Atlanta native Jonathan Fitch has managed his Type 1 diabetes for 15 years successfully, including during his time as an undergrad majoring in computer science at Georgia Tech—except for one fateful night. An all-nighter before finals stressed his body out a little too much, which made his body insulin resistant. He had a seizure and ended up in the emergency room. It was scary, but the incident sparked a business idea.

KickIt, a cancer apparel line, was founded in 2020. The owners are determined to help cancer patients have dignity and comfort during their time fighting the disease. The innovative clothing allows for easier management of items like drains, medical devices, IVs, and more.

The researchers used insulin as a model because it’s a highly sought-after and expensive drug with lots of well-established analysis methods, but the application could potentially be much wider. “Our expectation is that this kind of pill is generally useful, and that a whole variety of different drugs, including GLP-1s, could be delivered using it,” says Mark Prausnitz, PhD, Regents Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech.

We asked nearly two dozen doctors to tell us about their professional lives: Their inspirations, their best advice, and their most memorable cases. One doctor told us about meeting her namesake, a 16-year-old girl she had delivered as a premature baby. Another doctor was climbing Machu Picchu when a patient’s wife messaged with gratitude, moving him to tears.

The number of people searching for Pilates is at an all-time high, and the Pilates market is valued at $14.7 billion as more people catch on to the potential benefits of the exercise. However, there is some confusion about what constitutes Pilates. Here, local instructors explain the differences—plus a quick roundup of some local studios.

AngelRae Robinson, founder of ZAH by AngelRae, is a certified Reiki Master. She often plays sound bowls in her sessions for clients, but wanted to create something bigger that could truly help people unplug. “A lot of times, people say they’re going to go home and kick their feet up and relax, and they end up on their phone,” she says. “I wanted to create a place vulnerable enough to rest.”

Founders Katie Wetzel and Erin McDevitt opened Gain Gym in Reynoldstown last month as a women-only fitness space, driven by their experience with Atlanta's competitive gym scene. "We realized women want a place to feel welcome, invited, safe, and where they can learn to lift without feeling judged," says Wetzel.