Wellness

A return to school puts health screenings, vaccines in the spotlight

Berry College graduate Kara Schmit gets a hug from her mom, Sue Schmit, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Courtesy of Brant Sanderlin/Berry College)

The kids graduated. Now it’s the parents’ turn to embrace what’s next.

An Atlanta exhibition you can take with quite a few grains of salt

RISKY MEDICINE

Tempted to try a wellness or longevity treatment? Here’s what experts say.

Woman, hands and cramps or pain on sofa for menstruation, ovarian cysts and discomfort in lounge. Girl, home and abdominal ache for monthly cycle, period and tension or strain in house living room

NEDRA RHONE

To women with pelvic pain, ‘Womb suffering is not our birthright’

OBITUARY

Dr. Grace Kim remembered for compassion, adventurous spirit

Why soccer is so demanding on the heart

Atlanta heat wave: Why experts are urging extra caution for kids right now

Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat. Here's how to spot trouble early and respond quickly this summer.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

4 friendship truths that can preserve your mental health

Healthy friendships take work, but they also require acceptance. These four friendship truths can help protect your mental health and emotional well-being.

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

A new Georgia Tech report highlights Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's economic impact and its role as a regional hub for complex pediatric care.

Why humidity makes Atlanta’s heat feel even hotter

It's not just the heat. Learn why Georgia's humidity makes summer feel more intense and how it affects your body's natural cooling system.

Everything you should know about the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo

The AJC Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix is right around the corner. Get ready to pick up your race number and kick off the world's largest 10K with a bang.

How to avoid dehydration and heat-related illnesses this summer

As another hot summer settles over metro Atlanta, a heat wave expert shares simple ways to protect yourself from heat-related illness.

How the World Cup could inspire better fitness and eating habits

Atlanta fitness and nutrition experts say the World Cup presents a rare opportunity to turn inspiration into lasting healthy habits. All you have to do is start small.

Gwinnett tennis coach serves new app for players

WELLNESS

Gwinnett tennis coach serves new app for Atlanta players

From finding local tennis players to building a wellness community, the Atlanta-based Hazlo app is stepping in to connect athletes ready to serve.

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.