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Medicare now covers a blood test for colon cancer screening: Do you still need colonoscopy?
Medicare’s June 2026 coverage decision gives eligible average-risk adults another colorectal cancer screening option: a blood-based test every three years. But if the result is positive, a follow-up colonoscopy is still needed, and major cancer guidance still prefers colonoscopy or stool-based tests over…
If You Have Medicaid, Will the New Work Requirement Apply to You in 2027?
A new federal Medicaid work rule starts in 2026 and states generally must enforce it by January 1, 2027, but it will not apply to every enrollee. Here is who may be covered, who may be exempt, and why paperwork may matter as…
RSV vaccine during pregnancy: does your baby still need antibodies?
Usually not. Under current CDC guidance, most babies born at least 14 days after maternal RSV vaccination do not also need an RSV antibody after birth, though a few exceptions exist.
Who Has to Meet Medicaid’s New 80-Hour Rule, and When States Can Start
Not everyone on Medicaid will have to meet the new federal 80-hour monthly requirement. Here is who the rule mainly targets, who may be exempt, when states can begin, and what people can do now to protect coverage.
What should parents do if recalled Nara infant formula is at home?
If you have recalled Nara infant formula at home, stop using it, set it aside, and check the FDA recall details. Parents should watch infants for botulism signs such as constipation, weak feeding, poor head control, and a weak cry, and seek urgent…
Will routine vaccines still be free in 2026?
For many people, yes—but the exact rules depend on your insurance. CDC says many non-grandfathered private plans still have to cover ACIP-recommended vaccines without cost sharing, and Medicare also covers important vaccines, though the benefit depends on whether the shot falls under Part…
Will Medicare cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs starting July 1, 2026?
Yes, but only through a temporary CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge and only for some Medicare Part D beneficiaries. The program is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, and the $50 monthly copay does not work like normal Part…
New PSA Review Finds Modest Benefit, but Not Routine Screening
A May 2026 Cochrane review found that PSA screening likely prevents a small number of prostate-cancer deaths, but current U.S. guidance still favors shared decision-making for men 55 to 69 rather than routine testing for everyone.
Rural Medicaid and the New Work Requirement: What Could Change
CMS’s new rule puts Medicaid work requirements on track by January 1, 2027 in 43 states and DC. In rural areas, missed notices, long travel for care, and state-by-state hardship rules may matter as much as the 80-hour standard.
What to do if you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula at home
Stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula right away. Unopened cans can be returned or discarded; for opened cans, save the lot number and use-by date, consider keeping the can labeled “DO NOT USE” for up to a month, and watch for symptoms…
Are childhood vaccines still covered at no cost after the May 29 federal order?
For many U.S. families, yes. As of June 20, 2026, the May 29 White House order did not itself end no-cost childhood vaccine coverage, though billing and program details can still vary by plan, provider, and state.
Warning Signs a Child’s Screen Use May Be Hurting Mental Health
A new federal screen-use warning says parents should watch for sleep problems, mood changes, hiding use, failed cutbacks, and screen time crowding out school, chores, or in-person life.