Orange County – October 20, 2026 -- Radiant Health Centers is running community health education programs across Orange County that cover nutrition, reproductive health, HIV and STI prevention, and chronic disease management. The programs are open to people of all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community.

Orange County – October 20, 2026 -- You don't need to wait for a crisis to see a counselor. Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+ clinic in Orange County, outlines four everyday situations in which mental health counseling can help.

Fairport, New York – October 19, 2026 -- Beginners who worry about being judged at the gym can start with a certified personal trainer who builds a plan around their goals, experience, movement ability and overall health, according to a HelloNation article featuring Joshua Bankes of JMB Personal Training.

Washington – October 19, 2026 -- Nearly three in four Americans (74%) now own at least one pet, and 98% of pet owners report at least one health benefit from it, according to a new benchmark survey from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI).

Another 15% of Americans plan to get a pet. Multi-pet homes are common: 64% of owners report more than one pet. The survey counted an average of three pets per household across all pet types, and 2.2 when only dogs and cats are counted.

Alexandria – October 19, 2026 -- Residents of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties can now book certified personal trainers who arrive at their home, office or neighborhood with professional-grade equipment. GYMGUYZ, which describes itself as the world's largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, has launched its Northern Virginia location. Its bright-red vehicles carry the gear, so clients skip the commute, the crowded gym and the guesswork.

Novato, Calif. – October 19, 2026 -- More than 31 million Americans live with eczema, and during October the National Eczema Association (NEA) is giving them a free national data report and a set of video stories to see, share and discuss.

Eczema Awareness Month 2026 is built around the theme "State of Eczema." Since Oct. 1, NEA has asked people with eczema and their caregivers a two-part question: what is it like to live with eczema, and what does it take to get good care?

Taipei – October 19, 2026 -- JUBILEE Biomedical's JUBI Plasma cold plasma skincare device has won the Brands & Retail category at the 2026 COSMETIC 360 Awards in Paris. The Taiwanese company says one mode, running below 40°C, targets nine skincare areas.

Tooele – October 19, 2026 -- A routine dental exam does more than look for cavities: according to a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Landon B. Rockwell of Rosewood Family Dentistry in Tooele, Utah, it can catch problems before you notice any symptoms.

Exams check teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues

Dental professionals look for early signs of decay and inflammation. They also check for enamel wear and grinding damage. Enamel is the outer defense against decay and sensitivity, so spotting early wear helps protect it.

California – October 19, 2026 -- A retinal implant paired with camera-equipped glasses has helped more than 80% of recipients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) read, do crosswords, and use their phones after training. The PRIMA system was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clearance in the US.

Arlington, Texas – October 19, 2026 -- Hundreds of Dallas-Fort Worth residents got health screenings and mammograms, and met Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson, at a community health fair at AT&T Stadium over the weekend.