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Posted 7:07 PM 6/11/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Melanoma accounts for a small number of skin cancer diagnoses in the U.S. but causes the most deaths from the disease and new research suggests an mRNA vaccine could help change that.

The American Cancer Society says those who survive melanoma are also more likely to develop it again. (More)...

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Posted 7:14 PM 6/8/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Summer heat, sweat and sun exposure can trigger a range of skin conditions, according to a dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dr. Spencer Dunaway said the season brings a combination of factors that cause skin problems to flare.

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Posted 5:21 PM 6/5/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either through a blockage in an artery or a bleed caused by a burst artery in the brain.

Both types of stroke can look similar on the surface, but the treatments are completely different depending on what caused it.

When a (More)

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Posted 7:01 AM 6/1/2026 by April Davis

BATON ROUGE — The American Red Cross is preparing to respond if a hurricane threatens the U.S. and is urging households to get ready too.

WBRZ's April Davis spoke with Louisiana Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Shelby Wells at the Red Cross warehouse in Baton Rouge about (More)

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Posted 5:08 AM 5/25/2026 by April Davis

BATON ROUGE — Tanning and tanning beds are making a comeback among Gen Z, ages 14 to 29, and doctors are warning it is a dangerous trend.

A new study by the American Academy of Dermatology found about 20% of Gen Z respondents said they prioritize getting a tan over protecting their (More)

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Posted 5:31 PM 5/22/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A simple acronym called BEFAST can help people spot the warning signs of a stroke, doctors say. 

Each letter in BEFAST stands for a different symptom to watch for and noticing them quickly can make a real difference in outcomes, experts say.

B stands for balance, which means a (More)

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Posted 6:13 PM 5/18/2026 by WBRZ Staff

New fathers dealing with mental health struggles often stay silent, but a Cleveland Clinic psychologist says that needs to change.

Adam Borland, a licensed clinical psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic, says becoming a dad is a major life step that requires attention and self-care. Up to (More)

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Posted 4:56 PM 5/15/2026 by WBRZ Staff

An estimated one in five adults lives with a mental illness and despite how common it is, many people go undiagnosed and untreated.

"It can be really difficult for people to admit that they're struggling," said Dr. Kathleen Mueller with the American Academy of Family Physicians.