Health & Wellness

Manassas – September 16, 2026 -- Meant Health has expanded its telehealth platform to connect patients with licensed U.S. clinicians for evaluation and prescription of FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic.

Patients start with an intake questionnaire before any prescription decision

The process begins with a questionnaire covering health history, current medications and treatment goals. A licensed clinician then reviews the submission and decides, case by case, whether a prescription is appropriate.

Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss

Ozempic carries FDA approval for treating type 2 diabetes. When clinicians prescribe it for weight management, that use is off-label and remains entirely at the clinician's discretion.

Beverly Hills – September 16, 2026 -- Patients who once sought bigger breast implants or more dramatic Brazilian butt lifts are increasingly asking surgeons to scale things back, according to board-certified plastic surgeon David Sayah, MD, FACS, who practices in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Sayah says breast implant removal, breast revision surgery and buttock reduction have become a regular part of his practice as patients seek to restore more natural proportions after earlier augmentation.

National implant removal numbers stay flat even as consultations shift

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' 2024 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report recorded 41,271 breast implant removal procedures in 2024, compared with 41,115 in 2023 -- a marginal change. Dr. Sayah says the raw totals don't reflect what he's hearing in his own consultation room, where conversations have moved from adding volume to reducing or revising it.

Moberly, Mo. – September 16, 2026 -- Patients starting therapy are being urged to check their insurance benefits before booking a first appointment, according to a new article from HelloNation featuring Vicky Martin, MS, MA, LPC, of Oak Hills Behavioral Health Solutions in Moberly, Missouri.

The article notes that plans which look similar on paper can differ sharply in deductibles, co-pays, referral requirements, and limits on behavioral health visits. Those gaps often surface only after treatment has already begun, leading to unexpected bills.

A mental health co-pay is only part of the cost equation

A co-pay is the amount owed per session after insurance pays its share, but the article explains some plans instead use coinsurance -- a percentage of the total session cost -- or require a separate therapy deductible to be met first. These structures can change out-of-pocket totals significantly over the course of treatment.

Bentonville, Ark. – September 16, 2026 -- Pinnacle Fertility Network is opening a new clinic in Bentonville, Arkansas, and is now scheduling patients online for the location.

Dr. Shauna McKinney leads the new Northwest Arkansas team

Care will be led by Shauna McKinney, MD, Medical Director of Pinnacle Fertility Oklahoma, alongside nurse practitioner McKenzie Stock and a clinical and laboratory team. Dr. McKinney is a fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist with experience treating patients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. Her expertise covers IVF, ICSI and genetic testing, as well as care for endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS and recurrent pregnancy loss.

New York – September 16, 2026 -- ALLSWIFIT will launch its new carbon-plate running shoe, ActiveRise+, exclusively on the brand's website on September 15, 2026, targeting everyday runners rather than race-day specialists.

The shoe weighs approximately 6.35 to 6.56 ounces in a US Men's Size 9 and delivers more than 80% energy return, according to the company. ALLSWIFIT positions ActiveRise+ as a more approachable alternative to aggressive race-day carbon-plate shoes, aimed at runners doing tempo runs, interval sessions, and long-distance training.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- MERACH has unveiled its new flagship treadmill, the UltraWalk W60 Plus, at IFA Berlin 2026, targeting people who want to walk more during work-from-home hours. The treadmill is available for pre-order in Europe until September 20, 2026, at €379.99, discounted €80 from its €459.99 retail price.

The treadmill runs on a brushless motor rated for 15,000 hours

The UltraWalk W60 Plus features a brushless motor with 3.5 horsepower peak output and a built-in Hall sensor for consistent speed control, even at slower walking paces. MERACH says the motor is designed to run for up to 15,000 hours.

Noise levels stay at 53 decibels during operation

The company built the machine for quiet use in home offices, citing a 53-decibel noise level during operation. A convection cooling system with two vents helps dissipate heat, and the treadmill is rated for three hours of continuous use.

Youngstown, Ohio – September 15, 2026 -- Adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood disorders that outpatient therapy alone can't manage may be candidates for a partial hospitalization program, according to a new HelloNation feature spotlighting Gloris Griffin of Gloris Counseling Services LLC.

PHP fills the gap between weekly therapy and inpatient care

A partial hospitalization program, or PHP, provides structured daytime mental health treatment while allowing participants to return home each evening. The article describes it as a level of care for adults who need more support than weekly counseling but do not require overnight hospitalization. In the Mahoning Valley, these programs commonly serve people facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, or emotional crises disrupting daily life.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- A new report from maternal care brand Momcozy and NielsenIQ (NIQ) finds that 91% of mothers identify as the primary caregiver in their household, while more than half struggle to find personal time amid caregiving, work and daily pressures.

The 2026 U.S. Mother & Baby Market Trends Report, released in August, surveyed 1,240 U.S. female caregivers ages 18-45 through NIQ's consumer panel in March 2026. Respondents were either pregnant with their first child or raising children between 0 and 24 months old.

Working moms make up a majority of caregivers surveyed

58% of moms surveyed work full-time, a figure that climbs to 64% among mothers with two or more children. Despite these work demands, 58% still cite a lack of personal time as a major source of parenting stress.

Los Angeles – September 15, 2026 -- Cécred has released Temple Oud Hair Perfume, a $54 standalone fragrance that lets fans wear the brand's signature scent independent of its haircare line for the first time.

The perfume rolls out across three retail channels this month

The 1.7 fl oz bottle became available on cecred.com starting September 10, followed by the Ulta Beauty App on September 17 and ULTA Beauty stores nationwide on September 19. It marks Cécred's first fragrance-focused product since the brand launched in 2024.

Temple Oud has already built a following inside Cécred's existing products

The scent runs through the brand's Foundation and Styling Collections, and customers have repeatedly asked for a way to wear it beyond wash day, according to the company.

Los Angeles – September 15, 2026 -- Perelel's Triple-Support Protein is now available at more than 65 Bluestone Lane cafés across the country, starting with a limited-time Pumpkin Chai fall collection.

The rollout marks the start of a year-long national partnership between the OB/GYN-founded women's health brand and the New York-based café chain, launched today.

The formula combines protein, creatine, and prebiotic fiber in one drink

Each serving of Triple-Support Protein delivers 20g of plant-based protein, 3g of creatine monohydrate, and 5g of low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the product was shown to support stable blood sugar, healthy cholesterol metabolism, memory, and feelings of fullness over four weeks of daily use compared to a placebo.