Local Health Alerts
How to Check a Doctor or Dentist License
Use the official state medical or dental board to check a provider’s license, confirm the identity match and read status information cautiously. A license lookup does not measure provider quality or confirm insurance, services or appointment availability.
What a New Heart-Health Statement Means for Conversations About Gum Disease
A 2025 American Heart Association scientific statement highlights links between gum disease and cardiovascular health while emphasizing that association is not proof of cause and effect. Here is what to discuss with your dentist.
Dry Mouth From Common Medications Can Raise Cavity Risk
Dry mouth is more than an annoyance. Learn how medications can reduce saliva, which symptoms matter, and practical steps that may help protect your teeth.
What Adults Should Know About Oral Cancer Screening—Even Without Symptoms
A routine oral examination may identify concerning changes before they cause symptoms. Learn what a dental visit can and cannot establish, which risk factors matter, and what to ask before agreeing to additional testing.
Why Tooth Problems Keep Sending Americans to Emergency Departments
Severe tooth pain, swelling, fever, or a gum bump can signal a problem that needs prompt dental care. Learn which symptoms should not wait, when to seek emergency help, and why antibiotics alone usually do not remove the source.
Why dentures alone may not fix nutrition problems in older adults
Dentures can improve chewing and quality of life, but nutrition may not improve without dietary guidance. Learn when fit problems, dry mouth, swallowing changes, or weight loss call for professional help.
What the AHA Gum-Disease Statement Means for Heart-Health Conversations
A 2025 American Heart Association scientific statement describes links between gum disease and cardiovascular conditions but does not prove that gum disease causes heart attacks or strokes. Here is what patients can discuss with their dentist.
Before You Agree to a Dental Filling: Questions About Risks, Benefits and Alternatives
A filling is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Here are practical questions about whether treatment is needed, which material fits the tooth, possible alternatives, risks, durability, and coverage.
Fayus expands OLA-OLA pounded yam recall over undeclared milk
Fayus expanded its voluntary recall to four OLA-OLA pounded yam package sizes distributed in six U.S. states, Canada and Australia.
UK Expands Aptamil and Cow & Gate Infant-Formula Recall Over Contamination Risk
The UK Food Standards Agency has expanded an infant-formula recall to include additional Aptamil 700g packs and best-before dates through 26 November 2026, along with Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk.
Oxford Begins Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Trial as Outbreaks Hit Congo and Uganda
The University of Oxford has vaccinated the first participant in a phase 1 trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, 68 days after the World Health Organization declared an international public-health emergency.
CMS Ends Medicare Part D Premium Program Before 2027
CMS will end the temporary Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration before the 2027 plan year, changing how some beneficiaries may experience prescription-drug costs.