Are Weight Loss Medications the New Bariatric Surgery for Teens With Obesity?
Obesity is a growing issue among teenagers in the United States. About 1 in 5 teens between the ages of 12 and 19 are now living with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is no longer a fringe health concern. It is mainstream. And because of that, the medical […]
Reaching 70 Without Chronic Disease: What Research Tells Us
Everyone wants to live a long life, but most of us are hoping for more than just extra years. We want those years to be active, full of energy, and free from constant doctor appointments. It is easy to think healthy aging is mostly luck, but science keeps pointing to our everyday habits that matter […]
New Health Insurance Announcement: No Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Drugs for Medical Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have gained attention for helping people lose weight and improve long-term health. These same medications are used to treat diabetes under Medicare, but when used for weight loss, they fall outside of coverage. This decision from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sparked questions about fairness, […]
Breakthrough Molecule BRP Could Offer Ozempic-Like Weight Loss Without the Side Effects
Ozempic has changed the weight loss conversation in recent years. Originally designed for people with type 2 diabetes, it has become widely used for long-term weight loss. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, works by reducing appetite and slowing digestion. The results have been impressive. In many cases, patients have lost more than ten percent of their […]
New Study Links Gestational Diabetes to ADHD and Autism in Kids
A major new study is drawing attention to the connection between maternal diabetes and child brain development. Researchers have confirmed that children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher chance of developing conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, published in The Lancet […]
Remote Patient Monitoring via Wearable Tech Is Reshaping Preventative Health
Healthcare feels more personal nowadays because it is more focused on staying ahead of illness instead of reacting to it. One reason behind that shift is wearable technology. These small devices help track everything from heart rate to sleep patterns, giving patients and providers instant updates about what’s happening in the body. At Zeam Health […]
How Does Sacramento Rank for Allergy Season?
If you have been sneezing more than usual this spring in Roseville or Folsom, you are not imagining things. Allergy season in the Sacramento region is intensifying in 2025, and the numbers support this trend. Sacramento now ranks as the 23rd-worst U.S. city for seasonal allergies, a dramatic rise from its previous ranking of 94. […]
Measles Response Efforts Hindered by Misinformation
It’s 2025, and we are hearing about measles, which was once thought to be a disease of the past. For years, doctors and public health officials believed that widespread vaccination had eliminated the virus from the United States. However, recent outbreaks have shown that this highly contagious disease is making a comeback. The Centers […]
7 Habits That Could Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, are some of the most difficult conditions people can face as they get older. These diseases affect memory and further impact thinking skills, decision-making, and even personality. They place a heavy burden on individuals and their families, making everyday life more challenging. Scientists are still […]
Mangos May Help Reduce Insulin Sensitivity Without Weight Gain
Few people think about fruit when it comes to blood sugar control. That’s because anything with sugar in it, whether naturally occurring or processed, is believed to spike insulin levels in people with diabetes. However, this is more of a myth than a reality. Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology found that eating two […]