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Children’s Healthcare drives $6 billion economic impact, new report finds

Why humidity makes Atlanta’s heat feel even hotter

Everything you should know about the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo

How to avoid dehydration and heat-related illnesses this summer

How the World Cup could inspire better fitness and eating habits

Gwinnett tennis coach serves new app for players

WELLNESS

Gwinnett tennis coach serves new app for Atlanta players

What parents should know before ramping up their kid’s soccer training

Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, a sports medicine physician, has studied injury prevention in young athletes and shares how to know when a player is at risk for injury.

The power of being seen: Inside one of Atlanta’s most affirming hair salons

It's more than a haircut. Atlanta's Keenan Salon has gone viral for creating an inclusive space where clients can feel confident, welcome and authentically themselves.

EDITORIAL

Georgia must stop risky medicine before more patients are harmed

The AJC's "Risky Medicine" investigation exposed how Georgia is a major hub for alternative medicine, attracting sometimes unlicensed professionals who have harmed patients.

PULSE

Lil Nas X on his bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m smelling the roses’

The Grammy-winning artist breaks his social media silence with a heartfelt video, discussing his bipolar diagnosis and mental health journey.

Dr. Mari Chiles reacts to her family holding up signs for her after receiving her diploma during the graduation ceremony at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta in May. In 2023, the medical school partnered with Ernst & Young and Fulton County to examine healthcare access across the region. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

GUEST COLUMN

Morehouse medical school CEO: Health and wealth go hand-in-hand in Atlanta

Atlanta and south Fulton County are underserved when it comes to healthcare services, and that has a direct effect on the health and wealth of residents.

Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health

This Father's Day, doctors say one of the best gifts for dads is a reminder to schedule important health screenings and routine checkups that can save lives.

RISKY MEDICINE

Who’s providing alternative medicine in Georgia, and what they can, can’t do

Georgia law limits the scope of practice for healthcare providers, including those at IV clinics, med spas and alternative medicine clinics.

Two new nursing schools aim to ease Georgia’s nursing shortage

As Georgia faces a growing shortage of nurses, two new nursing schools hope to train the next generation of caregivers and strengthen access to health care across the state.

RISKY MEDICINE

Underfunded Georgia medical board does little to stop doctors who cross the line

Georgia's medical board can't keep up with its responsibilities, including investigating complaints and overseeing doctors with multiple malpractice payouts.

RISKY MEDICINE

Why you will have problems checking out your Georgia doctor

A doctor's felony conviction is required to be posted on the medical board website, but the information is missing and other facts are inaccurate, the AJC found.

Georgia hospitals test ‘game-changer’ pancreatic cancer drugs

Clinical trials at Emory and Piedmont are signaling a potential breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer, one of the nation’s deadliest diseases.

Can facial massage sculpt your face? There’s a catch

This trendy treatment helps to contour and define facial features. An Atlanta-based expert explains how it works, what happens during a session and what results to expect.

What can everyday athletes learn from World Cup nutrition?

Dan Benardot, registered dietitian and nutritionist, has advised elite athletes from Olympic teams to the Atlanta Falcons. He shares what fuels World Cup performances.