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Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Florida

How to avoid a fatal Vibrio vulnificus infection

“Flesh-eating bacteria.” It’s already claimed the lives of four Floridians this year, and infected at least one person in Manatee County. Thankfully, it’s easy to avoid and readily treatable.

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Posted: Jul 22, 2025

5 Habits for Health and Happiness

In collaboration with SMH Oncology Clinical Counselor Elizabeth Bornstein

Our happiness is in our own hands. Here are five habits to maximize the portion we can control.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2025

The Health Benefits of Sourdough Bread

With SMH RENEW Program Coordinator & Registered Dietitian Mikka Ipri, RDN

Did you know that not all sourdough is created equal? Most store-bought sourdough is just white bread in disguise. True sourdough is a different matter altogether.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2025

5 Reasons Why: Never Skip Yearly Physicals

Those yearly check-ups are crucial—and summer is the perfect time

As school starts and schedules get busier and busier, don’t forget to make the time for your child’s annual check-up. From toddler to teenager, the yearly doctor visit is an important part of monitoring your child’s growth and development—and keeping them healthy in the long-term.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025

A Hundred Years of Heart

Historic highlights in cardiac surgery and the rise of cutting-edge care in Sarasota.

For the majority of human history, conventional wisdom told physicians and surgeons that operating on the human heart was impossible. We’ve come a long way.

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