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…
Still have Raw Farm raw cheddar at home? What the April 2026 recall means
CDC closed the outbreak on April 30, 2026, but FDA’s advice did not end. Some recalled RAW FARM raw cheddar products carry 2026 dates and could still be in home refrigerators or freezers.
Born Before 1957 and Over 65: Do You Need MMR During 2026 Measles Outbreaks?
Most adults born before 1957 are generally presumed protected against measles, so an MMR shot is not automatically recommended for every older adult. But some seniors should still ask about MMR now because of healthcare work, travel, outbreaks, uncertain records, or an older…
If Dentures Make Meals Harder, When Chewing Trouble Affects Nutrition
Being able to get by with dentures is not the same as eating well. Food avoidance, sore spots, weight loss, dry mouth, heavy adhesive use, or coughing at meals can signal a denture problem, a swallowing problem, or both.
ACA tax-credit payback risk in 2026: what to do if income changes
If you get ACA premium help in 2026, a change in income, family size, or other coverage can create a bigger tax-time surprise than in recent years. The main reason: for tax years after 2025, the federal limit on repaying excess advance premium…
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))
