Health & Wellness

Manassas – October 30, 2026 -- People on a GLP-1 program can get coaching for buffets, restaurant meals, and travel days this holiday season through Meant, a telehealth company that is highlighting its optional Care Coach support.

Meant says family dinners, office parties, and travel rarely leave routines untouched, and food questions often come up between appointments. Sleep, movement, and stress also tend to shift in December, and all of them affect how a person approaches eating.

Care Coaches cover goals, social events, and cravings

According to Meant, a Care Coach can help members with:

West Hollywood – October 30, 2026 -- Los Angeles patients who struggle with slipping dentures, or who have been told they lack the bone for implants, can be evaluated for fixed full-arch teeth planned around their own anatomy at Sunset Oral and Facial Surgery.

Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon David Salehani, DDS, MD, pairs a cone beam CT (CBCT) scan and digital treatment planning with the X-Guide dynamic navigation system for All-on-X treatment. He maps the position, angle and depth of each implant before surgery, then tracks the drill against that plan in real time as the implants go in. The practice serves patients throughout Los Angeles, including West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Franklin, Tenn. – October 30, 2026 -- A whistling hearing aid is usually not broken. According to a HelloNation article featuring Franklin audiologist Dr. Elizabeth Welch, the noise typically traces back to fit, earwax or settings that a clinic can fix.

Feedback happens when amplified sound leaks back into the microphone

Whistling, also called feedback, occurs when amplified sound escapes the ear canal and loops back into the device's microphone. The result is a sharp whistle or other distorted noise.

Poor fit is a leading cause of whistling

A hearing aid that does not sit securely lets sound escape. The shape of the ear canal can change with aging, weight fluctuations or ear infections, which makes leaks more likely. Custom earmolds and regular professional adjustments keep the fit snug and improve sound clarity.

Schwalbach – October 30, 2026 -- Braun is pitching two premium grooming devices as gifts for men: the All-in-One Trimmer Set Series 9 for flexible styling and the NEVO electric shaver for a close, smooth shave. The right choice depends on whether versatility or shaving thoroughness matters more to the recipient.

The Series 9 set replaces several devices with one

The All-in-One Series 9 combines a beard trimmer, hair clipper and body groomer in a single system. The set includes the trimmer, attachments for beard, hair and body, a SmoothShave attachment, a GilletteLabs razor, a charging station, an organizer case, a bag and a cleaning brush.

Fourteen length settings from 3 to 21 mm cover looks from a three-day beard to a full beard, precise contours and short to medium haircuts. ProBlade blades handle different beard types, and AutoSense technology adjusts power to hair density automatically.

New York – October 30, 2026 -- Men looking for practical guidance on mental health now have a new national resource: Mediaplanet's Men's Mental Health campaign, published within USA TODAY and on the Future of Personal Health digital content hub.

Jake Shane anchors the cover story

Netflix podcaster and internet sensation Jake Shane is the publication's cover story. Editorial also comes from Howie Mandel, All-Star athlete Kevin Love, Dr. Mark Hyman and author Yung Pueblo. They share personal experiences and expert perspectives on mental health, emotional well-being, resilience and personal growth.

San Francisco – October 30, 2026 -- If a holiday visit is your first full day in months with an aging parent, a memory care director says what you notice is worth writing down and bringing to a doctor.

Gloria Vo, executive director of Frank Residences, an assisted living and memory care community at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, says families often call after the holidays. Vo is trained in dementia support through the Crisis Prevention Institute. Her advice: nobody needs to diagnose a parent at the dinner table, but paying attention is not overreacting.

November is Alzheimer's awareness month, with 7.4 million Americans affected

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's.

San Diego – October 30, 2026 -- U.S. service members and veterans with a cancer diagnosis can now get comprehensive genomic profiling and biomarker interpretation at no cost, through a nationwide program called Cancer Hunt from the nonprofit SOTERIA Precision Medicine Foundation.

SOTERIA, a California-based 501(c)(3), is currently accepting both patient referral partners and military and veteran patients with a cancer diagnosis. The program also aims to reduce the administrative burden on treating oncologists and medical institutions.

A multidisciplinary team supports each patient's care team

Cancer Hunt deploys oncology nurse navigators, PhD-level scientists, oncology specialists and logistics coordinators. Their job is to give treating clinical teams actionable molecular data specific to each patient's disease.

Munich – October 30, 2026 -- A new botulinum toxin approved in the EU since July 2026 starts working within eight hours but wears off after just two to three weeks, giving first-timers a short-term preview of aesthetic treatment.

Boey acts fast and fades fast

The active ingredient is trenibotulinumtoxin E, also called botulinum neurotoxin type E, sold as Boey® by Allergan Aesthetics. Like other botulinum toxins, it blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine between nerve and muscle. The treated muscle relaxes and the skin above looks smoother.

Munich – October 30, 2026 -- A new international patient film released for HPP Awareness Day follows three people living with hypophosphatasia (HPP): Antje from Germany, Mario from Brazil and Lisa from the USA.

The three describe years of symptoms, uncertainty and a long road to diagnosis. They also show how the rare inherited disease can affect social life, family and plans for the future, and what relief the correct diagnosis brought them.

HPP stems from low activity of one enzyme

The condition is caused by inherited, reduced activity of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase. Because the enzyme plays a role in many processes in the body, HPP can appear at any age and in very different ways. Symptoms range from muscle and joint pain, fatigue and limited mobility to repeated fractures. Depending on severity, physical stamina and independence can be sharply restricted.

Sherwood – October 30, 2026 -- For seniors weighing a walk-in shower against a tub, a HelloNation article says zero-threshold walk-in showers are often the safer and easier choice, especially for people who use walkers or chairs.

Bathrooms come first because wet surfaces and tight space raise the risk

The article, featuring Troy and Molly Mueller, remodeling experts in Sherwood, Wisconsin, says the most effective aging-in-place changes start with safety. Bathrooms are usually the first area addressed.

Tubs can still work, but they typically need extra safety measures such as grab bars or step-through inserts. The article says the right choice depends on each household's needs.

Slip-resistant flooring and grab bars in key spots add stability without changing the look of the room. Handheld showerheads and built-in seating add comfort and ease of use.