Health & Wellness

New York – September 13, 2026 -- MALIN+GOETZ has launched the Foaming Reset Mask, a five-minute treatment priced at $20 for 1 oz. / 30 ml and $55 for 4 oz. / 118 ml, now available on malinandgoetz.com.

The product updates the brand's longtime Detox Face Mask with a serum-infused gel that turns into an active foam on contact with skin, using oxygenating technology to lift away makeup, pollution and excess oil.

A 31-person clinical trial reports measurable changes in five minutes

According to the brand, a clinical assessment of 31 subjects found 100% showed an immediate visible reduction in pore size and 81% showed improved skin brightness after a single five-minute application. The formula is also said to boost hydration retention by 30% by supporting the skin barrier.

St. Louis – September 13, 2026 -- Archway Endodontics is marking five years of operation this September, with Dr. Brian R. Judd, DDS, MS, having treated patients at the practice since it opened its doors in September 2021.

The practice, located in the Hampton Village Plaza Medical Center at Hampton and Chippewa, focuses exclusively on endodontics, the dental specialty covering the interior of the tooth and the tissue surrounding the roots. Dr. Judd purchased the practice in August 2023, meaning patients and referring dentists across St. Louis County and Southern Illinois have worked with the same specialist for the entirety of Archway's five-year history.

Munich – September 13, 2026 -- A new YouGov survey commissioned by Air Doctor finds that 37 percent of Germans consider reliable WiFi or mobile data access essential to a stress-free vacation, ranking it above travel insurance (31 percent) and round-the-clock access to medical help abroad (29 percent).

The poll surveyed 2,182 people in Germany between June 26 and 28, 2026, with results weighted to be representative of the population aged 18 and over.

Safety and health top the list, but priorities shift fast

Sixty-two percent of respondents said feeling safe abroad matters most for a relaxed trip, and 56 percent cited the health of all travelers. Yet immediately after these basics, attention turns to logistics: 33 percent value flexible rebooking or cancellation options, and 29 percent prefer a fully pre-planned itinerary.

Chicago – September 13, 2026 -- The American Lung Association is expanding its Awareness, Trust and Action campaign to encourage more lung cancer patients to ask their doctors about clinical trials as a treatment option.

Every current lung cancer treatment originated in a clinical trial

"Clinical trials provide the most promising way to improve treatment outcomes and continue advancements in lung cancer care and survivorship," said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. He said the organization wants patients and caregivers to discuss all treatment options, including trials, with their healthcare providers.

Branford, Connecticut – September 13, 2026 -- EndoCare Dental Specialists has opened at 5 South Main St., Suite 515, in Branford, Connecticut, offering root canal treatment, retreatment, and surgical endodontics to patients across New Haven County.

Dr. Sam Ramadan brings more than 10,000 completed endodontic cases to the new practice

Dr. Sam Ramadan, DMD, a Connecticut native, leads the office after earning a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut, graduating in the top 10% of his class. He later completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he was recognized for clinical excellence in endodontics.

Lozen – September 12, 2026 -- Bulgarian supplier Victoria Nuts Ltd. has recalled its "Deluxe Strawberries in White Chocolate, 120g" product after an in-house inspection found the pesticide chlorpyrifos exceeding legal limits.

The recall covers two specific batches sold nationwide at Lidl in Germany.

Affected products carry the best-before date of April 16, 2027, and batch codes 12 L160426-1 and 13 L160426-1. No other Victoria Nuts Ltd. products sold at Lidl, and no other items under the Deluxe brand, are affected.

Customers can return the product to any Lidl store for a full refund.

Lidl confirmed that reimbursement will be issued even without a receipt. Consumers who purchased the affected batches are advised not to eat the product and to bring it back to a store.

Austin, Texas -- September 8, 2026 -- Function members can now securely connect their personal health data to Muse, Meta's newly launched personal AI agent, the company announced.

Muse joins ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity in Function's expanding network of AI connectors, letting members feed their lab results and health insights directly into the AI tools they already use daily.

Muse can turn lab results into actionable health plans

Once connected, Muse draws on a member's Function lab results and clinician-reviewed summaries to inform goals and tasks. Members can ask Muse how a specific lab result compares to their optimal range, have it build or adjust a plan toward a health goal using their own data as context, or let it flag and follow up when it's time to schedule the next Function lab visit.

Arlington – September 12, 2026 -- Water Wings Swim School will open its newest location at 6501 South Cooper St, Suite 101-C in Mansfield-Arlington South, with a grand opening celebration set for September 26.

Husband-and-wife team brings swim safety mission from Nigeria to Texas

The location is owned by Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie, former oil and gas professionals who previously worked as a subsea engineer and accountant. While living in Scotland, the couple learned that drowning is a leading cause of death in Nigeria and used their life savings to open Nigeria's first heated indoor swim academy in 2022. After relocating to the United States, they partnered with Water Wings to bring year-round swim instruction to Mansfield-Arlington South, with plans to open 10 swim schools over the next 10 years, including future locations in Africa.

Fort Worth, Texas – September 12, 2026 -- Travelers booking Round the World trips through oneworld.com will now receive a free subscription to Timeshifter, a jet lag app used by more than 1.7 million people worldwide.

The complimentary subscription, effective immediately, covers a customer's entire itinerary, factoring in every flight and time zone change from departure to final return.

Timeshifter builds personalized plans around each traveler's flight schedule

The app uses circadian science to generate advice tailored to a customer's flight itinerary, typical sleep pattern, chronotype, and personal preferences. Timeshifter says it is already used by astronauts, Formula One teams, and professional athletes.

Mandeville – September 12, 2026 -- J&J Exterminating, Louisiana's largest independently-owned pest control company, is warning Mandeville families that common household pests can carry pathogens linked to serious illnesses, urging residents to treat infestations rather than wait them out.

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are already circulating this season

Louisiana health officials have confirmed West Nile virus activity this season, according to the company, meaning mosquitoes in Mandeville backyards can pose a direct health threat during outdoor gatherings. Ticks in the area also carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Alpha-gal syndrome, illnesses that can produce lasting effects.