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Posted: Feb 18, 2026

Colonoscopies At 45: Early Detection Makes the Difference

With Gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD

Medical experts agree: Routine colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, not age 50 as guidelines previously advised. Sarasota Memorial gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD, explains why and details screening options in this post.

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Posted: Jan 27, 2026

The Truth About Alternative Tobacco Products (It’s Worse Than You Think)

With SMH Comprehensive Lung Care Center Program Leader Amie J. Miller, APRN

Though marketed as healthier alternatives to the traditional cigarette, popular e-cigarettes, vape pens, and nicotine pouches are all potently addictive and deceptively harmful—especially for teens and adolescents, who are becoming hooked on nicotine products at alarming levels.

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Posted: Jan 5, 2026

Quit Smoking in 2026 | New Year, Healthier You

With the Lung Health Experts at Sarasota Memorial

If you smoke tobacco, the greatest change you can make for your health this year is to quit. Here are some tips and resources to get you started, straight from the healthcare professionals who see the impact of smoking-and quitting-firsthand.

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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 25, 2025

Should You Be Screening for Lung Cancer? Know the Guidelines; Know Your Risk

With SMH Pulmonologist Dr. Joseph Seaman & Lung Cancer Screening Program Coordinator Amie Miller

Did you know lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the 5-year survival rate is only about 28.1%. In an effort to improve these odds, federal health officials have made lung cancer screening accessible to more people by expanding eligibility criteria.

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