Health News

North Charleston – September 12, 2026 -- Federal health officials are warning consumers about concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products sold as tablets, gummies, powders, drink mixes, shots and dissolvable strips, saying they are potent opioids that have not been proven safe or effective for any use.

The FDA has logged reports of addiction and seizures tied to 7-OH

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has received adverse event reports linked to 7-OH products, including addiction, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal distress, insomnia, seizures and withdrawal symptoms. No FDA-approved drugs currently contain 7-OH.

While 7-OH occurs naturally in trace amounts in the kratom plant, the concentrated and synthetic versions sold commercially can contain significantly elevated levels, according to the agency.

Little Rock – September 12, 2026 -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) will host its 51st annual National Patient Meeting September 10-13, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with free admission and meals for kidney patients, family members, care partners, and living organ donors. Pre-registration is encouraged online or by calling (800) 749-2257.

The event opens with a free policy forum at the Clinton Presidential Center

AAKP's Public Policy Forum runs September 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center, with doors opening at noon and lunch provided. The session covers kidney research, innovation, and how federal regulatory and reimbursement decisions affect patient care. Registration is required.

Irvine, Calif. – September 12, 2026 -- A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit over a 2024 data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. in Georgia, offering affected individuals cash payments and free credit monitoring.

The breach exposed files for roughly five days in 2024

Wayne Memorial Hospital determined that certain files may have been accessed without authorization between approximately May 30 and June 3, 2024. The hospital sent notification letters to potentially impacted individuals on or around August 27, 2025. The lawsuit, Bates, et al. v. Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc., filed in the Superior Court of Wayne County, Georgia, alleges the hospital was negligent in failing to prevent the incident. The hospital denies all allegations.

San Antonio – – September 11, 2026 -- Complex breast implant revision surgery is not a simple swap of one implant for another, according to Dr. Gary Lawton, a Yale-trained, American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified surgeon practicing in San Antonio. Dr. Lawton, who has performed tens of thousands of breast implant operations over more than 25 years, says durable correction depends on the surgeon first reconstructing the history and mechanics of the original operation before making an incision.

Kingman, Ariz. – September 11, 2026 -- A new web app called Amino Minder launched this week, offering peptide, GLP-1, TRT, and HRT users a tool that graphs estimated plasma levels over time instead of just logging when a dose was taken.

The app models how compounds rise and decay in the body

Built by Baya Lobo LLC, Amino Minder uses a one-compartment pharmacokinetic model to estimate and chart a rise-and-decay curve for each tracked compound. Users can adjust the model for route of administration, individual half-life, and a configurable clearance modifier.

Summit, N.J. – – September 11, 2026 -- A new over-the-counter pain reliever combining acetaminophen and naproxen sodium in a single pill has cleared two Phase 3 clinical trials, with data presented this week at the 20th Annual PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, running September 8-11, 2026.

TYLENOL with Naproxen pairs 650 mg of acetaminophen with 220 mg of naproxen sodium, a combination the FDA approved in July 2026 as the first and only OTC product of its kind. The formula starts working in under 30 minutes and delivers relief for up to 12 hours, according to Kenvue, the brand's parent company.

Irving, Texas – September 11, 2026 -- Caris Life Sciences has launched a national awareness campaign called "Math," featuring actor Kevin Costner, to promote Caris Detect, a multi-cancer early detection blood test now available across the United States.

The blood test screens for cancer signals before symptoms appear

Caris Detect combines ultra-deep Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Transcriptome Sequencing, and artificial intelligence to scan the bloodstream for molecular signals associated with cancer. Unlike tests that check only a limited set of biomarkers, the company says its approach analyzes the entire genome and transcriptome for a broader molecular picture. The test is designed to complement, not replace, routine cancer screenings.

Denver – September 11, 2026 -- Spring Fertility has opened a new clinic in Denver, Colorado, expanding its network as the company marks 10 years in business and more than 10,000 patient pregnancies. The clinic, located at 1900 Lawrence Street, began accepting appointments on September 8.

Two Denver-area physicians lead the new clinic

Dr. Debra Minjarez, who spent more than 15 years as Medical Director of the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM), will serve as Medical Director of Spring Fertility Denver. She is joined by Dr. Natalia Grob, who previously practiced at Kindbody Denver and Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado.

"Every patient has a unique story, and we're committed to delivering individualized treatment plans backed by cutting-edge science while ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their journey," Minjarez said.

Dallas – September 11, 2026 -- FSA Store is marking its 16th anniversary with its largest FSA Day sale to date, running September 14-16, 2026, as the annual benefits open enrollment season begins.

The retailer, which sells only products and services eligible for flexible spending account funds, is opening the sale to the more than 35 million current FSA account holders in the U.S. Deals span OTC medicines, skincare and suncare brands, health trackers, and GLP-1 treatments available through the company's telehealth service, Patiently.

A sweepstakes offers 16 winners $500 in store credit

Ahead of the sale, FSA Store is running a Win Your Cart sweepstakes. Shoppers must build -- not purchase -- a cart by September 13 at 5:59 a.m. ET, with entries closing that day at 11:59 p.m. ET. Sixteen winners will be notified September 14 and receive $500 in store credit to spend on the items already in their cart.

Dublin – September 11, 2026 -- A new healthcare index finds that 47.5 percent of frequent and long-term travelers have delayed or skipped medical care while abroad, according to a study from eSIM provider Holafly.

The research also found that 20.3 percent of respondents said they were not confident they could find a healthcare provider they trust while traveling. Holafly analyzed 17 countries across seven factors -- including access to doctors and hospital beds, emergency care, healthcare quality, insurance requirements, language barriers, specialist wait times, and pharmacy access -- to build the Holafly Plans Healthcare Index 2026.