Clearing out unused medicines: a practical guide to safer disposal
FDA guidance favors take-back programs for most unused medicines. Identify each item, check the disposal route and ask a pharmacist when the instructions are unclear.
WHO’s World Mental Health Day campaign puts lived experience at the center of care
WHO’s October 10 campaign calls for people with lived experience to shape mental health services. Readers can use the theme to prepare questions and assess opportunities to participate.
A calm weekend check of your credit reports: what to read and keep
Established FTC guidance offers free weekly access and a process for disputing errors. A simple record of each question can make the review easier to follow through.
Sleep-study ECGs may help predict heart risks, new research suggests
NIH highlights a model using ECG recordings from overnight clinical sleep studies. The results concern risk prediction, with further work needed before routine patient use.
Aegean Love Brings a Story of Love Tested by Class and Fate to Beverly Hills on Oct 30th
A young pianist, an heir bound by family expectations, and a romance tested by illness and social class form the emotional center of Aegean Love. Written and directed by May Liu, the film is scheduled to screen at Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills from October 30 through November 5, 2026. The Hollywood premiere takes place … Read more
We Are Artistic brings artists of all abilities together in Washington DC
We Are Artistic has turned a small Facebook group into a global community that uses creative projects to champion disability inclusion, accessibility, and shared leadership. The Washington DC-based nonprofit brings people of all abilities together to make art, celebrate identity, and strengthen community through creative expression and shared leadership. It regularly hosts events across the … Read more
A Grandmother’s Search for Safe Baby Clothes Led Her to Open a Colorado Boutique
What started as a question from a curious shopper turned into the origin story of Everetts Place, an online boutique specializing in baby and kids clothing and gifts, baby and toddler essentials, all focused on clean and organic materials. The question, according to the shop’s founder, is one she hears often. Who is Everett? The … Read more
Nutritionist Lyn-Genet Recitas Says Weight Loss Is About Chemistry, Not Calories
Lyn-Genet Recitas wants you to stop counting calories. The New York Times bestselling author and sports nutritionist argues that weight and well-being are driven by chemistry, not calories. Her motto is simple: “It’s chemistry nor calories for weight loss” and “There’s no such thing as a healthy food- just what is healthy for YOU.” Recitas, … Read more
Before weekend meal prep, give your cutting boards a job and a check
Established federal food-safety guidance starts with separation and cleaning. A simple board routine can help organize weekend meal preparation.
NIH sets October 27 menopause-supplement webinar, putting evidence before promises
NIH’s October newsletter announces an October 27 webinar on supplements and menopause. The event offers a framework for examining evidence, not approval of a treatment.