturer’s statement reveal, and how to make safe choices.
Lactose intolerant child with a stomach ache after drinking a glass of milk.
Gastroenterology
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September 29, 2025
Is Lactose Intolerance Genetic?
Lactose intolerance often runs in families. Learn how genetics affect lactose digestion, who’s at risk, and why some people keep tolerating dairy for life.
Farmer holding a bottle of rapeseed oil in front of a rapeseed field.
Health Education
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September 27, 2025
Are Seed Oils Bad for You? What Recent Research Shows
Recent studies show plant-based seed oils (canola, soybean, olive) are linked with lower mortality vs butter. Learn the truth about seed oils and health.
Young teen girl holding stomach in discomfort due to anxiety and stress.
Gastroenterology
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September 25, 2025
Nervous Stomach: How Anxiety Affects Digestive Health
Learn how anxiety can cause stomach pain, nausea, and digestive issues. Understand the gut–brain connection and when to seek medical care.
Carton of fresh eggs, once thought to raise cholesterol but now shown to be heart-healthy
Health Tips
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September 23, 2025
Do Eggs Raise Cholesterol? What New Research Says
New studies reveal that cholesterol in eggs may not raise LDL as once thought. Learn how eggs can fit into a heart-healthy diet.
Mosquito carrying West Nile virus on human skin.
Health Education
 | 
September 21, 2025
Why West Nile Virus Is Spreading in California and Across the U.S.
West Nile virus cases are rising in California and nationwide. Learn why infections are increasing, symptoms to watch for, and how to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Patient checking out his yellow eyes in the mirror.
Primary Care
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September 19, 2025
Jaundice: What It Means When Your Eyes or Skin Look Yellow
Yellow eyes or skin may signal jaundice, often linked to liver or gallbladder issues. Learn causes, symptoms, and when to see a doctor.
Close-up of a kissing bug (triatomine insect) against a brown and orange background, a known carrier of Chagas disease in California.
Health Education
 | 
September 12, 2025
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.
A diverse group of adults (different ages and ethnicities) smiling after getting vaccinated at a clinic, each with a small bandage on their upper arm. Include a nurse or provider in the background giving a flu shot in a clean, friendly environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
 | 
September 10, 2025
Are Flu Shots Free With Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
Stay Protected This Flu Season—Without Paying Out of Pocket
Woman practicing yoga at home for pain relief.
Health Tips
 | 
September 8, 2025
5 Holistic Approaches to Managing Chronic Pain Without Medication
Natural, practical ways to ease chronic pain and improve quality of life.
Illustration of sickle-shaped blood cells.
Knowledge
 | 
September 6, 2025
The Genetics of Sickle Cell Disease: Why It Affects Some Communities More
Understanding how genetics shape who is most affected by sickle cell disease.
Man wearing blue t-shirt and holding a blue ribbon for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Cancer
 | 
September 4, 2025
When Should Men Start Prostate Cancer Screenings?
Screening guidelines, risk factors, and early detection tips every man should know.
Person journaling at a cozy desk with tea and soft lighting, representing a calming mental health routine.
Mental Health
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August 31, 2025
How Journaling Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
Journaling is more than a hobby—it’s a powerful tool for emotional healing and mental clarity.
First responder assisting an unconscious person lying on a sidewalk, symbolizing emergency response to an opioid overdose.
Knowledge
 | 
August 28, 2025
How to Recognize an Opioid Overdose (and Why Carrying Narcan Can Save a Life)
Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere. Know the signs and how to use Narcan—even if you don’t use opioids yourself.
Middle-aged woman in a purple top holding her wrist, illustrating joint pain from osteoarthritis and the potential relief offered by Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT).
Health Education
 | 
August 26, 2025
Osteoarthritis Relief with Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT)
Learn how Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) offers safe, effective pain relief for osteoarthritis. Now available at Gregory Rhodes MD Cancer Center in Walnut Creek, CA.
Close-up of a tonsil with a visible white tonsil stone emerging from a tonsil crypt
Health Education
 | 
August 23, 2025
Can Tonsil Stones Go Away on Their Own?
Understand what tonsil stones are, why they form, and when they go away on their own—plus when to seek ENT care from BASS Medical Group.
Person in workout clothes holding a container of protein powder, suggesting a focus on fitness and supplementation.
Exercise
 | 
August 20, 2025
Creatine Isn’t Just for Your Muscles—It’s for Your Brain Too
Why creatine might be the simplest supplement to support both physical performance and brain power.
Adult woman eating popcorn from a classic striped popcorn bucket while seated in a dark movie theater.
Frequently Asked Questions
 | 
August 18, 2025
Why Does Your Tongue Lose Taste After Eating Too Much Salt?
Your taste buds might go numb after salty snacks—but here's why it's temporary and how to reset.
Young woman outdoors in a city, surrounded by air pollution—representing environmental lung cancer risk in non-smokers.
Cancer
 | 
August 15, 2025
Lung Cancer Is on the Rise in People Who Have Never Smoked
You don’t have to smoke to be at risk. Lung cancer in non-smokers is rising—here’s what to know.

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