Gemini Primary Care

04/10/2026

✨ 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Even modest weight loss can reduce your cancer risk.

A new study shows that 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 — not extreme dieting — can make a meaningful difference in long-term health.

✔️ Losing just 𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 was linked to a lower risk of cancer
✔️ Even 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 matters
✔️ Benefits were seen within a few years and lasted long-term

💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
You don’t need drastic changes to see real health benefits. Sustainable, consistent habits truly add up.

At Gemini Primary Care, we focus on 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 to help you improve your health for the long run — not quick fixes.

📖 Read more:
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20260406/realworld-weight-loss-confers-meaningful-reduction-in-cancer-risk

Modest real-world weight loss may significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer, according to results of a retrospective observational study.The risk reduction conferred by nonsurgical weight loss appeared consistent over multiple time intervals.

03/23/2026

Big moment for us today! ✨

Our front door is officially dressed with both of our clinic logos — bringing together Gemini Primary Care and Vasectomy Clinic of San Diego officially under one roof!

This door represents more than just an entrance — it’s a symbol of the care, trust, and dedication we bring to every patient who walks through it. We’re proud to serve our community with comprehensive, compassionate care for all stages of life.

Stop by and see us (and our new look!) 👀

03/17/2026

🫀 NEW CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES for 2026: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PATIENTS

Recent updates are shifting cardiovascular prevention toward earlier and more precise risk assessment.

KEY POINTS:

• Earlier screening
Risk assessment may begin in the 30s (or sooner), rather than waiting until age 40

• Expanded risk markers
Beyond a standard lipid panel, consider:
- ApoB testing (atherogenic particle number)
- Lipoprotein(a) testing [Lp(a)] (genetic risk; one-time test)
- Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring for subclinical atherosclerosis

• More individualized decision-making
Improves risk stratification and helps guide appropriate use of statin therapy and other interventions

• Emphasis on prevention
Atherosclerotic disease develops over decades — earlier identification allows for more targeted, potentially less intensive treatment over time

BOTTOM LINE:
Cardiovascular care is moving from reactive treatment to proactive, risk-based prevention.

Patients with only a basic lipid panel may benefit from discussion of additional risk assessment tools.

Also, for the first time, doctors are advised to test for two biomarkers in the blood that have been linked to increased risks of heart disease.

02/16/2026

💙 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 — 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 💙

The recent death of 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗸 at 48 from 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 is a 𝗌𝗈𝗯𝗲𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀: this disease isn’t just for older adults.

🩺 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱:

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲 45 for average-risk adults.

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 or stool-based tests can catch cancer early — or even prevent it.

If you have 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 or 𝗌𝘆𝗆𝗽𝘁𝗈𝗆𝘀 (blood in stool, bowel changes, unexplained weight loss), 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 — talk to your doctor.

📣 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though diagnoses for people under 50 are rising.

02/11/2026

☕🧠 New Study Finds a Boost for Your Brain! 🧠☕

Interesting news: a long-term study of more than 130,000 people found that drinking moderate amounts of caffeinated coffee or tea daily was linked with a lower risk of developing dementia and slower cognitive decline as we age. The strongest associations were seen in people who drank about 2–3 cups of caffeinated coffee or 1–2 cups of caffeinated tea each day — while decaf didn’t show the same benefit.

Researchers say this doesn’t prove caffeine prevents dementia, but it adds to evidence that your daily cup (or two) might be one piece of the brain health puzzle along with good diet, exercise, and sleep.

What’s your go-to drink — coffee or tea? ☕🍵

One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

12/22/2025

Dr. Majd's Facebook post about a new GLP-1 study in adults 65+:

In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.

12/12/2025

🔥 𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜, 𝐖𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐲, 𝐙𝐞𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤? N𝐞𝐰 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!

A huge review of 48 clinical trials (over 94,000 people!) just found that GLP-1 meds 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 — even though earlier studies hinted they might.

💥 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
These meds are still powerhouses for weight loss and diabetes, but 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫-𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬… at least not yet. Longer-term data still to come.

Doctors say the class of medications that includes Ozempic and Zepbound still offers health benefits for people with diabetes and obesity.

11/25/2025

New Migraine insight!

A new study found that unexpected disruptions in your daily routine — called “surprisal” events — can sharply raise migraine risk...the next day.

Things like eating much more than usual, staying up late, sudden stress, or even unexpected good news were linked to a 56% higher migraine risk within 12 hours and 88% within 24 hours.

The takeaway: keeping a steady routine may help prevent attacks, and noticing these “surprise” deviations might help predict when a migraine is coming.

Have you noticed surprises or schedule changes triggering your migraines? Or, any other triggers? Share your experience below 👇

FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to avoid migraines? Stick to your boring routine, a new study suggests.Any major disruption to a person’s daily ro

11/22/2025

Happy World Vasectomy Day! ✂️🌎

Today we celebrate the tiny snip that brings big freedom — quick, effective, and scientifically proven to reduce “oops” moments by 100%. 😉

We’re also proud to share that after 10,000 vasectomies, Yelp reviewers have recognized Dr. Ferrer as a Top Rated Vasectomy surgeon! 🏆 Huge thank you to our patients for the trust, referrals, and the 5-star reviews...even after we snipped the most sensitive item off your to-do list. 😏

Here’s to confident choices, family planning, and a future with fewer surprises! 💙

11/14/2025

The rise in colon cancer among people in their 40s is significant enough that screening guidelines have shifted — routine colonoscopies now start at age 45 instead of 50.

A recent study also highlights a concerning link between "ultra-processed" foods and colorectal cancer, such as packaged breads and breakfast foods, sauces and condiments, and sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened drinks.

Choosing "whole," minimally processed foods can make a meaningful difference for your long-term health. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and unprocessed meats, fish, and eggs.

Small daily choices can have a big impact. Stay informed, eat well, and don’t delay your screening. 💙

High intake of ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of colorectal tumors that often lead to cancer, a new study has found.

11/06/2025

Map & details of our location, in beautiful ...along with a peak into our office! Now accepting new patients!

Gemini Primary Care's Location is in North County San Diego in the city of Encinitas. Behind Armstrong Garden Center off of El Camino Real

10/11/2025

Gemini Primary Care -- Two minds. One mission.

At Gemini Primary Care, healthcare is a partnership. As a husband-and-wife team with nearly 20 years of experience each, we bring our “two minds” to everything we do—combining our knowledge, experience, and compassion to deliver exceptional care.

“Two minds” also reflects the partnership we form with each patient. Our mission is simple: to care for you as we would our own family. That means prevention before prescription, honesty in every recommendation, and treatment plans designed with you—not for you.

And Gemini is more than a name—it’s a nod to our identical twin daughters and the value we place on family, yours and ours.