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Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects adults and children in America today. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26.9 million Americans – that is 8.2% of the American population – were known to have had diabetes in 2018. You ...

When you are struggling with high cholesterol, every bite counts, and this includes the snacks you consume in between meals. Many people think that cutting out snacks will help – it might be very tempting to skip snacks altogether – but in reality, eating at regular intervals is very ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (1) says that kids need at least an hour of moderate physical activity each day. Physically active children have lower body fat, higher fitness levels, and stronger muscles and bones. Sadly, a lot of children in America can’t wait to go home ...

This month, Physicians Premier, your Corpus Christi ER, celebrates American Heart Month. This is an ideal time to remind families to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, and urge their families and friends to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart disease. Heart disease remains the ...

Medical Disclosure & Note: If you are concerned or have questions about the Coronavirus please contact your local county Health Department. For Corpus Christi residents, the Nueces County Health Department can be reached at: 361-826-7200 It all started as a mystery virus that originated in Wuhan, China on December ...