Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), suicide, overdose, and mental health-related concerns are interconnected public health issues that, when addressed simultaneously, can better reduce negative outcomes and help children and families thrive. By preventing ACEs, state, territorial, and freely associated state health agencies (S/THAs) can reduce the likelihood of later suicidal behaviors, substance use, and other mental…

A group of mosquitos caught in an area of Atlanta have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Fulton County Board of Health reports

I’m the girl who once treated her body the way one might treat a vintage car—kept it running with the occasional oil change and a lot of denial about the weird noises. I grew up playing fast and loose with late nights, heavy sour cream diets, and lots of liquor (in Moscow, all of those…

Veo Health Launches Executive Wellness Program in Atlanta, Partnering with Leading Employers to Optimize Health, Reduce Healthcare Costs and Chronic Disease

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause…

The FDA approved six orphan drugs in the first half of 2026—leaving the agency just six months to match last year’s total of 30