Wellness

RISKY MEDICINE

Why you will have problems checking out your Georgia doctor

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

Georgia hospitals test ‘game-changer’ pancreatic cancer drugs

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

What can everyday athletes learn from World Cup nutrition?

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Atlanta clinic promoting unconventional medicine has controversial history

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Desperate patients seek cures, leave with debt and regret

Watson, one of Joyce Hsu’s cats, eats food she prepared at her home in Brooklyn, Aug. 18, 2025. (Gavin Doran/The New York Times)

Why pets are good for your mind and body

Pets are often seen as companions, but research suggests they may also play a role in improving mental and physical health in meaningful ways.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

Imagine motherhood without the shame

From social media criticism to everyday expectations, "mom shame" has become woven into modern parenting culture. It's time to give mothers more grace and less judgment.

Comedians share all in Atlanta-filmed stand-up doc ‘Group Therapy’

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia may be No. 1 for business but ranks as worst state for mental health

National data shows Georgia ranks worst for mental health in the country and is among the 10 most vulnerable states for depression and loneliness levels.

World Cup fans will face Atlanta heat. Emory doctor shares how to stay safe.

Atlanta visitors will experience the city’s renowned Southern hospitality, along with its heat and humidity. Here’s how to stay safe at outdoor FIFA World Cup events.

RISKY MEDICINE

Welcome to Georgia, where questionable therapies flourish with little oversight

Hundreds of Georgia wellness clinics promote unproven treatments with little oversight from one of the nation’s weakest medical boards, an AJC investigation found.

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Tennessee cracked down on a questionable therapy. Georgia gave its doctors a home.

Two doctors ran afoul of the DOJ after moving to Georgia from Tennessee so they could use chelation, a treatment for removing heavy metals, as a cure-all and billed Medicare.

Strength training can boost metabolism while helping tone the body and strengthen the core. (Theodore Tae/The New York Times)

7 healthy habits for a stronger, leaner summer body

Try these expert-backed tips to help you tone up, build strength and feel more confident this summer, plus advice on when a planned cheat meal can fit in.

Smart summer gardening tips to get through Georgia’s heat

From watering and pruning to heat-friendly options, these expert gardening tips will help your plants thrive through Georgia's summer heat.

Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk

The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.

Memories of beloved pets can bring both sadness and gratitude for the years spent together. (Scott Suchman/The New York Times)

A sad memory is not necessarily a bad thing

An old photo, anniversary or Facebook 'memory' can stir up painful emotions. Here's how to honor those unexpected triggers and move forward.

How Georgia’s hospitals are adapting to treat their youngest patients

When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.

AGING IN ATLANTA

After retiring, these volunteers found something more valuable than a paycheck

Determined to keep moving, these Georgia retirees began volunteering at a hospital gift shop, finding friendship, fulfillment and a renewed purpose in retirement.

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.