Local Health Alerts
What FDA oversight of medical AI means for patients — and what it doesn’t
Some medical AI tools are FDA-regulated, but authorization is not a promise of equal accuracy in every clinic. Here’s what patients should ask.
What Medicare’s obesity-drug coverage debate could mean for people with knee arthritis
A knee arthritis study points to real symptom relief with semaglutide, but Medicare access still depends on why it is prescribed and who qualifies.
Spring Allergies Are Here: New CDC Data Show How Common They Are, and Why Early Treatment Matters
New CDC data show seasonal allergies affect about 1 in 4 U.S. adults and 1 in 5 children. Here’s how to spot them, treat symptoms, and know when to get care.
What the federal nursing home staffing rule means for residents, families, and care access in 2026
As of April 2026, the federal nursing home staffing rule is no longer being phased in. Here’s what it would have required and what families should watch now.
What ACA Marketplace shoppers should know about 2026 coverage after the latest federal changes
ACA Marketplace coverage in 2026 may require more paperwork, closer plan shopping, and higher premiums for some after extra tax-credit savings ended on Dec. 31, 2025.
What older adults should know about chewing problems, dentures, and getting enough nutrition
Chewing problems can change what older adults eat. Learn how dentures, dry mouth, and sore teeth affect nutrition and when to get care.
A Third of Americans Now Use AI for Health Advice. Here’s When It Can Help and When to Call a Clinician
New U.S. polling shows many people already ask AI about symptoms and test results. Here’s where it can help, where it can mislead, and when to get human care.
What the latest pain guidance means for people with arthritis
Current U.S. pain guidance says arthritis care should usually start with non-opioid options, with treatment tailored to arthritis type and daily function.
New epinephrine nasal spray expands emergency allergy options, but the basics of anaphylaxis care stay the same
A needle-free epinephrine nasal spray is now available for some patients at risk of anaphylaxis, but fast treatment, backup doses, and emergency follow-up still matter.
ACA marketplace rules are changing for 2026: What health insurance shoppers should know
New federal ACA Marketplace rules for 2026 tighten some enrollment steps, though some provisions are on hold. Here’s what shoppers should do now.
ADHD Medications and Telehealth in 2026: What the Federal Extension Means for Patients
Federal telehealth prescribing flexibility for ADHD stimulants continues through December 31, 2026. Here’s what changed, what did not, and where barriers remain.
Measles Cases Are Rising Again in 2026. What Families Should Know Before Travel
CDC says the United States has reported 1,671 confirmed measles cases in 2026. Here’s what families should check before spring and summer travel.
