Health & Wellness

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.

Orange County – November 07, 2026 -- Transgender and gender-diverse people starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can expect a first appointment built around medical history, risks, benefits and blood tests, followed by regular monitoring, according to Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+ medical clinic.

The first appointment covers history, risks and your goals

A healthcare professional reviews your medical history and explains the potential benefits and risks of treatment. The provider also outlines which blood tests or screenings may be needed. Patients are encouraged to share their goals and what they hope to experience from HRT, and to ask questions.

Watertown, New York – November 07, 2026 -- Twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste is the foundation for preventing the most common childhood dental problems, according to a HelloNation article featuring pediatric dental professional Dr. Andrew Beuttenmuller of Watertown Pediatric Dentistry.

Three problems show up most often as kids' teeth develop

The article names cavities, gum irritation and early tooth alignment concerns as the most common issues. Consistent care and early attention can often address or prevent them.

Sugar and bacteria drive cavities in young children

Tooth decay starts when sugars interact with bacteria in the mouth and form acids that weaken enamel. Young children face higher risk because their hygiene habits are still developing and they often eat sugary snacks and drink sugary beverages. Preventing cavities starts with daily routines and less sugar.

Racine, Wis. – November 07, 2026 -- Glaucoma patients who struggle with daily eye drops may have another route to steadier eye pressure: minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, known as MIGS, which may reduce how many medications some patients need, according to a new HelloNation article.

The piece draws on insights from Dr. Singh and Dr. Sanka of the Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha. It describes how glaucoma treatment has changed over the past few years, with newer approaches helping some patients address eye pressure earlier in the disease process.

Drops remain the first step, but they demand consistency

Glaucoma develops when increased eye pressure gradually damages the optic nerve. Without proper treatment, that damage can lead to permanent vision loss. For many patients, eye drops remain an important first step because they lower eye pressure and slow progression.

PALM BEACH – November 06, 2026 -- Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery is opening a Palm Beach location at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in November 2026, giving Florida clients access to facial, breast and body procedures led by Dr. Gabriel Chiu.

Dr. Chiu is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The Palm Beach practice will emphasize regenerative aesthetics, tissue preservation and natural-looking results, and will be set in what the practice describes as a discreet, luxury environment.

Dr. Chiu evaluates skin, volume, structure and proportion together

His approach considers all four factors at once rather than in isolation. In his words, the most beautiful results begin with understanding the individual's anatomy and aspirations.

Kawanishi, Japan – November 06, 2026 -- A water-based nail polish with nail-repairing keratin, paired with a remover made from 100% natural ingredients, was displayed at a Cancer Survivor Fashion Show at Kansai Rosai Hospital in Japan. Japanese GreenTech startup Green Science Alliance developed both products for people whose nails change during chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy drugs can darken, thin and weaken nails

Chemotherapy can change the nails. The source attributes this to inhibited basal cell division and proliferation in the skin, activated melanin-producing cells, and impaired nail growth. Drugs that may cause nail disorders include fluorouracil (5-FU), TS-1, capecitabine (Xeloda), docetaxel (Taxotere), paclitaxel (Taxol), cytarabine (Cylocide) and some molecular targeted drugs. Reported effects are darkening, ingrown nails, thinning and brittleness.

BALTIMORE – November 06, 2026 -- A Baltimore retiree who struggled to flip pancakes because of hand tremors went home the same day after an incisionless brain treatment at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

Mark Hunter, a grandfather who spent 25 years as a police officer, lives with essential tremor, a neurological condition that makes the hands shake involuntarily. Putting a screwdriver into a screw could take both hands. He became MedStar Health's first patient to undergo focused ultrasound.

The procedure took just over two hours

Dr. Justin Martello, chief of Neurology for the Baltimore region, performed the treatment. Focused ultrasound uses concentrated sound waves, guided by real-time MRI, to target the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus, a small structure in the brain. A carefully controlled lesion there disrupts the abnormal signals associated with tremor.

WASHINGTON – – November 06, 2026 -- Home lifters can now pre-order the MERACH P16, an all-in-one strength system that switches between a vertical and a 7-degree angled Smith rail and fits into roughly 38 square feet. The machine is expected to launch on November 16, 2026.

The P16 combines a power rack, dual cable system, pull-up station and landmine attachment. MERACH built it around an angled Smith rail, a feature more commonly found in commercial gyms. The two settings give users guided movement paths for squats, presses and rows, while the rack also supports free-weight lifting.

MERACH CEO Robert Luo said users can train on the Smith rail or use the rack for free weights, then move to cable work "without needing a room full of separate machines."

WEST PALM BEACH – November 06, 2026 -- A new longevity-focused wellness brand called IAN will launch its first product on December 22: an eight-gummy daily sachet that packs 24 ingredients into a Dragon Melon Yuzu stack. Founder Richard Laver built it to support mental clarity, antioxidant defense, healthy aging, and gut health.

Each sachet delivers 10 grams of fiber for 40 calories

One sachet contains 10 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 40 calories. IAN describes the formula as a mix of foundational nutrition and longevity-minded ingredients in a single daily serving.

The packaging is portable and design-forward, meant to move from the morning routine to wherever the day leads. Early access sign-ups and the full ingredient list are available at TryIan.Co.

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.