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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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Posted: Sep 9, 2025

The 411 on 988: The National Lifeline for Mental Health Emergencies

Three digits, one phone call, and help is by your side.

Anyone struggling with mental health, depression or suicidal thoughts is only three digits away from the help they need, thanks to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Seek & Destroy: The New Drug Beating Prostate Cancer

With Urologic Oncology Surgeon Robert Carey, MD, PhD, FACS

In 2025, roughly 313,780 men in the US will learn they have prostate cancer and 35,770 will die from it. Since 2014, that rate has only been increasing. But a new targeted therapy called Pluvicto is changing the game.

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