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These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.

Diabetes may affect your eyes, but regular screenings help keep them healthier.

Our lives literally depend on water. But does it matter if it's from the tap or a bottle, sparkling or vitamin-infused?

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month! Regular check-ups and screenings can help men stay healthy by indicating preventive health needs and catching issues before they become more serious.

Hate going to the doctor? What you hear while there may be life-saving.

COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on mental health. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, here are ways to identify issues and get help.

You may be surprised to find out 1 in 5 American adults are affected.

Whether your allergy symptoms are frustrating or debilitating, there are steps you can take to enjoy rather than dread spring.

Learn when to visit the emergency room versus urgent care.

Help kids combat stress and depression with these tips to get them exercising more.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

If you have these symptoms after you've had COVID-19, you may be a long-hauler.

What to know about this sometimes silent condition.

You've likely heard this acronym before, but do you know how HPV may affect you?

Here's what we know about the new variant and what you can do now.

Winter blahs and holiday stress have you down? Read more for helpful strategies to lighten your mood.

These tips will keep your weight in check after you stop smoking.

Need some inspiration for a well-rounded workout at home? Here it is.

Keep stress in check whether you're the host or a guest with these effective stress-busting tips.

Here are some of the reasons why more people get sick at this time of year.

Learn about symptoms, screenings and prevention to lower your risk of this common cancer.

If you're feeling under the weather, here's how to determine what may be to blame.

As if you needed another good reason to move more, here's one worth smiling about.

This common heart arrhythmia can lead to serious complications, including stroke.

New research shows that young adults who use marijuana may be more likely to consider suicide.

Here are pros and cons to traditional and less invasive techniques for hip replacement surgery.

This year may require more preparation to get into school mode, but these tips can help.

Summer days mean swimming, sports, hanging at the beach and fun family activities. Here are some tips to stay cool and safe.

After early detection of breast cancer through a regular mammogram and treatment at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lisa Montanye is cancer-free.

When baseball enthusiast Robert Long’s back pain grew worse, specialty orthopedic care at Manatee Memorial Hospital gave him a new lease on life.

When he found out a fellow veteran had succumbed to the virus, nurse Marc Kagan sent him off with a military honor — a heartfelt salute.