Wellness & Beauty

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 -- Dreame Technology has launched the Pocket Cake High-Speed Hair Dryer, a compact travel dryer priced at $129.99 on Amazon, following up on its Pocket dryer that was named a TIME Best Invention of 2024.

The dryer folds to 7.8 inches and weighs under one pound

Pocket Cake uses a 180-degree flexible folding design to shrink into a phone-sized shape, making it easy to pack in a bag, tote, or bathroom drawer.

A 110,000RPM motor claims to dry hair in as little as 40 seconds

The brushless motor generates air speeds up to 70 meters per second. Dreame states the dryer can dry short hair in about 40 seconds, medium-length hair in roughly two minutes, and long hair in around three minutes.

NEW YORK – September 15, 2026 -- Expert Consumers has named NELL its top pick in a new review of the best mattresses for back pain, citing the brand's high-density pocket-coil system and zoned construction.

A king-size NELL mattress packs in thousands of coils

A king-size NELL Mattress contains 4,704 individually wrapped pocket coils, compared with roughly 500 to 1,000 coils in a typical mattress, according to brand materials cited in the review. Each coil compresses independently, which Expert Consumers says allows for more localized pressure distribution across the shoulders, hips, waist, and legs, along with reduced motion transfer and stable support beneath thinner comfort layers.

Minneapolis – September 15, 2026 -- A new study suggests one simple screen protector swap could ease digital eye strain for iPhone users, just as Apple's latest lineup hits shelves. Eyesafe, a screen-health technology company, published a white paper detailing survey results from 29 adult iPhone users conducted with Southwest Eye Care, an eye clinic.

Participants chose Eyesafe's filter nearly six times more often than a standard protector

In the two-period study, each participant used their phone at least two hours daily. They wore a standard clear screen protector for two weeks, then switched to one with Eyesafe CPF70 Technology for two weeks, completing identical surveys after each phase. Overall, 62% preferred the CPF70 protector, compared with 10% who preferred the standard one; 28% reported no preference.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Occupational therapist Dr. Jessica Mack has released a new book, "The Realignment: A Proven Method for Your Most Powerful Pivot," now available through Amazon, IngramSpark, and other retailers.

The book targets readers facing layoffs, burnout, or health setbacks

Dr. Mack wrote the book for people confronting disruptions they did not choose, including job loss, changing relationships, and economic or health challenges. Rather than offering a path back to who a person was before, she frames these moments as opportunities to redefine identity and purpose.

Boston – September 13, 2026 -- Embark Veterinary Inc. launched Behavior Insights & Training, a new in-app feature that translates a dog's DNA into 15 genetic behavior insights paired with a year of personalized training guidance.

The feature connects genetics to everyday quirks

Behavior Insights delivers 15 genetic markers tied to predispositions like hyperactivity, separation anxiety, wariness of unfamiliar objects or other dogs, and a tendency to feel easily overwhelmed. Instead of relying on generic breed advice, the tool aims to show pet parents why their dog reacts the way it does -- from lunging at visitors to anxiety triggered by jingling keys.

"Every dog owner knows the feeling of loving a dog whose habits don't fully make sense to them," said Amish Desai, Embark CEO. He said the feature gives owners a genetic starting point so training feels like working with a dog's wiring rather than against it.

Los Angeles – September 13, 2026 -- South Korean beauty brand VT Cosmetics is launching its Reedle scalp care collection inside Target Beauty Studio, the retailer's new prestige beauty section opening September 10 across more than 600 stores and on Target.com.

Four scalp products target hair loss with needle-free technology

The lineup includes the PDRN Reedle Shot Hair Ampoule in 100, 300 and 700 formulations, plus a PDRN Reedle Shot Scalp Shampoo. All four rely on VT's patented Reedle Shot method, which uses hydrolyzed marine-sponge spicules to create micro-channels that boost ingredient absorption without needles or downtime.

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.

Hanover, Pa. – September 12, 2026 -- Hanover Foods Corp. has launched a new frozen vegetable line called Skinny Veg, aimed at consumers taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications who often need smaller, nutrient-dense portions.

The line includes four blended vegetable-and-grain sides: Broccoli & Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts & Couscous, Spinach & Blackeye Peas, and Riced Cauliflower & Lentils. Each product contains just five ingredients -- one vegetable, one grain or legume, avocado oil, pepper and sea salt -- with no additives or preservatives.

San Antonio – – September 11, 2026 -- Complex breast implant revision surgery is not a simple swap of one implant for another, according to Dr. Gary Lawton, a Yale-trained, American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified surgeon practicing in San Antonio. Dr. Lawton, who has performed tens of thousands of breast implant operations over more than 25 years, says durable correction depends on the surgeon first reconstructing the history and mechanics of the original operation before making an incision.