Local Health Alerts
This Is Why Prescription Drugs Are So Expensive
High U.S. prescription drug costs are driven by a lack of price regulation, patent monopolies, and complex supply chain mechanics involving pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that incentivize high list prices. Infographics highlight that these factors, combined with extensive marketing spend over R&D, lead…
I use a TRUE METRIX meter. What should I do after the FDA recall?
The FDA says people using affected TRUE METRIX blood glucose meters should switch to another testing method if possible, but should not stop testing until a backup is in place. The problem is that one E-5 error code can mean either a test-strip…
New Medicaid work rules: who may need to report hours in 2027
A new federal Medicaid rule sets 2027 work-reporting standards for some adults in expansion coverage, but many people are exempt and state systems may differ.
Why did my seasonal allergies change after I moved?
A new U.S. study helps explain something many people notice after a move: your allergy pattern can change when the local pollen mix and pollen season change. Here is why that happens, how to track it, and when it may be worth checking…
FDA found low contaminant levels in most formula. Then a2 recalled 3 batches
A federal testing update on April 29, 2026 was broadly reassuring for the U.S. infant formula market. But a May 2 recall of three a2 Platinum lots still means parents should check batch numbers, stop only recalled tins, and call a pediatrician if…
Omnipod warning 2026: Check affected lots and spot under-delivery
A new FDA-posted safety action affects specific lots of Omnipod 5, DASH, and Eros pods. Here’s how to check yours, spot possible insulin under-delivery, and know when high blood sugar may be an emergency.
I use Omnipod 5: what the 2026 recall and pod correction mean
FDA posted two separate 2026 Omnipod safety actions. Here is how to check affected Pods, spot possible insulin under-delivery, and know when high blood sugar may be an emergency.
When should parents ask about an early MMR dose during the U.S. measles surge?
CDC’s May 29, 2026 update says 1,983 confirmed U.S. measles cases had been reported as of May 28. Here is when parents should ask about an early MMR dose, what it changes, and what it does not. ([cdc.gov](https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html))
At what Air Quality Index should someone with asthma stay inside?
For many people with asthma, AQI above 100 is the point to start changing outdoor plans. Here is how to use each air-quality range, when to move activities indoors, and when symptoms mean it is time to get help.
Should you ask for an apoB test with your cholesterol check?
ApoB is getting new attention after a 2026 JAMA analysis and updated cholesterol guidance. Here is what the test measures, who may want to ask about it, and why most people do not need to rush to add it automatically.
Do I Need to Stop Using Recalled MG217 Eczema Cream?
FDA says one lot of MG217 eczema cream was recalled after Staphylococcus aureus contamination was found. Here is how to check your tube, why eczema patients may face higher risk, and what symptoms should prompt medical care.
Who Qualifies for Medicare’s $50 GLP-1 Bridge Starting July 1, 2026?
CMS’s new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge starts July 1, 2026, but it is not broad new obesity-drug coverage for everyone. Here is who may qualify, which drugs and uses are included, and what the $50 monthly price does not count toward under Part D.
