Local Health Alerts
Measles cases are climbing in 2026: what families, schools, and caregivers need to know now
CDC says U.S. measles cases continued to rise in April 2026, with most cases linked to outbreaks. For families, schools, and caregivers, the practical response is still the same: know the symptoms, check vaccination status, and act quickly if exposure is possible.
Before You Agree to a Filling: What a Careful Restorative Treatment Plan Should Explain About Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
A filling plan should explain the diagnosis, urgency, material choice, risks, benefits, alternatives, and what could happen if you wait.
FDA Takes Up Bid to Expand Gazyva for Lupus After New Phase 3 Trial
The FDA has accepted a filing to expand Gazyva for systemic lupus erythematosus, but the IV drug is not approved for broader lupus in the U.S. yet.
When Leg Pain on Walks Could Be Peripheral Artery Disease — and Why Some People Miss the Signs
Walking getting slower or more uncomfortable? Peripheral artery disease can limit mobility even without classic calf pain, especially with vascular risks.
A widely used arthritis drug did not help inflammatory knee osteoarthritis in a recent trial
A randomized trial found methotrexate did not meaningfully improve inflammatory knee osteoarthritis, underscoring that proven knee OA care still matters most.
Measles cases are rising: when an early MMR shot may be recommended for babies
CDC’s latest measles update has many parents asking about babies under 12 months. Here’s when an early MMR dose may be advised and what to do after exposure.
What Recent Federal Vaccine Recommendation Changes Could Mean for No-Cost Coverage and Access in 2026
Federal vaccine recommendation wording can shape no-cost coverage. Here’s how private plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and VFC may differ in 2026.
Measles Is Rising Again: When Can Babies Get an Early MMR Shot?
Measles cases are climbing. Here’s when babies 6 to 11 months may get an early MMR shot, why it does not replace routine doses, and what parents should do.
Why CT Scan Safety Is Back in the Spotlight: What a New Cancer-Risk Estimate Does and Doesn’t Mean
A new JAMA Internal Medicine estimate puts CT scan safety back in focus. Here’s what the model found, what it did not prove, and what to ask before imaging.
Missed Diabetes Device Alerts Can Raise Severe Hypoglycemia Risk, FDA Warns
The FDA says phone settings or software problems can disrupt diabetes device alerts, raising the risk of missed low blood sugar warnings and delayed treatment.
New Trial Suggests Team-Based Care and Home Monitoring Can Improve Blood Pressure Control in Lower-Income Adults
A randomized trial in community health centers found that team-based support plus home blood pressure checks improved systolic pressure more than enhanced usual care.
CMS Starts Enforcing New Hospital Price Transparency Rules: What Patients and Health Systems Should Know
CMS says it began enforcing updated hospital price transparency rules on April 1, 2026, but patients should still treat posted prices as a starting point.
