Menopause, summer heat can leave skin itchy
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Menopause can usher in a lot of changes, making our skin more dry and sensitive. The FOX Medical Team took a look into why our skin changes around age 50, and what to do if you're tired of feeling itchy.

Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

South Fulton patients forced to find new doctors
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Nearly ten months ago, Georgia's second largest hospital, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, shut its doors for good. Wellstar Health System's CEO says they had no choice but to close after losing more than $100 million in the 12 months before the shutdown. The move left thousands of patients without a medical home. FOX 5's Medical Team took at look at how those patients are fending for themselves.

Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply

A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.

What are the impacts of energy drinks on children?

The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.

Metro Atlanta hospital says infant died prior to delivery, decapitation

The metro Atlanta hospital named in the lawsuit filed in Clayton County in connection to the alleged decapitation of a baby during childbirth has issued a statement.

US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year

Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.

What to do if milk is making you miserable

If milk and milk products leave you feeling gassy and uncomfortable, you may have developed lactose intolerance. Dr. Hillary Bashaw, a pediatric gastroenterologist with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says it is more common that you would think.

Are you having problems with dairy?
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If milk and cheese leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable, you may have a really common digestive issue: lactose intolerance.

US suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help

Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.

COVID-19 vaccinations as cases spike again
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Health officials say COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations have once again increased. But this time around, the virus is more of a lingering nuisance than a major public health threat. But what do you do if you catch COVID-19 now that public health emergency is over, and the free testing centers are gone?