Back-to-School Checkup: Why Physical + Mental Health Should Go Hand-in-Hand
When the school year rolls around, families usually think about physical readiness. Sports forms need signatures, vaccines get updated, and backpacks get heavier. All of these are important. However, something tends to slip through the cracks: mental health. According to the CDC, about 39.7% of teens reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless. That is nearly […]
What Preventative Care Really Means at Your Primary Care Visit
When most people think of a preventative care visit, they imagine a few standard things: a physical exam, maybe some lab work, a blood pressure check, and a reminder to cut back on sugar. But if that’s all your primary care provider offers, you’re missing out on the full picture. Today, preventative care can look […]
Ozempic Misconceptions: What Science (and Your Doctor) Want You to Know
Few medications have stirred up as much noise online as Ozempic. Scroll through TikTok or glance at celebrity interviews, and you’ll find wild claims: It’s a magic fix, a quick weight-loss hack, or a celebrity secret weapon. Peel away the flashy headlines and viral videos, and you’ll see a different reality that’s rooted in science, […]
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 […]
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 […]
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Is on the Rise
High blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, and it is raising serious concerns among doctors and researchers. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that cases of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) have nearly doubled in the past decade. The research looked at more than 51 million live […]
Understanding Your Body’s Signals: How to Recognize and Address Early Health Concerns
Our bodies have an incredible way of signaling when something is wrong. Symptoms like persistent fatigue, recurring headaches, or digestive discomfort may seem minor at first, but they can be early warning signs of a more serious condition. Many health issues develop gradually, and recognizing their symptoms early can make a significant difference in treatment […]
New Study Finds Adults With ADHD Live Shorter Lives
For many, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is something associated with childhood. People imagine restless kids who struggle to sit still, forget to turn in homework, or get easily distracted in class. What often goes unnoticed is that ADHD does not simply disappear with age. Many children with ADHD grow into adults who face challenges […]