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IBX offers new plan options, rewards, and virtual care solutions for 2027 Open Enrollment

Explore IBX’s 2027 health plans, new virtual care options and up to $750 in wellness rewards. Open enrollment runs Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 15, 2027. more

IBX Newsroom (via PhillyVoice) | 10/29/26

West Springfield police seek identity of suspects in armed robbery

The West Springfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery. more

Beck Wehner (via WWLP22 News - US News) | 10/29/26

Plastic Tea Bags Steep Thousands of Microplastics Into Every Cup—and That’s Not All

Some plastic tea bags can steep as much as 555 to 2,498 microplastic particles per cup, according to university researchers in Türkiye. But that contamination is only the beginning. more

Matthew Phelan (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture) | 10/29/26

Friends of Jack donates therapy cars to St. Anne's Hospital

A bit of hope and happiness can be seen zooming down the halls of St. Anne's Hospital, part of Brown University Health. more

Kait Walsh (via WPRI - Local News) | 10/29/26

Taylor Dayne packs ‘heart and love’ into Vegas shows

The singer says to expect “a soundtrack of your life” when she kicks off her Strip residency this month. more

C.L. Gaber Special to the (via Las Vegas Review-Journal) | 10/29/26

Do I need to act during Medicare’s open enrollment?

Medicare’s open enrollment period is for people who are already 65 or under 65 and enrolled in Medicare. more

Toni King Toni Says (via Las Vegas Review-Journal) | 10/29/26

South Carolina to restrict SNAP purchases of candy, soda and energy drinks starting Nov. 1

South Carolina will prohibit SNAP purchases of candy, soda, energy drinks and other sweetened beverages starting Nov. 1 under a new pilot program. more

Via WCNC | 10/29/26

Drug-Drug-Drug-Herb-Herb-Drug-Herb:

The Treatment for Poly-treatment You go to the doctor for a complaint, and you get some medications. It may be more meds than you expected, since they will try to sell you “preventative” … more

Sydney Ross Singer (via Hawaii Reporter) | 10/27/26

Breast Cancer Surgery, Arm Lymphedema, and Tight Bra Straps

There is a lymphatic pathway that was discovered in the 18th and 19th centuries, which is now being re-discovered by anatomists, called the Mascagni-Sappey pathway, named after the scientists who … more

Sydney Ross Singer (via Hawaii Reporter) | 10/22/26

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most … more

NewsUSA | 10/8/26

Ask About Clinical Trials on Day One

(Mitch Jelniker) - For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.A diagnosis of SCLC can trigger a whirlwind of appointments, … more

Mitch Jelniker | 9/18/26

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The … more

NewsUSA | 9/16/26

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not … more

Dr. Matthew Holman | 9/8/26

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss … more

Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest | 9/3/26

After a Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis, One Nurse Is Prioritizing Faith Over Fear

(Gilead and Kite Oncology) - Vanessa had a plan. As a travel nurse from Memphis, Tennessee, she was working across the country, building her career and saving up to buy a home. She had mapped out her … more

Gilead and Kite Oncology | 8/31/26

Hear from a prostate cancer patient about the one test more men should ask for

(Novartis) - Dr. Koo, EVP and CMO at Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, who is living with prostate cancer, answer some frequently asked questions about PSMA testing. Talk to your doctor and visit … more

Novartis | 8/31/26

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, … more

NewsUSA | 8/28/26

What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly … more

Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies | 8/26/26

Why Inclusive Fitness Is About More Than Exercise

(NewsUSA) - For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, fitness can mean much more than getting stronger or improving endurance. The right approach to movement can help people … more

NewsUSA | 8/24/26

Double the Hope on Lung Cancer Research: $400,000 to Outsmart Lung Cancer

(Erika Braaksma ) - While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains … more

Erika Braaksma | 8/17/26