Health & Wellness

Bethesda, Md. – September 08, 2026 -- Brave Healer Productions has released "Unleash Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming You," a collection of essays from 25 coaches, healers, physicians, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders focused on living a more authentic and joyful life.

The book targets readers who feel beaten down or unsure of their identity, offering personal stories on topics ranging from acceptance and forgiveness to ending disconnected parenting and turning household chaos into calm.

Julie Goldberg leads a team of 25 contributors

Julie Goldberg, founder of Triangle Light Center and The Unleash Yourself Community in Durham, N.C., serves as lead author. Jordan Bain, a spiritual guide and Kabbalah instructor, wrote the foreword.

Morgantown, W.Va. – September 08, 2026 -- A single chiropractic adjustment cannot correct a mechanical imbalance that has shaped a person's spine and movement patterns for months or years, according to Dr. Kevin D. Trembush of Advantage Health & Wellness, featured in a HelloNation article on chiropractic treatment plans.

One-visit fixes work only for basic wellness upkeep, not chronic problems

The article distinguishes between simple wellness maintenance, where a single visit may suffice, and cases involving chronic issues or injuries, where expecting full correction in one session is unrealistic. Tissues that have adapted to stress over time need repeated care before the body can accept healthier mechanics.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- ODYSS, winner of the IFA Innovation Award 2026, has unveiled the N1, an AI-powered necklace designed to automatically track eating habits and eliminate manual food logging.

The necklace detects eating without any typing or photos

The ODYSS N1 uses a G-sensor and contact sensors to detect when it's being worn, while a wide-angle camera captures visual food cues and hand-to-mouth movements to identify eating behavior in real time. Unlike smartwatches, which track calories burned but not consumed, the device is built specifically to capture dietary intake data that has long been missing from personal health tracking.

Tallahassee, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Dunwoody, Georgia, giving patients in DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta another location to access registered treatment products.

The Dunwoody store hosts a public grand opening on September 10

The celebration begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by a food truck, storewide discounts, and merchandise giveaways for visitors.

Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers says the location expands regional patient access

"This new DeKalb County dispensary expands access to medical cannabis for patients throughout Metro Atlanta," Rivers said, adding that the company aims to serve the Dunwoody community with quality products and customer service.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- The German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court of Braunschweig challenging the approval of the pesticide Joystick, arguing it releases the persistent chemical trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) into the environment.

EFSA toughens its health risk assessment of TFA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently strengthened its health risk evaluation of TFA, citing evidence that the substance can alter levels of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone. EFSA also flagged the need for further research into long-term risks, including potential cancer risk and effects on the immune system.

Joystick's active ingredient breaks down into TFA

Joystick, a herbicide used in field crop farming, contains the active ingredient diflufenican. According to recent scientific findings cited by DUH, this compound degrades in the environment partly into TFA.

Clearwater, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The National Safe Boating Council is urging boaters heading onto the water this Labor Day weekend to wear life jackets and use engine cut-off switches, citing federal data showing drowning as the leading cause of boating deaths.

Drowning caused 76% of boating fatalities in 2024

According to the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics, drowning was the reported cause of death in 76% of all boating fatalities that year. Of those drowning victims, 87% were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.

"Labor Day weekend is a wonderful time to celebrate the close of summer on the water, but safety must come first," said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council. She urged boaters to wear a life jacket, use an engine cut-off switch, and never operate a vessel under the influence.

Hamburg – September 08, 2026 -- NDR has launched the 16th edition of its annual charity campaign "Hand in Hand für Norddeutschland," this year devoted entirely to mental health among children and teenagers under the motto "MENTAL. STARK. FÜRS LEBEN."

The broadcaster is partnering with the six northern German state associations of the German Red Cross, chaired by the Hamburg chapter, alongside the nationwide Aktionsbündnis Seelische Gesundheit (ABSG). The ABSG alone coordinates more than 100 network partners across northern Germany focused on psychological wellbeing.

One in five children in Germany lives with a psychiatric disorder

Citing figures from Germany's Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, NDR notes that roughly a fifth of all children and adolescents in the country are affected by a mental health condition. Anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, and learning, eating or addiction disorders rank among the most common diagnoses.

Houston – September 08, 2026 -- A Houston plastic surgeon is applying decades-old principles of classical sculpture to modern body-contouring procedures, arguing that anatomy and artistry must work together for safe, natural-looking results.

Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz studies proportion and shadow before ever entering the operating room

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD, founder of De La Cruz Plastic Surgery and a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, says his years studying classical portrait and figurative sculpture shape how he approaches liposuction and body contouring. "Sculpture changed the way I see the human body," De La Cruz said. "You begin seeing how every contour flows into the next."

New Albany, Ohio – September 08, 2026 -- American Regent, Inc. is voluntarily recalling three lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vials nationwide, down to the consumer level.

Customers reported leaking and cracked vials

The recall follows customer complaints of leaking and cracked vials, which compromise sterility assurance. The company's investigation also found particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic material, acrylic, polyethylene and glass inside affected vials.

Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- ALS Network and the Hellenic ALS Association have announced a joint campaign built around a paddling expedition through the Greek Islands, running October 5-12, to raise funds and awareness for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in both the United States and Greece.

Tom Horton, a longtime supporter of ALS Network, will lead the journey alongside nine family members and friends, honoring his late mother, whose Greek heritage shaped his connection to the country. Donations collected through ALS Network's Greece expedition campaign will fund the organization's work in the U.S., while the Hellenic ALS Association will direct fundraising toward its programs for people with ALS across Greece.