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A woman with a tired expression sits on a couch, wearing a grey sweater and holding a mug—her fatigue hinting at common thyroid problems. The warmly lit, cluttered room behind her suggests a cozy, lived-in home environment.

Thyroid Trouble? The 5 Most Common Thyroid Problems Explained Simply

Your thyroid runs the show. If it acts up — don’t panic. Just get it checked.
Marcos Otero | January 10, 2026
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“We are thrilled to support people in taking on the Wait2Click challenge,”
PRNewswire | January 9, 2026
A red logo shows a fist holding balanced scales, symbolizing justice. The fist has a broken shackle around the wrist. The letters "CCHR" are below, all enclosed within a dotted circular border.

THE BAKER ACT – Understand Your Rights

law was designed to protect both individuals in mental health crisis and the community while preserving civil rights.
Morovis | January 9, 2026
Maria, looking tired and missing energy, sits on a couch holding a mug. Dressed in a gray sweater, she’s surrounded by cozy clutter and shelves of books, hinting at how thyroid issues might affect her daily life.

Maria and the Mystery of the Missing Energy — A Thyroid Story

“If your body changes in ways you can’t explain, don’t ignore it.”
Marcos Otero | January 5, 2026
A busy city street at night is filled with cars and lined with palm trees. Decorative string lights hang above, illuminating shops, signs, and traffic below, creating a festive holiday season atmosphere.

Ways to Reduce Stress during the Holiday Season

Ways to Reduce Stress during the Holiday Season Source:  Various on-line sites The holiday season is supposed to
David Triana | December 10, 2025
A family gathers around a festive dining table near a decorated Christmas tree and fireplace. Adults and children enjoy food, unwrap gifts, and celebrate together in a warmly lit living room.

Holiday Health & Safety: Caring for Ourselves and Each Other This Season

Holiday Health & Safety: Caring for Ourselves and Each Other This Season   By Marcos Otero, Physician Associate (retired)
Marcos Otero | December 8, 2025
The image shows the text "huellazero" in lowercase letters. "huella" is in bold black, while "zero" is in thin gray, with the "o" replaced by a circular, green gradient icon—reflecting 2035 Climate Goals supported by groups like Sierra Club.

36% of Floridians Plan to Move Due to Climate Change-Related Threats

36% of Floridians Plan to Move Due to Climate Change-Related Threats A Florida Atlantic University survey revealed that
Huella Zero | December 8, 2025
A close-up of a brown human eye with digital blue lines and data overlays, highlighting vision protection as advanced tech scans the iris, alerting to warning signs linked to conditions like diabetes.

Protecting Vision in Diabetes: Seeing the Warning Signs

Protecting Vision in Diabetes: Seeing the Warning Signs Diabetic eye disease is sneaky. It creeps in quietly, often
Marcos Otero | November 15, 2025
A stethoscope, blood glucose meter, test strips, lancing device, and test strip bottle are arranged on a wooden surface—tools essential for managing Diabetes, often called the silent guest—in front of a blue curtain background.

Diabetes: The Silent Guest That Won’t Leave Without a Plan

Diabetes: The Silent Guest That Won’t Leave Without a Plan Diabetes is that uninvited houseguest who wanders in,
Marcos Otero | November 12, 2025