Health & Wellness

Cortland, Ohio – November 05, 2026 -- Patients in the U.S. can now request six compounded peptides through Amble Health's online medical service: BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, Epitalon, Semax, and KPV. The expansion follows a new interim policy from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Patients see a licensed provider before anything ships

The process starts with an online health assessment. A licensed healthcare provider then reviews the patient's medical history, discusses their health goals, and decides whether treatment is appropriate. If a medication is prescribed, a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy prepares it and ships it to the patient's door with instructions and ongoing support.

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.

OREM, Utah – November 05, 2026 -- Bucked Up is releasing two Limited Edition winter flavors, Winter Razz and Frosted Cranberry, across all five of its pre-workout formulas. They are available at buckedup.com and select fitness retailers while supplies last.

That makes ten Limited Edition products on a caffeine ladder running from 200mg to 400mg. The company says the formulas themselves have not changed.

Two flavors, two profiles

Winter Razz is a raspberry-grape blend. Raspberry comes first and grape closes it out, sweet and bright without turning syrupy, according to the brand. Frosted Cranberry pairs tart cranberry with lychee for a crisp, lightly floral finish. Both mix in cold water, and the packaging carries snow, frost and icicle-antler artwork.

Every caffeine level gets a winter option

Seasonal flavors usually land on a single product. This release covers the full lineup:

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."

Hamm – November 05, 2026 -- Families arranging live-in care for a relative in Germany often face private costs of 3,500 to 5,000 euros a month, depending on care level and individual needs, according to care provider SILESIA Pflege- und Betreuungsdienste GmbH. Founder and managing director Sarah Lange-Pasternak argues that the employment model behind a caregiver matters as much as the person herself.

A fall, a hospital stay or advancing dementia can quickly leave a relative needing many hours of daily support, more than visits from an outpatient nursing service can cover. Many families look for care at home, but run into models where caregivers are placed by foreign agencies or posted to Germany. Reports of problematic working conditions and unclear responsibilities add to the uncertainty.

Summerville – November 05, 2026 -- Shoppers who want supplements verified by an independent body now have more than 60 Thorne products to choose from that carry NSF Certified for Sport status, including the newly certified Protein Optimizer and Vitamin B12.

Thorne describes the lineup as one of the largest in the industry.

The certification covers testing, audits and ongoing monitoring

NSF Certified for Sport combines independent product testing, formulation and label review, manufacturing facility audits and ongoing monitoring. The program helps verify that product contents match label claims. It also checks for unsafe levels of contaminants and tests finished product lots for substances banned by major athletic organizations.

Berlin – November 05, 2026 -- Visitors can see a free art exhibition on antibiotic resistance from November 7 to 14, 2026, on the ground floor of the ALEXA shopping center at Alexanderplatz.

"Sketching Antimicrobial Resistance – Thirty Stories, One Health" is a European touring exhibition, and Berlin is its first stop in Germany. ALEXA is hosting it together with the Federal Ministry of Health. It can be visited during the center's regular hours, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thirty illustrations turn a complex topic into images

The show consists of 30 illustrations by artists from all EU and EEA member states. They cover the proper use of antibiotics, hygiene and infection prevention, the protection of pets and farm animals, and the effects on the environment. The visual language is meant to be understandable regardless of age or prior knowledge.

Wiesbaden – November 04, 2026 -- Women with Crohn's disease waited a median of 12.6 months for a diagnosis, compared with 4.5 months for men, according to a multicenter study. The figures come as Germany marks Gastrointestinal Health Day on November 7.

Around 650,000 people in Germany live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, two of the most common chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and exhaustion have many possible causes, so the path to a diagnosis can be long.

Ulcerative colitis shows the same gap

For ulcerative colitis, the median time to diagnosis was 2.7 months for men and 6.1 months for women.

NEW YORK – November 04, 2026 -- A daily drink mix called NOVOS Core improved blood vessel function, arterial flexibility and systolic blood pressure in healthy adults aged 40 and older over six months, according to a randomized trial published in the European Heart Journal Open.

The STAMINA trial was led by Professor Christian Heiss of the University of Surrey, together with colleagues at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. It was double-blind and placebo-controlled. Participants already had measures within normal ranges, which leaves little room for improvement.

Three vascular measures improved against placebo

Flow-mediated dilation (FMD), the primary endpoint that tracks how well arteries widen as blood flow increases, rose 47% from baseline in the NOVOS Core group. The adjusted improvement versus placebo was 2.9 percentage points.

NEW YORK – November 04, 2026 -- People with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers can now find an online hub, a practical guide and an interactive webinar explaining deep brain stimulation (DBS) at michaeljfox.org/dbs. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) and Medtronic plc built the materials together.

The hub covers how DBS works, its risks and life after surgery

The resources, collected in "The Live On with DBS Education Hub," explain how DBS works and its potential benefits and risks. They also cover preparing for surgery, adjusting to life with a DBS device, and the latest research advances. More programming is planned.

Medtronic is the premier partner of the initiative. MJFF says industry support lets it keep editorial oversight of the content while directing donor-raised dollars toward research.