Health & Wellness
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Palmetto
When Your Shoulder Won't Cooperate: A Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear causes sharp shoulder pain during everyday reaching. Most tears heal with physical therapy, but surgery may be needed if conservative treatment fails.
What Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean
Bradenton cardiologists break down what LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels mean for your heart health and which lifestyle changes move the needle most.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Manatee Memorial Hospital Earns Top Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Manatee Memorial Hospital earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors and infections.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Manatee Memorial Hospital Earns Top Safety Grade from Leapfrog
Bradenton's Manatee Memorial Hospital earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates hospitals on patient safety metrics.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Bradenton Residents Can Cut Skin Cancer Risk With Simple Steps
Skin cancer affects nearly six million Americans annually, but most cases are preventable. Bradenton residents can lower their risk through sunscreen, protective clothing, and shade-seeking habits.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Manatee Memorial Earns Top Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Manatee Memorial Hospital earned its first-ever "A" rating from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade, recognizing the Bradenton facility's success in preventing medical errors and infections.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.
Saturday, May 30, 2026