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Over the last four decades, more American teenagers have decided to say no to drugs and alcohol, a new report shows. (more…)

Fast food gets a lot of blame for rising obesity rates, but meals at chain restaurants contain even more calories, two new international studies show. (more…)

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When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, other family members seem more likely to adopt health lifestyle changes, too. (more…)

It can happen when you’re traveling on business, running late to an appointment, or are simply running out of time to make dinner – You’re facing fast food or no food. (more…)

Getting a nursery ready for a new baby can be a lot of fun, but keep in mind these important considerations to make it a safe haven. (more…)

The obesity epidemic among American teens is being fed by a waning desire to lose weight, a new report suggests. (more…)

Improved CPR instruction would increase the number of people who survive cardiac arrest. (more…)

The more you smoke, the greater your chances of developing a common heart rhythm disorder that increases your risk of stroke and early death, researchers say. (more…)

Doctors can’t yet predict if someone exposed to the flu will become sick. But such predictions may be getting closer to reality, new research hints. (more…)

In a country where four out of 10 adults are obese, it’s probably good news that half of U.S. adults say they’ve recently tried to slim down. (more…)

All children 6 months of age and older should have a flu shot, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says. (more…)

A genetic blood test is showing potential as a means of catching some early stage cancers, researchers are reporting. (more…)

Swimming is a great way to stay in shape while having fun and without stressing your joints. (more…)

In a reversal of historical patterns, lung cancer is now more common among young U.S. women than men, a new study finds. (more…)

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recently welcomed two new specialty physicians to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network: psychiatrist Jason Lorenzen, MD, who trained at SMH while in medical school, and physiatrist Neenu Cherian, MD.  (more…)

SARASOTA, Fla. – (Sept. 5, 2018) – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed two new primary care physicians to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network and community in August.  (more…)