When Dentures Change What You Eat, Ask for Help
A short adjustment period is common with dentures. But if chewing trouble, sore spots, dry mouth, or weight loss start changing your diet, it is time to ask for help.
Local Health News and Alerts
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If a Parent Has Medicaid and a Child Has CHIP, Who Does the Work Rule Affect?
Usually not the child directly. CMS’s new Medicaid work rule is aimed at certain adults, but a parent can still lose coverage and create paperwork, doctor-network, or cost problems for the whole household.
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Bought requesón or soft ricotta? What June 2026 Listeria recalls mean
A June 2026 Listeria outbreak investigation has led to recalls of some requesón and soft ricotta products, including some cheeses that may have been repacked or relabeled. Here is how to check what you bought, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do next.
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Using alli for weight loss? What the new FDA kidney warning means
FDA added a new kidney warning to over-the-counter alli on June 10, 2026. This was a label update, not a recall. People with a history of kidney disease or kidney stones should read the label carefully and know the symptoms that mean they should stop using the drug and get medical advice.
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Can my child get a free MMR shot right now?
Often yes—but the answer depends on your child’s age, vaccine record, insurance, and whether local health officials are recommending catch-up or outbreak dosing.
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Does My Baby Need an Early MMR Shot Before Travel or an Outbreak?
Some babies ages 6 to 11 months may need an early MMR shot before international travel or during a measles outbreak. Here is when it may apply, why it does not replace the routine series, and what to do after an exposure.
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What Medicare’s 2033 Part A Trust Fund Projection Means for You
The 2026 Medicare Trustees Report says Medicare Part A’s hospital trust fund could be depleted in 2033. Here’s what that does — and does not — mean for beneficiaries right now.
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What to do if you use a TRUE METRIX meter after the FDA Class I recall
FDA says people using recalled TRUE METRIX meters should switch to another way to test blood sugar if possible, but should keep testing until an alternative is available.
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Do You or Your Baby Need an Extra Measles Shot During the 2026 U.S. Outbreaks?
Most families should still follow the routine MMR schedule, but some infants, children, and adults in outbreak settings may need an earlier or extra dose. Here is the clearest way to tell when it is worth calling your clinician or local health department.
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Do Adults Need an MMR Booster During the 2026 Measles Outbreaks?
Most adults do not need an extra MMR shot during the 2026 measles outbreaks if they already meet CDC evidence-of-immunity rules. The practical question is whether you have records, belong to a higher-risk group, or need fast help after an exposure.
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FDA found low contaminants in infant formula. Should parents switch?
The FDA’s April 29 infant formula results are reassuring, but they are not a brand-by-brand shopping guide. For most families, experts say there is no reason to panic-switch.
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After a TIA or clot-caused stroke, should you ask about asundexian?
A large 2026 trial suggests investigational asundexian may lower repeat stroke risk after certain recent strokes or high-risk TIAs without more major bleeding. It is worth asking about, but not a reason to change medicines on your own.
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Does RSV vaccination in pregnancy keep babies out of the hospital?
A new U.S. study suggests maternal RSV vaccination lowers early infant RSV hospitalizations, but timing, fallback infant protection, and the remaining evidence gaps still matter.
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Will the new Medicaid work rule affect me in 2027? Who is exempt
CMS has issued an interim final Medicaid work rule for 2027. Here is who it may affect, which exemptions may apply, and what to do before state notices arrive.
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TRUE METRIX Class I recall: Don’t stop testing before you have a backup
If you use a TRUE METRIX glucose meter, the FDA says not to stop checking your blood sugar before you have another testing method available. Here is what the E-5 error means, who should try to switch first, and when symptoms need urgent care.
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Will There Be a Summer COVID Rise in 2026? What CDC Says Now
CDC’s June 1, 2026 outlook says a summer COVID-19 increase is possible, especially in parts of the South and West, but current trend data do not show a broad national surge. Here’s what that means for households, caregivers, schools, and workers.
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Auvelity for Alzheimer’s agitation: what families should know
Auvelity is now FDA-approved for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Here is what families should know about who it is for, how it was studied, the main risks, why it is not a rescue medicine, and why medical evaluation and non-drug support still matter.
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New Medicaid Work Requirements: Who Is Exempt Under CMS’s June 2026 Rule?
CMS’s June 2026 interim final rule sets new Medicaid community-engagement requirements for some adults, but many people may be exempt. Here’s who is likely excluded, where paperwork could still cause problems, and what readers should know before state rollouts begin in 2027.
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My Tooth Hurts and My Face Is Swelling: When a Dental Infection Is an Emergency
A toothache with facial swelling can be a same-day dental problem or a medical emergency. Here are the warning signs that should not wait, why delays matter, and what to do now.
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Do Adults Need a Measles Immunity Check or Another MMR Before Travel?
CDC says most adults do not need routine measles titers or an extra MMR dose in 2026. But international travel, local outbreaks, and certain higher-risk groups can change the answer.
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Omnipod FDA alert: What to do if your blood sugar is rising
The FDA’s June 4 Early Alert follows Insulet’s May 26 correction for certain Omnipod pod lots. Here’s how to check your pods, what signs to watch for, and when high blood sugar may need urgent or emergency care.
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Measles in Wastewater Near You: What Families Should Do Next
A measles signal in wastewater is an early community warning, not proof your household was exposed. Here’s what current CDC data means and what families can do now.
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