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Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Medical Myths: Food & Nutrition Edition

Swimming after eating, berries fighting cancer, and healing hearts with healthy eating.

Is sourdough a superfood? Can you really reverse heart disease with what's on your plate? Are you throwing away the most nutritious part of your produce and did carrots really help the Allies defeat the Nazis? Separating fact from fiction and seeing what science actually says about the medical myths that refuse to die.

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Posted: Nov 5, 2025

Celebrating a Century of Care

Three physician-leaders reflect on past milestones, future possibilities, and what sets Sarasota Memorial apart.

Reflecting on a century of care, three physician-leaders share their thoughts on the moments that make a legacy, the work yet to be done, and that special something that makes Sarasota Memorial stand out.

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Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Strategies to Stop Sugar Cravings

9 ways to outsmart your sweet tooth with SMH RENEW

Sugar cravings are a common challenge for many people trying to maintain a healthy diet. Luckily, there are ways to curb sugar cravings and make healthier choices. Here are 9 tried-and-true strategies from the experts at SMH RENEW that you can use in your daily life to control those sugar cravings:

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Posted: Oct 7, 2025

The Return of the Leech

From Medieval Myth to Modern Medicine

Insects and arachnids and bugs of all sorts have been part of traditional medicine for millennia but very few are considered modern medicine in the Western tradition. One, however, made a comeback in the late 20th century and remains, shall we say, firmly latched since.

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Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Sign Before Delivery: 3 Reasons to Find a Pediatrician Before the Baby Comes

with First Physicians Group Pediatrician Ronald D. Laracuente, MD

Choosing a pediatrician before your baby is born might seem early-but it's one of the smartest steps you can take to prepare for your child's health. Having a trusted provider in place helps reduce stress, allows time to find the right fit for your family, and ensures your baby gets the best care from day one.

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