Local Health Alert | Brian “Weence” Bateman | Activity https://weence.com/members/weence/activity/ Activity feed for Brian “Weence” Bateman. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:32:52 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 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 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 […]

]]> 0 b724aabb78899a9a1192a770bf019a30 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155757 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:03:39 -0500 500+ Hospitals Got Price-Transparency Warnings. What Patients Should KnowIf you have time to plan a hospital test or procedure, the latest federal […]

]]> 0 8a3585c73d8d0026994f844b3adf4a3b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155756 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:49:10 -0500 FDA Omnipod correction: Replace an affected pod right awayIf your current Omnipod pod is on the FDA correction list posted on May 26, 2026, the practical answer […]

]]> 0 02756a38c99f16a1b67f06d1ddb13e6c Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155755 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:26:58 -0500 Why Allergies Feel Worse in June: Grass Pollen, Colds, and Asthma SignsIf your nose, eyes, and throat seem to flare every June, grass pollen is often part of the […]

]]> 0 17dca786e40c52d867caaf42970eca88 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155754 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:55 -0500 First Hepatitis D Drug: Should People With Hepatitis B Ask About Testing?If you know you have hepatitis B, this is a reasonable time to ask whether you have ever […]

]]> 0 e8f340cf055e93b68e0ffd60659df121 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155753 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:55:22 -0500 Do food preservatives in packaged foods raise blood pressure?A new 2026 study suggests the answer may be: possibly, but it is too soon to say preservatives […]

]]> 0 2f8507a6576d3f20d4d60648c5a6267e Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155752 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:05:41 -0500 Will I have to work 80 hours a month to keep Medicaid in 2027?The short answer is no: not everyone on Medicaid will have to work 80 hours a month in 2027. But […]

]]> 0 ef3baf0609469826f6392f97262a6e31 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155751 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:56:26 -0500 FDA alert: What to do if your Omnipod may be under-delivering insulinPeople who use certain Omnipod insulin pods should check their supplies now. On May 26, […]

]]> 0 79aabe81e1769949abe58de3de455851 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155749 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:38:44 -0500 Wildfire smoke and asthma: what to do when air quality turns unhealthyWhen wildfire smoke makes the air unhealthy, the first goal is simple: get less smoke into […]

]]> 0 50acb36966fd99a180029e6f80e99519 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155748 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:45:53 -0500 Do I need to throw out recalled Nara infant formula? What parents should knowIf you have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula at home, stop […]

]]> 0 edf2f6a8073e3ffbefde3092c6aa1992 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155747 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:42:53 -0500 Will ACA Marketplace plans be harder to compare in 2027?ACA Marketplace plans could be harder to compare in 2027 after CMS removed the federal requirement for […]

]]> 0 b68548acb4a4e140a75ee12685a1aaef Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155745 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:24:58 -0500 Should you stop taking alli after the FDA added a kidney injury warning?Short answer: probably not automatically. The FDA did not tell every current alli user to […]

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