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Atlanta – September 29, 2026 -- Patients considering peptide treatments now have a clear checklist for confirming whether the person prescribing their medication is actually licensed, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Wellness Expert Andres Giraldo.

The article argues that legitimate peptide care should make it easy to identify who is responsible for a patient's treatment. A first name, a title, or a vague reference to a "care team" is not sufficient to confirm who is actually making prescribing decisions.

State license lookup tools confirm a clinician's active status.

Most states maintain a public license lookup through their medical or nursing board. Searching a clinician's name there shows whether the license is active, in good standing, and free of public disciplinary action, ruling out expired licenses as well as those under investigation, suspended, or restricted.

Englewood – September 29, 2026 -- Undergraduate students across the United States pursuing medicine can now apply for the newly launched Dr. Jihad Mustapha Medical Student Scholarship, a one-time award designed to offset the costs of pre-medical and early medical studies.

The fund targets financial barriers facing pre-med students

Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, an interventional cardiologist and educator, established the scholarship to help talented students focus on academic excellence and clinical preparation rather than financial strain. His career spans decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, with a focus on cardiovascular and vascular medicine.

Applications open through the scholarship's official website

Students can apply through the program's dedicated site, where guidelines, required documentation, and submission deadlines are listed.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio Plus, an upgraded version of its invisible hearing glasses, now available in the United States with a recommended retail price starting at $829 depending on lens configuration.

The glasses are FDA-cleared for mild to moderate hearing loss

Nuance Audio Plus is cleared for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss and builds on the original Nuance Audio Glasses, which debuted a year ago. The device combines vision correction and hearing support in a single frame, using open-ear speakers built into the temples so ears stay uncovered.

Lynchburg, Va. – September 28, 2026 -- A chipped or cracked tooth doesn't always mean an automatic trip to extraction. Dr. Eric J. Smith of Timberlake Family Dentistry in Lynchburg, Virginia, outlines how dentists determine whether a fractured tooth can be repaired or must be removed, in a new HelloNation article.

Dentists first measure how much healthy tooth structure survives above and below the gumline.

According to the article, enough stable structure must remain to support a lasting restoration. Dentists also check whether the damage reaches the enamel, dentin, dental pulp, or root, since each layer changes the treatment path.

X-rays can reveal fractures invisible during a routine exam.

Dental imaging may uncover hidden concerns around the root, bone, or internal tissue that a visual check would miss. Dentists may also test how the tooth reacts to pressure and temperature to gauge internal damage.

Fort Worth, Texas – September 28, 2026 -- Eosera has released EAR ITCH MD +PLUS, an over-the-counter spray formulated with 1% hydrocortisone to treat itchy and inflamed ear canals. The product is now available at Walmart, Meijer, Amazon.com, and eosera.com.

The formula also includes aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and turmeric, ingredients intended to soothe irritated skin. An ergonomic spray bottle is designed to coat the ear canal evenly, targeting a body area with notably thin, sensitive skin.

Consumers with eczema and dermatitis are driving early demand

Eosera CEO and Founder Elyse Stoltz Dickerson said customers managing skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis have responded strongly to the launch. She said the resulting sales velocity has prompted conversations with retail partners about expanding shelf placement and adding new retail partners in coming months.

Pueblo, Colo. – September 25, 2026 -- Parents wondering whether their child's slow progress with crawling, jumping, or catching is cause for concern now have guidance from Kathy Schleifer, a pediatric occupational therapy expert based in Pueblo, Colorado. Her insights, featured in a HelloNation article, outline how gross and fine motor skills develop in children and when early intervention therapy can help.

Schleifer distinguishes between gross motor skills, which involve large movements like sitting, walking, and running, and fine motor skills, which cover precise actions such as buttoning a shirt or holding a pencil. Each stage of development builds on the one before it.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- A national awareness campaign on blood cancers and serious blood disorders launches within USA TODAY and online through Mediaplanet's Future of Personal Health digital hub. The Blood Cancers & Disorders campaign brings together clinical organizations, patient advocates and survivors to share trusted information on diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

The editorial coverage spans adult and pediatric hematology and also addresses sickle cell disease, covering advances in care, patient education, and the experiences of families navigating a diagnosis.

Actor Evan Handler shares his leukemia survivorship story as the campaign's cover feature.

The longtime leukemia survivor offers a firsthand account of life beyond diagnosis and treatment, underscoring the need for continued awareness and support for survivors.

Honolulu – September 25, 2026 -- Rare Cannabinoid Company has published a new educational guide, "CBD for Menopause: A Guide to Cannabis, THC, CBN and Hemp," aimed at women navigating perimenopause and menopause who are exploring cannabinoids for sleep, mood, focus, appetite and physical comfort.

The guide's central point is that there is no single "menopause cannabinoid." It breaks down seven distinct compounds and their commonly reported uses: CBD for calm and everyday comfort, CBN for nighttime relaxation, THC for deeper relaxation and soreness relief, CBG for physical discomfort and recovery, CBC for mood-oriented formulas, THCV for daytime energy and appetite-conscious routines, and CBDV for social ease and reduced irritability.

Roseville, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Golden State Dermatology (GSD) will open a new clinic at 8735 Sierra College Boulevard, Suite 200, in Roseville, with patients welcomed starting mid-October 2026.

The clinic will offer same-or next-day appointments at opening, addressing rising demand for dermatology care as Roseville and nearby communities grow.

The clinic covers both medical and cosmetic dermatology needs

Services include skin cancer screenings and treatment for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, suspicious moles and other common and complex skin conditions.

Patients will be treated by Josephine Hai, MD, and Alexandra Ingram, PA-C.

Willmar, Minn. – September 24, 2026 -- Patients choosing between same-day dental crowns and traditional lab-made crowns should weigh more than appointment speed, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Dr. Scott Martinka of Lakes Area Dental in Willmar, Minnesota.

Digital scanning lets dentists mill crowns in a single office visit.

Same-day restorations rely on digital scanning to capture details of a prepared tooth and surrounding teeth. That data is used to design a crown that in-office milling equipment can produce, often eliminating the need for a temporary crown while a permanent one is made.

Traditional crowns still require a dental laboratory and a second visit.

With the conventional process, tooth and bite information is sent to a lab where a technician fabricates the restoration. Because that takes additional time, patients typically wear a temporary crown before returning for the permanent one.