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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A blood test is now included in American Cancer Society colorectal screening guidance, but for most average-risk adults, stool testing or colonoscopy still offers more proven screening value.
Two recent long COVID studies are not directly comparable because they counted different populations, used different definitions, and found cases in different ways.
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