Health & Wellness
09/19/2026 · Wilcox County
Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
U.S. health officials approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer. The treatment operates by blocking a protein that promotes tumor growth. This approval offers a new approach for many patients.
09/13/2026
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, a RAS inhibitor, for advanced pancreatic cancer. This decision provides a new treatment option for patients earlier than anticipated.
09/13/2026
States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing
States across the U.S. are exploring new approaches to manage hospital charges and control healthcare expenses. Indiana has become the latest state to introduce measures aimed at limiting what hospitals can bill patients.
09/13/2026
FDA Authorizes First Device to Continuously Monitor Glucose and Ketones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first wearable device that continuously monitors both ketone levels and blood sugar. The Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System received approval for use by individuals aged two years and older living with diabetes.
09/13/2026
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination
A nationwide cyclospora outbreak likely stems from sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. This parasite, spread through human waste, has prompted investigations into how it reached consumer products.
09/11/2026
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View allSecretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of November 3 General Election Absentee Deadlines
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 29, 2026. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager by close of business on the day before the election, November 2, 2026. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is recommended to mail in your absentee ballot application and absentee ballots at least two weeks before the deadline for county absentee election managers to receive them. Under Alabama law, voters must have a qualifying reason to vote by absentee ballot. Voters are required to identify their qualifying reason on their absentee ballot application. For the list of qualifying reasons to vote absentee, visit https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or when requesting an absentee ballot. For more information on absentee voting in Alabama or to download an absentee ballot application, visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov. Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov. ### *Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg *Absentee Election Manager contact information: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager *2026 Election Administration Calendar: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2026/AdminCalendar%20-2026.pdf *Learn more about photo voter ID requirements or get your free photo voter ID: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id P.O. Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 Phone: (334) 242-7200 Fax: (334) 242-4993
Public Hearing Announced for New Regulations by AG's Office
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View allSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Wes Allen Returning Elections to Maps Approved by Alabama Legislature
Other - 10/05/2026
Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: “Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court”
Other - 09/28/2026
Secretary of State Wes Allen Files Legal Motion to Fast-Track Redistricting Case
Other - 09/28/2026
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