Health & Wellness

Austin, Texas – October 06, 2026 -- University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning and his mother, Ellen Manning, are fronting a new national campaign for Humann, maker of SuperBeets, the company's heart-health supplement brand built on nitric oxide research.

The campaign debuted ahead of the Allstate Red River Rivalry weekend and spans social, digital and community content featuring the mother-son duo alongside a cardiologist. A tailgate-themed video marks the launch, with additional social shorts rolling out through the college football season. Fans can get 20% off at Humann's microsite using the promo code MANNING20.

Chicago – October 06, 2026 -- Thinx is launching Butterfly Shorts, a new period underwear style designed to be worn as visible athleisure rather than hidden undergarment, available starting today at Thinx.com for $56.

The shorts offer leakproof protection for up to 12 hours

Butterfly Shorts feature Coolcore breathable mesh fabric and an absorbent gusset built for overnight use. They come in sizes XS through 4X and are marketed for activities like workouts, travel, and daily errands.

The style builds on an existing teen product

Thinx previously offered a Butterfly Shorts style for teens, and this launch extends the same design -- combining protection, comfort, and wearability -- to an adult audience.

Oceanside – October 06, 2026 -- All About Smiles Dentistry has relaunched its website and completed a full renovation of its office at 3471 Long Beach Road, marking three decades of serving families on Long Island.

The practice, founded in 1996 by Dr. Pamela L. Sands, DDS, now operates as a fully digital office. Its new site, allaboutsmilesoceanside.com, lets patients browse services, meet its three specialists, and access care resources online.

Dr. Sands built the practice around pediatric and special-needs dentistry

Dr. Sands earned her DDS at Stony Brook University and trained in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she served as chief resident. She has specialized training in treating patients with developmental and physical disabilities.

Vienna, Va. – October 05, 2026 -- MyEyeDr. is marking its 25th anniversary this fall with limited-edition eyewear collaborations from Ray-Ban and Tom Ford, now available through the vision care chain.

Ray-Ban reimagines its 1952 Wayfarer with MyEyeDr. blue

The limited-edition Original Wayfarer features a layer of MyEyeDr.'s signature blue beneath a classic black frame, revealing a subtle pop of color depending on the angle. The silhouette was first introduced in 1952.

Tom Ford adds two exclusive frames to the lineup

The Tom Ford 25th anniversary collection includes one exclusive frame for men and one for women, each built around the designer brand's signature details.

Newport Beach, Calif. – October 05, 2026 -- Sequel Brands is putting biohacker Gary Brecka's personal supplement picks on retail shelves across five of its fitness and wellness franchises, giving gym members a curated way to buy the products he uses in his own routine.

The collection launches across five franchise brands

The retail rollout covers Ultimate Longevity Center, Pilates Addiction, BODY20, iFlex Stretch Studios and beem Light Sauna. The initial lineup includes H2Tab, BodyHealth's PerfectAmino and Electrolytes, Baja Gold Mineral Sea Salt, and Cymbiotika, with more products expected to join later.

Philadelphia – October 05, 2026 -- Christopher Ahmed, MD, a cataract surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist, will begin seeing patients at Keystone Eye Associates | OCLI Vision's Philadelphia office on November 2, 2026.

Dr. Ahmed treats cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease

Dr. Ahmed's practice focuses on advanced cataract surgery and personalized lens selection based on each patient's lifestyle and vision goals. He also manages glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, dry eye and general eye health issues. For glaucoma patients, he offers medical therapy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

He trained at Temple University Hospital

Dr. Ahmed completed his ophthalmology residency at Temple University Hospital, where he received training in advanced cataract surgery and anterior segment care.

Lansing – October 05, 2026 -- Simple household changes like nonslip rugs, raised food bowls, and orthopedic beds can significantly improve comfort and mobility for aging dogs, according to Dr. Joyce Heideman of Southside Animal Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

Her insights, featured in a HelloNation article, outline practical steps pet owners can take at home rather than relying on costly equipment or medical intervention alone.

Nonslip surfaces prevent falls in dogs with weakened joints

Dr. Heideman notes that nonslip rugs or runners give dogs with balance problems or joint weakness secure footing on smooth floors. This traction helps prevent injury and supports mobility and confidence as dogs age.

Salt Lake City – October 05, 2026 -- Nolla Health has become the first company in the country authorized to let an AI system issue initial prescriptions, starting with acne treatment for adults in Utah through its Nolla Derm app for $4.99 a month.

The approval, granted after months of work with the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence, lets Nolla's AI prescribe acne medication directly to patients 18 and older, bypassing the waitlists and office visits that keep most people from ever seeing a dermatologist.

Nolla targets a gap affecting 100,000 Utah residents

An estimated 100,000 people in Utah live with active acne at any given time, but only 10% ever see a dermatologist, according to the company. The average wait for an appointment in the state is 61 days -- nearly double the national median -- and 11 Utah counties have no dermatologist at all. Visits that do happen can cost up to $300.

Plantation, Fla. – October 05, 2026 -- Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America has won top honors at the 2026 World Spa Awards, with properties recognized in Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico.

Four properties claimed country-level top spa titles

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grand Cayman was named Cayman Islands' Best Resort Spa 2026, located at the Caribbean's first and only Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star resort on Seven Mile Beach. The spa pairs in-house consultations with treatments from 111SKIN and ESPA, alongside vibroacoustic wellness beds that combine soundscapes with body-based relaxation.

Los Angeles – October 05, 2026 -- THIS IS CRAZY!, a benefit play exploring mental illness and family survival, arrives at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills for a single performance on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with tickets on sale now.

The show previously debuted in New York, drawing talent including Jane Fonda, Edie Falco, and Mark Ruffalo, and raised nearly $500,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). One hundred percent of proceeds from the Los Angeles performance and afterparty will again go to NAMI.

The Los Angeles cast features Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette.

The ensemble also includes Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow, Rob Morrow, Rachel Hilson, Colette Hayes, Luke Ferrari, and Olivia Oguma, with additional names still to be announced.