Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Holiday season can come with seasonal depression, experts warn
Mental health experts in Georgia are urging families to watch for signs of seasonal affective disorder as shorter days and the holidays approach, with guidance on symptoms and how to get help.
CDC faces backlash after website adds conflicting autism-vaccine claims
CDC website now includes conflicting statements about vaccines and autism, triggering widespread backlash.
Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Atlanta airport threat suspect’s mental state under federal review
Cagle’s wife told investigators he has schizophrenia, was off medication, and made the threats during a divorce dispute.
Emory researchers develop promising blood test to detect Alzheimer’s early
Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.
Atlanta Police take suicide prevention to streets after tragic losses
Atlanta Police Department expands wellness initiatives after losing two officers to suicide, emphasizing street-level suicide prevention.
Cause of death of Delta State student found hanged released
The 21-year-old student's death was discovered Monday.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores
New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.
Suspected CDC shooter previously reported to police for suicide attempts
The suspected CDC shooter was reported to police three times for possible suicide attempts and had access to a gun in at least one of the attempts.
SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds
A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Dr. Phil offers advice following deadly Texas floods: ‘You never get over it, you get through it’
After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.
Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.
Summer Waves Water Park earns autism-friendly certification on Jekyll Island
Summer Waves Water Park has been designated a Certified Autism Center by IBCCES.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.