The warmer months are a peak period for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. By the time you read this, the blacklegged tick that carries Lyme disease and other infections will already be active in the northeast. The risk of Lyme disease—diagnosed in over 476,000 new patients every year in the U.S.—demands attention, especially in...Read More

Congrats!  You have made it to age 45, just in time to start colorectal screening! Having a “Wait, What!” reaction to that statement is not unusual. However, official guidelines on this issue were published in 2021 and the American Cancer Society, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the US Preventative Services Task Force are among...Read More

Most of us are born with two bean-shaped kidneys that reside on the left and right side of your spine and part of the lower portion of your rib cage. While not the largest part of the body like the skin, your kidneys have one of the most important roles in your health: removing toxins...Read More

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you’ve likely had many questions regarding how diabetes affects your life and future. The good news about type 2 diabetes is that it can be controlled, and consistent efforts to implement small changes in your lifestyle can significantly improve your day-to-day quality...Read More

A new year is a wonderful opportunity to refresh and recharge and to recommit our efforts to attain our goals. At Premier Medical, we look forward to supporting our patients in achieving greater happiness and improved health. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you be healthier and more active in...Read More

By one estimate, 44 percent of Americans make a New Year’s resolution. That’s the good news. However, not everyone succeeds in meeting their goal. In fact, by February a whopping 80 percent of resolutions will fail. Is this your experience? Have you managed to stick by your 2022 resolution? We want you to succeed because...Read More