Public Health

Irvine – November 10, 2026 -- Routine health screenings can catch high blood pressure, diabetes, certain cancers and some STIs before symptoms appear, according to Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+ medical clinic in Orange County.

Screenings find conditions that give no early warning

Not every condition shows obvious signs in its early stages. Checks range from blood pressure and cholesterol to screening for certain cancers and STIs. Which tests a provider recommends, and how often, depends on age, health history and family history.

Comparing results over time reveals changes

Comparing current results with past assessments can help a provider detect shifts that would otherwise go unnoticed. Tracking blood pressure and cholesterol is one example. If new symptoms or changes raise questions, the provider can advise whether to schedule another screening or seek further evaluation.

MONROE – November 10, 2026 -- Pregnant and parenting women in Northeast Louisiana can call the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) to start an assessment for substance use treatment, recovery support and referrals to maternal healthcare.

NEDHSA's Maternal Health Initiative links treatment with healthcare and recovery

The initiative brings together clinical treatment, healthcare coordination, recovery resources and community support. Instead of handling substance use, mental health and maternal healthcare separately, it addresses them together. Services include behavioral health screening and assessment, outpatient substance use treatment, case management, recovery support, and referrals to maternal and primary healthcare.

Belgrade – November 10, 2026 -- Players who want a break from gambling can now block more than 1.3 million gambling sites in one step, after review site AskGamblers partnered with the charity-run app BetBlocker.

One app replaces provider-by-provider self-exclusion

Self-exclusion is among the most effective responsible gambling tools, but doing it with each provider separately takes time and leaves other operators open. BetBlocker closes that gap. The free app blocks over 1.3 million sites and 3,100 gambling apps at once, including unlicensed operators that may not offer self-exclusion themselves.

BetBlocker requires no account and no name

More than 134,000 people use BetBlocker, as of October 2026. Users do not have to register or share their name, and the app does not let them lift a block early, so the full chosen break period stays in place.

Hamburg/Munich – November 10, 2026 -- Men in Germany aged 45 and older can get a prostate cancer screening once a year, and statutory health insurers cover the cost. This Movember, AstraZeneca and MSD Sharp & Dohme want more men to use it.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in German men

Movember is an international awareness month for men's health that uses the moustache as a conversation starter. According to the Robert Koch Institute, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Germany. The earlier it is found, the better the chances of successful treatment. The two companies are running their "Nichts verpassen" ("Miss Nothing") campaign with patients and medical experts.

Handball twins were both diagnosed at 47

Former handball national team players Michael and Uli Roth were both diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47. Their message to men: go to screening and see a urologist early.

Berlin – November 09, 2026 -- Patients in Germany could soon find it easier to prove they were harmed by a medical error: 65 percent of people surveyed by forsa for the AOK Federal Association say the hurdles for proving causation are too high, and only 14 percent consider them appropriate.

The Bundestag's health committee is due to discuss a Green Party draft to develop the Patient Rights Act on Wednesday, 11 November. The AOK Federal Association largely backs the draft and has published its own position paper that goes further.

Orange County – November 07, 2026 -- Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+ medical clinic in Irvine and Santa Ana, offers confidential STD testing and treatment, and the clinic says catching an infection early can head off lasting health problems.

STDs can affect people of all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations. They do not always cause obvious symptoms, so an infection can go unnoticed without testing.

Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can result in chronic pelvic pain and raise the risk of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Delayed syphilis treatment can damage vital organs, including the brain and heart.

Albuquerque – November 06, 2026 -- Adults and children in New Mexico can get free dental care on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the New Mexico Mission of Mercy clinic at Tingley Coliseum, EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE.

Doors open at 5:15 a.m. and no appointments are taken

Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis until daily capacity is reached. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. on both days. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cleanings, fillings and extractions are on offer

Services may include cleanings, fillings and extractions. Limited additional services may be available depending on how many volunteers show up. Before treatment, every patient receives oral health education and a medical screening.

Hollywood – November 06, 2026 -- Memorial Healthcare System's mobile health units have served more than 2,000 patients through more than 2,800 visits in the first nine months of 2026, bringing checkups, refills and school physicals to South Broward neighborhoods where access to care can be limited.

2025 results: 3,500 visits and a 62% drop in admissions

The program delivered more than 3,500 patient visits in 2025. Participating patients saw a 62% reduction in hospital admissions, and Memorial estimates $4.3 million in health system cost savings.

The adult unit made 1,623 visits over 224 service days. The pediatric unit made 1,961 visits over 248 service days. Together, the units served seven municipalities, three schools and 20 community sites, and took part in 15 community events.

Boulder – November 05, 2026 -- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, is FCS Awareness Day, and The Foundation for Triglyceride Disorders is asking the public to learn about Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and to share patient stories using #FCSAwarenessDay.

FCS leaves the body unable to break down triglycerides

FCS is a rare, inherited disorder. It causes extremely high blood fat levels and a constant risk of severe pancreatitis. The observance falls on the first Friday of November each year. The Foundation, formerly the FCS Foundation, now also serves people with multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome (MCS), severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) and triglyceride-induced pancreatitis.

For years, no FCS treatment existed. Several therapies are now approved, though the Foundation says access and awareness still lag behind the need.

CHICAGO – November 05, 2026 -- People who have lost someone to suicide can attend free in-person and virtual gatherings across Illinois between Nov. 14 and Nov. 22, culminating in International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Illinois chapter hosts events for all kinds of loss

The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is organizing the events. They are open to anyone who has lost a family member, friend, co-worker, or peer to suicide. Each one includes time for reflection, support, and connection, and the in-person events include a shared meal.

AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings said "healing becomes possible when we come together with others who understand."