Local Health Alert | Dr. Hoda Bassiri, DDS | Friends Activity https://weence.com/members/hodabassiri/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Dr. Hoda Bassiri, DDS's friends. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:06:11 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a175eee676de4352f7dbe596c74b19de Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155812 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:06:11 -0500 One-Time Gene Editing for Cholesterol: Promising, Not Yet a Drug SwapA one-time gene-editing infusion for high LDL cholesterol is getting attention because early […]

]]> 0 53c7876f3fbe51fbdb112363d27b776e Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155811 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:12 -0500 Can Ultra-Processed Foods Still Seem Healthy on the Label?If a packaged food looks “healthy” on the label—maybe it has modest sugar or familiar ingre […]

]]> 0 58cdb92538290ea2dcfef6ad2aae6928 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155809 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:42 -0500 If You Have Hepatitis B, Should You Ask About HDV Testing Now?If you know you have hepatitis B, the arrival of the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic […]

]]> 0 414d461e81d046e0483e8a6f1502bd27 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155808 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:32:37 -0500 What to Do If Your Clinic Can't Get Bicillin L-A During PregnancyIf you are pregnant and your clinic says it cannot get Bicillin L-A for syphilis treatment, ask […]

]]> 0 f64e7610433a7cc9efb6405f506716f8 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155807 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:51 -0500 A New mRNA Flu Shot Is Closer to Approval—Should Adults 50+ Wait?If you’re 50 or older and wondering whether to hold off for a new mRNA flu shot from Moderna, t […]

]]> 0 c5fc637742ab6c94389f51252370bb5b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155806 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:30:37 -0500 Omnipod correction: How to check your Pod and spot insulin warning signsSome Omnipod users in the United States may need to check their Pod lot numbers now. On […]

]]> 0 3f4d857da42ea20a6c4ff8c48a73809c Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155805 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:42 -0500 Can a Blood Test Replace a Colonoscopy? What the 2026 Update MeansShort answer: usually no. The 2026 American Cancer Society update did not make a blood test an […]

]]> 0 8f2997cc5629e347142fa4f1afa24fbf Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155804 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:01:27 -0500 Before You Agree to a Dental Filling: Questions to AskA filling is a common treatment, but it is still worth slowing down long enough to ask a few practical […]

]]> 0 ffa786306b641e2717b5dd7afd8970cb Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155803 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:53:59 -0500 Lose Medicaid Under CMS Work Rules? Why ACA Tax Credits May WaitIf you lose Medicaid because you did not meet the new federal work or community-engagement […]

]]> 0 8a01ebf9f2aa49c1436d3c4fe0dba727 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155802 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:33:20 -0500 CDC measles wastewater signal: what it can (and can’t) mean for your familyIf CDC’s measles wastewater page shows a detection in or near your area, the key point i […]

]]> 0 3ac0f12f28e9263ac1b54177d98fcdc8 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155801 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:32:52 -0500 Greens Powders and Moringa: What the June Salmonella Recall MeansYou do not need to stop every greens powder or every moringa supplement because of the June 2026 […]

]]> 0 4e409d025634436fc0989e0912fa3220 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155800 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:39:48 -0500 Pregnant in 2026? Why ACOG’s new vaccine schedule differs from CDC guidancePregnant readers are seeing two different official messages about COVID-19 vaccination […]

]]> 0 764b18c9debdc9f32f9b87182926d168 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155799 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:24 -0500 New Medicaid Work Requirements: Who Is Exempt and When Coverage Is at RiskDo the New Medicaid Work Requirements Apply to You? A new federal Medicaid rule could […]

]]> 0 d2ad41b975705158ade07e93c16e8daf Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155798 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 -0500 Should you stop taking OTC alli after the FDA added a kidney injury warning?On June 10, 2026, FDA approved labeling changes for the over-the-counter weight-loss […]

]]> 0 79ccdde66a178157c6e5d87442b53b64 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155797 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:01:44 -0500 Got a measles exposure notice from school, camp, or travel? What to do nowA measles exposure notice from school, camp, or a travel setting is not a reason to […]

]]> 0 2394f4f0a87461c3a68f88350b9841ea Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155796 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:58:22 -0500 Recalled Nara formula: Infant botulism signs that need urgent careIf your baby drank the recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, this […]

]]> 0 c7d09637d96a1f8a94a830e02949d86d Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155795 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:02:46 -0500 Prediabetes and prevention: Can a lifestyle program lower chronic disease odds?A long-running U.S. diabetes prevention study has a new finding that matters beyond […]

]]> 0 cce2cbe4cadbe9420e896014e213d2ce Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155791 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:57:19 -0500 Do Medicaid work rules apply to kids on Medicaid or CHIP, or just parents?Short answer: the new federal Medicaid work requirement is aimed at certain adults, not […]

]]> 0 d08757fc0991181ee210c61dad04f822 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155790 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:10:29 -0500 Boston Scientific ACCOLADE pacemaker recall: do you need urgent replacement?Usually not. For most people with an affected Boston Scientific ACCOLADE-family […]

]]> 0 7811521e191736a12ea8c3e2d92e0396 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155789 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:42:18 -0500 Do You Need to Check Your Family’s Measles Shots Before Summer Travel?If your family is traveling this summer, checking measles vaccine records now can prevent […]

]]> 0 2c9d4ba5894a218fb466e97fe867c459 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155788 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:57:13 -0500 Can my child use the new over-the-counter glucose monitor without a prescription?Yes, some children can use the newly cleared over-the-counter glucose monitor […]

]]> 0 fa3ef45185c420804432a18f0b05e2ea Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155787 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:47:30 -0500 What ACOG’s 2026 maternal vaccine schedule means in pregnancyACOG released a new standalone maternal immunization schedule on June 10, 2026, aimed specifically […]

]]> 0 9981c8d74492a6e94b34c4a264d74ec1 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155786 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:31:09 -0500 Could the updated COVID-19 vaccine also lower heart attack and stroke risk?Updated COVID shots are mainly meant to lower the odds of severe infection. But a […]

]]> 0 3671655c56195c327ea4223c9291786b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155784 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:41 -0500 Can Medicare cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss in 2026?Short answer: yes, but only in a narrow, temporary way. Starting July 1, 2026, some Medicare Part D […]

]]> 0 e40c79cd95caf47bbb15a24b410c2e87 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155783 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:23 -0500 Teens Are Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice. What Should Parents Do?Parents do not need to panic if a teen has asked a chatbot for support. But a new […]

]]> 0 bbbaf5f308c7afe927ecdbe22725d6ab Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155782 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:31:51 -0500 What to do if you have recalled Nara Organics infant formulaIf you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula at home, stop using it right away. Federal […]

]]> 0 004fa5194a8fee8ad96886db6522dded Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155781 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:03 -0500 Can the shingles vaccine lower dementia risk? What newer U.S. studies showNew U.S. research is prompting a practical question many adults may ask: if the shingles […]

]]> 0 206ac13f386c4140ff9a81d959ebc8dc Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155780 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:58 -0500 What the PROTEUS trial means before prostate cancer surgeryFinal phase 3 results from the PROTEUS trial were presented at the 2026 ASCO annual meeting and […]

]]> 0 cd01500c67d4f43cd74d2274a25e43dc Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155779 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:17:30 -0500 If Medicaid Ends Over Work Rules, ACA Subsidies Are Not GuaranteedThe short answer is no. If you lose Medicaid because of the new federal work requirement, you […]

]]> 0 5f3e3576cfb33860b898ebae86b90edc Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155778 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:15:26 -0500 How to Vet an Online Compounded GLP-1 PrescriptionOn June 16, 2026, FDA posted a batch of warning letters involving telehealth marketing of compounded GLP-1 […]

]]> 0 c9a2c1babb7750dadf2dd553f84f5203 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155777 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:44:04 -0500 Do Common Medicines Make Heat Waves More Dangerous?The recent Grand Canyon deaths are a stark reminder that dangerous heat can turn urgent very quickly. It is […]

]]> 0 72760aec174b4246a471f7a41a747246 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155776 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:31:26 -0500 Medicare now covers a blood test for colon cancer screening: Do you still need colonoscopy?Medicare now covers certain blood-based tests for colorectal cancer […]

]]> 0 0c8ad3eff4611da8a8396aaefd4489fd Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155775 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:23:48 -0500 If You Have Medicaid, Will the New Work Requirement Apply to You in 2027?If you have Medicaid, the new federal work requirement will not apply to everyone. CMS […]

]]> 0 6f304f43052de62ff23e0bb5c784ea11 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155774 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:30:23 -0500 RSV vaccine during pregnancy: does your baby still need antibodies?If you get the RSV vaccine during pregnancy, your baby usually will not also need an RSV […]

]]> 0 c9766be429726bb610c9ae3444221842 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155773 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:08:32 -0500 Who Has to Meet Medicaid’s New 80-Hour Rule, and When States Can StartThe short answer is that this new rule does not apply to everyone on Medicaid. Under a […]

]]> 0 7030263dcb45af6f7d060749821ae322 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155772 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:58:40 -0500 What should parents do if recalled Nara infant formula is at home?If you have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula at home, stop using it […]

]]> 0 add9acf6318adc9e4a02755a6171f11b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155771 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:34:38 -0500 Will routine vaccines still be free in 2026?If you are trying to plan summer or fall shots, the practical question is simple: will routine vaccines still be free […]

]]> 0 82190f34c6c6bfe442cbc73be655d5fc Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155770 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:49:30 -0500 Will Medicare cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs starting July 1, 2026?Yes — starting July 1, 2026, Medicare will make some GLP-1 weight-loss drugs available through a […]

]]> 0 9fbf448d88bb4575716e9cfb1c984891 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155769 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:18:01 -0500 New PSA Review Finds Modest Benefit, but Not Routine ScreeningA major Cochrane review updated in May 2026 found that PSA-based screening likely lowers the chance […]

]]> 0 9e2e9480ac5dd9a55d12fa70d38b4734 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155768 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:57:08 -0500 Rural Medicaid and the New Work Requirement: What Could ChangeIf you live in rural America and get Medicaid, one date matters now: January 1, 2027. Under an […]

]]> 0 b7d89ddb74236f8696d55a5e17013ca9 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155767 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:42:23 -0500 What to do if you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula at homeIf you have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula at home, stop using it […]

]]> 0 e02a7d162a86a89805fbdf7bf048964d Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155766 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:44:09 -0500 Are childhood vaccines still covered at no cost after the May 29 federal order?Short answer: for many U.S. families, routine childhood vaccines are still covered […]

]]> 0 7417eed7cee26b3a46a238661bc6edd1 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155765 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:20:58 -0500 Warning Signs a Child’s Screen Use May Be Hurting Mental HealthParents do not need to panic every time a child spends a long afternoon on a phone, tablet, game […]

]]> 0 1f7a5cc360aae6ad90fd554f37532f43 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155764 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:10:15 -0500 Metformin after COVID: What the new long-COVID trial foundIf you test positive for COVID-19, this new study does not mean most people should start metformin on […]

]]> 0 6d118a3e7d471748192cc10011d69a0f Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155763 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:57:20 -0500 If You Feel Fine, Should You Still Ask for an Oral Cancer Exam?The short answer is yes: even if you feel fine, it is reasonable to ask whether your dental visit […]

]]> 0 215f32c488201dd0d7fb8094afae8524 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155762 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:50:38 -0500 Should you throw out Clover Hill cheese? What the expanded Listeria recall meansIf you have Clover Hill cheese at home, the practical answer is yes: check it now […]

]]> 0 583b68ac3d916167559cd54283f0af58 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155761 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:40 -0500 Baby drank recalled Nara formula? What parents should do nowIf your baby drank the recalled Nara Organics formula, stop using it now. Get urgent medical care […]

]]> 0 b7a8a6a4285cdc9c7c2b0b16d5d0c0da Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155760 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:47:55 -0500 Do You or Your Child Need an MMR Shot Before Summer Travel?If your family plans to leave the United States this summer, do not wait until the week of the trip to […]

]]> 0 82613709effc72c78de0696c1db63af7 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155759 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:01:34 -0500 Can a blood test replace colonoscopy for older adults on Medicare?For older adults on Medicare, the short answer is no: a blood test can be an option for […]

]]> 0 bcc099b6faac527ddc6271f601d72714 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155758 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:04:34 -0500 Nara Infant Formula Recall: What Parents Should Do After Botulism AlertParents who have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula at home should stop using […]

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