Wellness

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport

Re-creating a ’90s summer is trending in parenthood

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How CDC can restore public trust in the midst of hantavirus and Ebola

Neon swimsuits won’t float a bad safety plan this summer

Q&A: Emory sports medicine physician shares tips for soccer players everywhere

How birth alert bracelets are improving maternal care in Georgia

Sportscaster Taylor Rooks relieves $2.1M in medical debt for Gwinnett residents

Mother and two daughters (8-12) in kitchen

‘Maycember’ survival guide for overwhelmed parents

As school-year celebrations and summer planning collide, parenting expert Katy Huie Harrison shares tips to help families manage “Maycember” and set boundaries that last.

A pregnant woman at her home in Dallas on March 5, 2023. (Nitashia Johnson/The New York Times)

Everyday habits that can help women protect their brain health

For National Women's Health Week, a memory care expert shares the early warning signs of cognitive decline and the everyday habits that can offer support.

Why TMJ therapy is gaining attention beyond jaw pain

Unexplained headaches or tension? The cause might be hiding in your jaw. A growing number of Atlantans are seeking relief through this trending self-care technique.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

The subtle red flags you may be overlooking in your relationship

Not all unhealthy behaviors are obvious. Here are five quiet warning signs that can have lasting effects on your confidence, independence and emotional well-being.

Worried mid adult woman embracing her friend at home.

When Mother’s Day hurts: Strategies for those struggling

Mother’s Day can stir up grief, loss or complicated emotions. Author Rebecca Soffer shares advice on finding support and managing triggers.

Pregnancy and anxiety-Adams family in NY

From loss to innovation: Georgia dad creates app to ease prenatal anxiety

A Georgia Tech professor is testing a new fetal Doppler app designed to give expectant parents reassurance and improve prenatal monitoring across Georgia.

These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

What are peptides? Georgia doctors explain the benefits, risks and hype.

From anti-aging skin care to weight-loss treatments, peptides have quickly moved into the spotlight. Two Georgia doctors weigh in on their benefits and risks.

Shelley Pascal works out at Lucille Roberts in Forest Hills, New York, on April 24, 2025. (Leslye Davis/The New York Times)

Warmer days, safer workouts: Experts urge a slow return to fitness

After months of reduced activity, older adults face higher injury risk without a careful restart. Two physicians share how to safely ease back into exercise.