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Clover Hill Recall: When to Throw Out Cheese and Watch for Listeria
The June 2026 Clover Hill outbreak guidance expanded beyond a few soft cheeses. FDA and CDC say some recalled products may be repackaged under other brands, so match your cheese to the official lists, throw it out if you cannot confirm it is…
Should adults 50+ wait for a possible new mRNA flu shot this fall?
As of July 3, 2026, FDA advisers had supported an investigational mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, but that did not mean the shot was approved. For most people, the practical plan is still to follow current CDC flu-shot guidance this…
Does the 2025–26 COVID Shot Still Help Adults Avoid the ER and Hospital?
A CDC-led study in JAMA Network Open found the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine was associated with about 50% lower odds of COVID-related ER/urgent care visits and about 55% lower odds of hospitalization in immunocompetent adults—benefits that looked similar for adults 65+.
FDA teplizumab approval: what it could mean for newly diagnosed kids
FDA’s accelerated approval of teplizumab (Tzield) for certain children with recently diagnosed stage 3 type 1 diabetes raises an urgent caregiver question: what did the key trial actually show, what risks come with treatment, and what still isn’t proven yet?
Will Medicaid Make You Prove Medical Frailty to Keep Coverage?
CMS says some Medicaid enrollees may be exempt from new 80-hour work rules because of medical frailty. Here’s what the rule says, what the June 29 correction changed, and what still depends on your state.
Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall: What Parents Should Do Now
If you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula at home, do not use it. Here is how to check the can, handle opened versus unopened product, and watch for infant botulism symptoms.
Can’t Get a Therapy Appointment for Anxiety? What to Do While You Wait
Therapy waitlists are real, but you still have options. Here’s how to tell when anxiety may need assessment, what primary care may be able to do sooner, and when to reach out to 988 or 911.
Can at-home HPV screening help people catch up on cervical cancer?
A June 26, 2026 JAMA Network Open study found that when a health system offered mailed HPV self-collection kits to people overdue or due for screening, only about 1 in 5 requested a kit—and just over half of kit recipients returned it within…
Can rural Medicare patients still use telehealth from home in 2026?
Yes. For people in Original Medicare, covered telehealth from home generally remains available in 2026 and through December 31, 2027. The big CMS change this year mainly affects how Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers bill Medicare starting October 1, 2026.
How to Check Your Fridge for June 2026 Soft Cheese Listeria Recalls
The June 2026 soft cheese Listeria outbreak is still open. Here is how to check Clover Hill Dairy and La Ceiba products at home, who is at higher risk, and when to call a clinician.
Medicare’s $50 GLP-1 Bridge: Can You Get Wegovy or Zepbound?
Starting July 1, 2026, some people with Medicare Part D can get certain GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for a fixed $50 monthly copay through a temporary federal program. Here’s who may qualify, which drugs are included, how prior authorization works, and what the $50…
Which Common Medicines Can Make Hot Weather Riskier for Older Adults?
During extreme heat, some common medicines can make dehydration, dizziness, and heat illness harder to manage—especially for adults 65+. Learn which medication types to ask about, what urgent symptoms to watch for, and what to do now without stopping prescriptions.