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Can Microplastics Cause Dementia?

Explore potential health impacts of microplastics on the brain and learn how to reduce exposure

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The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

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What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?

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Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?

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Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

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Breast Cancer Survival Rates: Why Early Detection and Regular Checkups Save Lives

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Gluten Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It

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A Week of Heart-Healthy Recipes to Celebrate American Heart Month

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The Most Common Sports Injuries in Northern California & San Francisco Bay Area

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Weight Loss Injections: Are They Right for You?

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Medicare Basics in California

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What Parents Need to Know About the Red Dye No. 3 & Other Potentially Harmful Food Additives

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Understanding Bird Flu: Recent Spread, Risks, and Key Differences from Seasonal Flu

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The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

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What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?

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Gastrointestinal Disorders: Specialized Internal Medicine Care for Digestive Health

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Staying Healthy with Adult Preventive Care: Expertise in Internal Medicine

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Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Specialized Care

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Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare: Empowering Your Choices

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Preventive Health Screenings: Taking Control of Your Well-being

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Reproductive Endocrinology: Fertility Support and Specialized Care

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Heart Health Month: Essential Tips for a Healthy Heart Lifestyle

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): What You Should Know Important facts about HPV and its implications

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Do You Have Constant Nosebleeds? This Could Be Why

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What are Warning Signs For Heart Failure?

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8 Potential Tests and Treatments for Snoring

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What is Pericarditis?

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What Causes Sleep Apnea?

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6 Conditions That Cause Pregnancy Complications

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Clogged Ear or Ear Infection?

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Is Pink Eye Contagious?

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Grave's Disease: How Does It Affect Your Eyes?

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What is Crohn’s Disease and What are the Signs of It?

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What Is Hand Foot and Mouth Disease?

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What Is The Fastest Way To Cure A Stomach Ulcer?

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Why Are My Nipples Sore? Common Causes and Solutions

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What Is A Heart Murmur?

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What are the Differences Between a Cyst and a Lipoma?

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ACL Tear: How Do You Know If You Have One?

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Temporal Mandibular Joints: What to Do If Your Jaw Locks

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Gynecologic Oncology

What to Do If You Think You Have a Yeast Infection

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Gynecologic Oncology

What to Expect After An IUD Insertion

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What Does It Mean to Be Immunocompromised?

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What is Orthorexia and How Can You Treat It?

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5 Signs You Should Get a Mole Checked By a Doctor

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What Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Feel Like?

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Gastroenterology

What to Expect During an Endoscopy Procedure

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Breast Cancer

What Does a Lump In Your Breast Feel Like During a Breast Self Exam?

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What Does Appendicitis Really Feel Like?

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Lifestyle

Here's How to Plan Ahead for Your Family's Travel Vaccinations

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Breast Cancer

Don't Put Off Your Mammogram: 5 Reasons You Should Schedule Yours Today

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What is a Biopsy and What Can It Be Used to Detect?

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Community

How to Prevent Senior Falling Injuries in Your Home

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6 Reasons Your Doctor Might Recommend Injections for Joint Pain Relief

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What is Tetanus and When Do We Need Tetanus Shots?

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Gynecologic Oncology

5 Reasons an IUD Might Be the Right Birth Control Option for You

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What is the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain?

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Different Types of Hernias and What to Look Out For

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15 Autoimmune Disorders to Be Aware Of

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Is Mono Contagious?

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Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?

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Fact or Fiction: New COVID Variant Won't Reduce Reinfection Anymore

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How to Identify ARFID in Children

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Cancer

How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam for Skin Cancer

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What is the RICE Method for Treating Injuries?

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What Does a Pinched Nerve Feel Like?

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Differences Between COVID 19 Variants to Be Aware Of

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What Are the Differences Between Your ACL, MCL, and Meniscus?

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Gynecologic Oncology

Yeast Infection While Pregnant: What You Need to Know

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What are the Differences Between a Fracture and a Broken Bone?

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How Long Should You Ice an Injury For?

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Why Staying on Track with Physical Therapy is Crucial

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Gynecologic Oncology

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

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Everything You Need to Know About the Monkeypox Vaccine

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Lifestyle

How Occupational Medicine Can Help You After a Work Injury

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Health Education

Do We Still Do Mouth to Mouth When Administering CPR?

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Urology

What are Anal Fissures and How Can I Identify Them?

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Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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Lifestyle

A Look at Your Child's 18-Year Immunization Schedule

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Everything You Need to Know About the Norplant Birth Control Implant

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6 Warning Signs for Yeast Infections

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What is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

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Cancer

What is Colorectal Cancer and How Does It Affect Your Diet? | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Cancer

Kidney Cancer: Tips for Preventing It | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Vitamin D Deficiency: How Can You Spot It Right Away? | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Can You Combat It | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Cancer

Metastatic Lung Cancer: What are Some Potential Causes? | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Norovirus Symptoms You Should Know to Look For | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Cancer

Bladder Cancer: What Does It Mean When You Get Diagnosed | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Chronic Sinusitis: What Do You Need to Know About It? | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Arthritis: How You Can Improve Your Quality of Life | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Cancer

Prostate Cancer: How Each Stage Develops | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: How Is It Unique? | Blog | BASS Medical Group

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Health Tips

How to Spot Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Lifestyle

Early Warning Signs of Cirrhosis to Look Out For

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Are Masks the New Normal for Cold and Flu Season?

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Lifestyle

5 Tips for Kicking Your Sedentary Lifestyle

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Vein

How to Tell if You Have a Blood Infection

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What is a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Why Would You Need it

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What are the Treatment Options for Liver Disease?

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How to Spot the Signs of a Human Papillomavirus Infection

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5 Reasons You Could Be Experiencing Hormonal Imbalance

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Warning Signs that You Might Be Suffering from Endometriosis

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How to Keep Your Child Healthy at School During COVID-19 & Flu Season

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