Psoriasis causes big, red patches that may be covered with dry, silver-colored scales to develop on a person’s body. We share our article on treating psoriasis as a part of #Psoriasis Action Month. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/hcCg50SW9Yb

North Carolina is reporting "very high" levels of COVID activity. If you are a high-risk individual who tests positive, it's important to talk to your doctor within five days about oral therapies like Remdesivir, says Dr. David Weber. ow.ly/b9aj50T1ye6

Step inside the North Carolina Surgical Hospital with our virtual tour! It's not just the steel and glass – it's the people and their dedication to compassionate care. Take the tour: ow.ly/jCMY50T2peF

A team led by Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases's Emily Ciccone, MD, MHS, and Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, designed a study to determine the impact of CRP on antibiotic use for pediatric acute respiratory illness in rural Uganda. ow.ly/pyOr50T6ki4

UNC Athletics will host the Dribble for Victory Over #Cancer on Sept. 8. Participants will dribble alongside UNC men's and women's basketball players to raise money for pediatric cancer research: ow.ly/7JtY50T1AnN #GoHeels

Mosquito bites can be intense! “Scratching can break the skin and expose you to bacteria and a secondary infection,” says UNC Family Medicine's Dr. Liza Straub. “Use a cold compress to decrease the itchy reaction and apply bandage to avoid scratching." ow.ly/T4xP50T6UCe

UNC School of Medicine 4th-year student Meera Parikh knew early on that a career in medicine was her chosen field of practice. She shares why she chose to be a doctor and her plans to focus on general surgery residency. ow.ly/TR4y50T8QMh

Overwhelmed by all of the options in the sunscreen aisle? A UNC Health dermatologist explains everything you need to know about sunscreen options. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/ZBsz50T98Oe

A special pair of glasses is helping color blind people see art better at the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill. The Ackland Art Museum is the first art museum in North Carolina to offer Enchroma glasses for guests who need them during visits. unchealth.info/1O0o50T82I2

Health experts are urging school staff and families to take active steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “If you are sick, stay home. Don’t infect others,” said David Weber, epidemiologist and associate chief medical officer at UNC Health. unchealth.info/Zvwv50T84tP

Ever been tempted to take a drink from a clear stream? Think twice. Drinking water from rivers, lakes or streams could put you at risk for Giardiasis, a parasitic infection which causes prolonged diarrhea and bloating. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/llXj50TabRj

Grieving is a difficult process, and everyone experiences it differently. As a part of National #Grief Awareness Day, we share 3 tips to support someone who is grieving. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/Qcqf50SWbIG

Spreading the word about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “We call this a family disease because it does not just affect the patient, but it also affects the patient’s family," says UNC School of Medicine's Dr. Jorge Almodóvar-Suárez. ow.ly/fK3u50Tb06p

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Thursday as cases continue to rise. Dr. David Weber discusses what you need to know with The News & Observer. unchealth.info/xHzf50T85eK

If you have the sniffles or a cough, don’t assume you have a summer cold. Instead, take a COVID-19 test. "There is a lot of COVID out there right now," says infectious disease specialist David Wohl, MD. unchealth.info/2bAA50T88Rl

What's going on with #mpox in NC? @WUNC spoke with Dr. William Fischer about the differences between the two types of mpox and how to mitigate the spread of the one that’s already here. unchealth.info/rzLR50T88X6

As fall approaches, what should we know about COVID, RSV and more? Dr. David Weber talks with WFAE about vaccines, how a winter surge might impact the holidays, and more factors like mpox and RSV. ow.ly/qTKo50TgqFo

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors want men to start scheduling their screenings. Dr. Marc Bjurlin with Urology@UNC, shares that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men. ow.ly/jV2P50TgrH5

Multiple cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been confirmed in North Carolina, according to DHHS. Helen Lazear, PhD, who researches mosquito-borne illnesses at the UNC School of Medicine, discussed what you need to know with WRAL NEWS in NC. unchealth.info/AjRl50Tc0Z7

A new study led by UNC researchers suggests that e-cigarette and cigarette use changes the microbiome in the nose, making users more susceptible to respiratory diseases and infections. unchealth.info/g60R50Tc17Y