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Prediabetes and Multimorbidity: What a 21-Year Trial Follow-Up Suggests
A new June 15, 2026 follow-up of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) found that intensive lifestyle lowered long-term risk of developing multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity), while metformin did not show a statistically significant multimorbidity benefit in this analysis.
Medicaid & CHIP: Read Hospital Price Transparency and Vaccine Bills in 2026
Starting April 1, 2026, CMS begins enforcing updated Hospital Price Transparency rules. Medicaid & CHIP families can use posted hospital “standard charges” as a starting point—but those figures usually won’t predict what Medicaid or CHIP will pay for your specific visit, especially when…
Cyclospora Taco Bell Linked to Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: What to Do (July 2026)
Watery diarrhea after eating Taco Bell lettuce could be cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora). FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Here’s what families should do now—who needs faster care, and how clinicians test and treat it.
Whooping Cough Still Circulating This Summer: Keep Kids Home
Whooping cough (pertussis) is still circulating this summer, even at lower levels than earlier peaks. Here’s when to keep a child home, when to call the doctor, and urgent warning signs—especially for infants and pregnant household members.
Nara Organics powdered formula recall: what to do and infant botulism warning signs
The FDA says to stop using Nara Organics powdered infant formula because of a potential contamination risk linked to infant botulism. If your baby may have used it and you notice symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, droopy eyelids, or breathing trouble, get…
Cetirizine Recall: Check Your Lot and Know When Allergy Symptoms Are an Emergency
The FDA has posted a recall for four lots of 5 mg cetirizine (generic Zyrtec) due to potential cross-contamination with ranitidine. If you take cetirizine, check the lot number on your bottle right now—especially if you’ve ever had ranitidine hypersensitivity. Many allergy symptoms…
Lung Cancer Screening and Quit Support: What CASTL Tests for Value
A new CASTL optimization trial tested quit-support component combinations delivered alongside annual LDCT lung cancer screening. The abstract reported no statistically significant abstinence differences among component mixes, but it estimated which approach may be most “value-efficient,” helping people know what to ask for…
CMS Enforces Updated Hospital Price Transparency April 1, 2026—Medicare Tips
Starting April 1, 2026, CMS begins enforcing updated hospital price transparency rules. The changes include new allowed-amount fields in hospitals’ machine-readable files and updated attestation/identifier requirements. Medicare beneficiaries can use the posted “shoppable services” data to compare scheduled outpatient care—but the figures are…
FDA Seeks Input on “Non-Device” Clinical Decision Support and AI
FDA is gathering public comments for a 2026 report on patient-safety best practices related to certain “non-device” software functions under the 21st Century Cures Act—an issue that matters when AI-enabled tools provide clinical recommendations. Comments are due August 13, 2026.
Andes Hantavirus After-Exposure: Symptoms to Watch For and “Monitoring Ended”
U.S. public-health monitoring tied to the MV Hondius Andes virus exposure ended June 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with no remaining U.S. individuals under monitoring. If you were on the ship or had close contact with a sick person, here’s the CDC…
At-Home HPV Self-Collection for Cervical Cancer Screening: Who It’s For and What Happens Next
If you’re due for cervical cancer screening, some FDA-cleared at-home HPV self-collection kits let you collect a vaginal swab privately and mail it for lab testing. A negative result usually means repeating in about 3 years; a positive result means you’ll likely need…
Hot Days, Higher AQI: Use CDC’s HeatRisk Tool to Prevent Asthma Flares
Hot weather and unhealthy air can trigger asthma symptoms. Learn how to use CDC’s HeatRisk forecast alongside the Air Quality Index (AQI), what “heat + air” means for planning, and the asthma danger signs that mean call 911.