<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:37:40 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Sarasota Hospital - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System - Ask an SMH Expert</title><link>http://www.smh.com/blog/rss/category/1298/ask-an-smh-expert</link><atom:link href="http://www.smh.com/blog/rss/category/1298/ask-an-smh-expert" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Schwarz]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Are You Handling Your Food Safely?]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/are-you-handling-your-food-safely</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6705/FoodSafety_blog.jpg" length="63564"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but even the healthiest foods can pose a risk if they aren’t handled, stored or prepared safely. From the grocery store to the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/are-you-handling-your-food-safely</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6705]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Lederer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A Parents’ Guide to Childhood Obesity]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/a-parents-guide-to-childhood-obesity</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6687/ChildhoodObesityLEAD.jpeg" length="5798239"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  When the American Academy of Pediatrics officially updated its guidelines on the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity in 2023, they did so in the hopes of combating an alarming rise ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/a-parents-guide-to-childhood-obesity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6687]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dementia: Eight Keys to Caregiving]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/dementia-eight-keys-to-caregiving</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4793/dementia_blog.jpg" length="68799"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  Patience. Understanding. Flexibility.  Caring for someone who has dementia requires a lot of the caregiver.   

  As Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia progresses, communication becomes more ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/dementia-eight-keys-to-caregiving</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-4793]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Lederer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Radiation Therapy (And More)]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-radiation-therapy-and-more</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6649/RadiationOncologyLEAD.jpeg" length="10918238"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  In the  Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion  of the  Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial , radiation oncologists utilize the latest in medical technology to command invisible ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-radiation-therapy-and-more</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6649]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Schwarz]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Screen-Free Activities for Children]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/the-importance-of-screen-free-activities-for-children</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6186/ScreenFreeChild02_blog.jpg" length="18215"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  Between cell phones and iPads, flatscreen TVs and video games, it can be difficult to imagine a world today without screens. But according to the experts, that’s exactly the kind of world that ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/the-importance-of-screen-free-activities-for-children</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6186]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Lederer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/endometriosis-symptoms-surgery-impact-on-pregnancy-and-fertility</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6602/EndometriosisLeadALTERNATE.jpeg" length="1660744"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  Endometriosis is a chronic disease that causes the endometrial tissue inside the uterus to spread and grow in other parts of our body, including the ovaries and fallopian tubes but most ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/endometriosis-symptoms-surgery-impact-on-pregnancy-and-fertility</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6602]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Schwarz]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ask An Expert: The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/ask-an-expert-the-connection-between-hpv-and-throat-cancer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5276/Vosler_HR_PR.jpg" length="22311"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common sexually transmitted disease that has long been connected with increased chance of cervical cancer in women. But did you know that HPV has also been ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/ask-an-expert-the-connection-between-hpv-and-throat-cancer</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-5276]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Lederer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[8 Simple Rules … for Riding an E-Bike Safely]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/8-simple-rules-for-riding-an-e-bike-safely</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6571/EBikeSafetyLead.jpg" length="2807583"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

   It’s not a bike. It’s not a motorcycle. It’s something in between and the kids are riding them in the streets.   

  E-bikes—as well as e-scooters, hoverboards, and other similarly ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/8-simple-rules-for-riding-an-e-bike-safely</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6571]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Schwarz]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Saving Lives By Preventing Sleep Accidents]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/saving-lives-by-preventing-sleep-accidents</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5163/SafeSleepLead.jpeg" length="5725686"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  As a new parent, few things are more terrifying than SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. And for decades, SIDS rates in the United States remained high, with seemingly no way to combat ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/saving-lives-by-preventing-sleep-accidents</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-5163]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Schwarz]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[RENEW Your Resolution in 2026]]></title><link>https://www.smh.com/blog/renew-your-resolution-in-2026</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://www.smh.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6044/RenewNewYear_main.jpg" length="30457"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

  The holidays are over. Now, it’s time to refocus and prioritize your health in the new year.  

  Here’s a helpful guide to navigating your New Year’s Resolution.  

 REFOCUS – Pick the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.smh.com/blog/renew-your-resolution-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[236db5cb-a9ed-4743-950c-af7a3f757e10-6044]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>