A new April 2026 CMS proposal could eventually speed some prescription prior authorization decisions for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and certain HealthCare.gov plans, but the rule is not final and most coverage will not change right away.
Some babies ages 6 to 11 months can get an early MMR dose during an outbreak or before international travel. Babies under 6 months are too young for MMR, and an early dose does not replace the routine series.
The CDC says the moringa-linked Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled greens supplements is over, but some products may still be in homes because of their long shelf life. Here is what to check, what symptoms to watch for, and why greens powders are not a substitute for a healthy eating pattern.
The American College of Physicians now says routine mammograms can start at 50 for average-risk women, but current federal task force guidance still says start at 40. Here is what changed on April 17, 2026, who is affected, and what questions to ask before your next screening.
A new U.S. trial found that a structured, team-based program at community health centers lowered blood pressure more than enhanced usual care for low-income adults with uncontrolled hypertension. Here is what the study found, what it does not prove, and what readers can do now.
Not much right away for most patients in 2026. CMS has proposed extending many prior-authorization rules to prescription drugs, but the biggest changes would not begin until October 1, 2027 if the rule is finalized, and public drug prior-authorization reporting would generally start in 2028 using 2027 data.
Not automatically. FDA’s March and April 2026 actions say adding B12 or using telehealth does not by itself keep compounded semaglutide available or appropriate. What matters is the prescription, the pharmacy pathway, and whether a prescriber documented a real patient-specific need.
For most people, no-cost vaccine coverage has not disappeared after the March 16, 2026 court ruling over ACIP. But because many U.S. coverage rules still depend on ACIP and CDC recommendations, the appeal could matter for future updates.
The FDA says rare but severe itching has been reported after stopping long-term daily cetirizine or levocetirizine, the drugs sold as Zyrtec, Xyzal, and many generics. Here is how to recognize the pattern, what it is not, and when to ask for medical help.
If your 2026 Marketplace notice says your ACA subsidy changed or your plan may end, do not ignore it. The first step is to figure out what kind of problem the notice describes: overlapping Medicaid or CHIP coverage, missing tax reconciliation, missing verification documents, or a plan you did not authorize.
The FDA has proposed withdrawing Tavneos, but it has not ordered an immediate recall. For patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, the key step right now is to contact the prescribing specialist before stopping, switching, or delaying treatment.
CDC says 34 people in 13 states were linked to a backyard poultry Salmonella outbreak as of April 23, 2026. Here are the symptoms, child risks, and prevention steps that matter most.
The American Heart Association’s March 31, 2026 update is not a rigid meal plan. Here’s what its nine diet steps mean in plain English and what you can realistically try this week.
Self-collected HPV testing is now an option in U.S. guidance for some average-risk adults ages 30 to 65, but it is not a universal replacement for Pap tests or follow-up care.
A new JAMA study found suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults were lower than projected after 988 launched in July 2022. That is an important signal, but the study cannot prove the crisis line alone caused the decline.
Usually no: adults with 2 documented MMR doses generally do not need another shot. The main reasons to check now are travel, missing records, higher-risk settings, or local outbreak guidance.
Wildfire smoke can make asthma harder to control, even for people who usually feel well. Here’s what to do before smoke arrives, how to protect indoor air during an event, and when symptoms need medical attention.
CMS issued guidance on April 8 that will limit federal Medicaid and CHIP matching funds for certain noncitizens starting October 1, 2026. Emergency medical conditions remain covered, and states must update applications, verification systems, and notices before the change takes effect.
CMS has proposed new electronic prior-authorization rules for some drug coverage in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and certain ACA marketplace plans, but nothing changes yet because the rule is still only a proposal.
A nationwide recall of one Children’s Advil bottle is a reminder to check the lot number before giving any medicine to a child. The FDA said the risk was remote, but families should stop using a suspected bottle and confirm the package details before assuming it is safe.
South Carolina says its measles outbreak has ended, but the bigger lesson is about vulnerability. Here’s what that means for families, schools, and travelers.
The FDA has updated the rules for the voluntary “healthy” claim on food packages. Some foods may newly qualify, while others that used to carry the claim may no longer do so. The label can be a useful shortcut, but shoppers still need to check serving size, added sugars, sodium, saturated fat, and the ingredient list on the Nutrition Facts panel.
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