Wellness

Audience members join hands while listening to a speaker at Airway, an open-mic storytelling event for doctors to share their experiences, at the Brooklyn Public Library on June 7, 2025. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

What is an anxiety bag? Gen Z’s ‘panic pouch’ trend, explained

Anxiety bags, also called panic pouches, are trending among Gen Z. Here’s what they are, what to put inside and how they may help.

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

Sardines. (Heather Willensky/The New York Times)

‘Skin care in a can’: How TikTok turned sardines into a viral beauty trend

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton counties test positive for West Nile virus

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton test positive for West Nile virus

Trending ‘stranger session’ photo shoots are helping singles look for love

Mind + Body

Blair Huff competes in the beginner line dance contest during the Hoedown South convention held by DanceOut Atlanta, Aug. 1, 2026 in Atlanta. The Hoedown South is the city’s first queer country dance convention. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.

Trending ‘stranger session’ photo shoots are helping singles look for love

How much coffee is good for you? Here’s what new research says.

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

Family Matters

Daren Chandler's 12-month-old daughter has blood drawn before receiving a measles shot at Tiger Pediatrics in Easley, South Carolina on March 17, 2026. (Mary Conlon/AP)

What parents need to know about Trump’s proposed changes to childhood vaccines

Georgia doctors are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and what it could mean for families.

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

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

Dr. Joy

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How to handle your last back-to-school season

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4 friendship truths that can preserve your mental health

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Imagine motherhood without the shame

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The subtle red flags you may be overlooking in your relationship

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4 spring cleaning tasks for your mental health

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This one thing may leave you feeling more fulfilled in relationships

Opinion and Voices

Kendric Cromer, 12, undergoes infusion gene therapy at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, Sept. 11, 2024. Cromer is one of the first children ever to be treated with a newly approved gene therapy that will free him from the sickle cell disease that has stolen his childhood. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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For Ga. children with sickle cell disease, here’s how schools can support them

Sickle cell disease affects thousands of schoolchildren in Georgia, but teachers, administrators and nurses lack the knowledge of the illness to be informed and helpful.

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Nolan Wells, Tamla Horsford: When families lose faith in local investigations, who steps in?

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Trestletree tenants deserve to be heard in redevelopment planning

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The pool isn’t just for kids. Here’s why adults are swimming for better health.

Swimming offers more than a refreshing escape from the heat. Learn how water workouts can reduce stress, improve sleep, strengthen your heart and protect your joints.

A personal trainer helps a client properly grip battle ropes at a gym in Elkridge, Md., Nov. 10, 2022. (Dave Cooper/The New York Times)

After 40, many women find fitness feels different. Here’s why.

For many women, the workouts that once worked no longer deliver the same results after 40. Experts explain what changes and how to build a healthier approach.

FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides.

Iceberg lettuce is harvested at a farm near Yuma, Ariz., on March 6, 2012. (Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times)

Cyclospora lettuce recall: How to wash produce safely

Fresh produce is still an important part of a healthy diet. Learn simple steps to safely clean and prepare it after a Cyclospora outbreak.

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Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Georgia needs better policy to address the rise of illicit vapes, which are harming marginalized communities most. Veer away from prohibition and toward harm reduction.

Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

A new city of Atlanta employee benefit is giving parents access to a high-tech bassinet designed to soothe babies and help families get more rest.

4 sunscreen mistakes dermatologists want you to stop making

Georgia dermatologist Dr. Jessica Mercer shares the most common sunscreen mistakes she sees and how to better protect your skin from sun damage.

Is soccer really one of the healthiest sports? A Georgia doctor weighs in.

From heart health to fitness and mental wellbeing, an Emory expert explains how recreational soccer can offer unique benefits for adults of all ages.

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.

The empty nest transition can bring complicated emotions for parents. Experts share how to cope, stay connected and embrace what comes next.

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

Back-to-school season is approaching. But families still have time to book doctor’s appointments and complete required health screenings to ensure kids are ready to learn.