Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Faltering finances could be the 1st signs of dementia

Years before your doctor diagnoses dementia symptoms, your credit score may be sending signals.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Rabid fox bites person in Lilburn neighborhood

Gwinnett County health officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for animals behaving in unusual ways after a rabid fox bit a Lilburn resident.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'

Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.

Reality TV star Sierra Gates opens up about health scare after tattoo session

Sierra Gates, known for her appearances on "Love And Hip Hop Atlanta," recently shared details about a severe health scare following a tattoo session, emphasizing the lessons learned from her experience.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.

Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages

The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD

FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.

After 17-year-old son's suicide, Atlanta mom pushes for bill to protect kids online

Sharon Winkler of Atlanta says her 17-year-old son Alex Peiser went online looking for support after a breakup. Instead, the Atlanta mother says, strangers left messages telling him he was "unlovable," and "you will never find love in your life." He died by suicide a few days later. Winkler says she did not know about the messages until she read her son's suicide note.

Atlanta mother on a mission to end suicide
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An Atlanta mother lost her 17-year-old son to suicide nearly seven years ago. Since then, she has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) to force social media companies to do more to protect minors from cyberbullying on their platforms.