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Nara infant formula recall: What should parents do if their baby drank it?
Parents and caregivers should stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula right away, watch exposed babies for symptoms of infant botulism for one month, and seek emergency care promptly if signs such as poor feeding, trouble swallowing, floppy muscles, or breathing problems appear.
FDA clears first OTC glucose monitor for children: what families should know
The FDA’s June 12 clearance expands an over-the-counter glucose monitor to children ages 2 and older who do not use insulin. It may make glucose tracking easier for some families, but it still has important limits on low-sugar warnings, insulin use, dialysis, and…
Should You Get a Multi-Cancer Blood Test for Early Detection?
New trial results have put multi-cancer early detection blood tests back in the spotlight. For adults without symptoms, the evidence is still not strong enough to treat these tests like routine cancer screening.
What CKM syndrome means and when to ask about kidney tests
The first U.S. multisociety CKM guideline says waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood fats, and kidney function should be looked at together—especially if you already have belly weight, prediabetes, or high blood pressure.
Do the new Medicaid work rules affect kids on Medicaid or CHIP?
No. CMS’s new Medicaid work requirement applies to certain adults, not children on Medicaid or CHIP. But parents and caregivers may still see new paperwork, notices, and eligibility checks that can affect the household.
If a hospital uses AI for your scan or procedure, what should you ask about safety and recalls?
A new study on FDA-authorized AI-enabled medical devices suggests a simple takeaway: ask whether the tool is FDA-authorized, whether a clinician reviews the result, and how you would learn about a recall or safety alert.
If your baby used recalled Nara formula, what parents should do now
CDC and FDA say to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula, watch for infant botulism symptoms for one month after the last use, and get urgent care if a baby seems weak, floppy, or has trouble feeding or swallowing.
Family history of type 1 diabetes? What screening means after Tzield updates
CDC says people with a family member who has type 1 diabetes should be offered screening, starting at age 2. With newer FDA-approved uses for Tzield, a positive result can now lead to more specific follow-up discussions, though screening still has important limits.
Can You Self-Collect an HPV Sample in 2026—and Who Still Needs an Exam?
Yes, some average-risk people ages 30 to 65 can now collect their own HPV screening sample, but the option is limited, follow-up still matters, and symptoms still need in-person care.
If a Parent Loses Medicaid, Can Their Child Keep Medicaid or CHIP?
Usually, yes. A parent’s Medicaid work-rule problem should not automatically end a child’s Medicaid or CHIP coverage. But renewals, paperwork mistakes, and Medicaid-to-CHIP transitions can still interrupt coverage if families miss notices or deadlines.
Can you still get compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide after FDA’s proposal?
Not automatically, but FDA’s April 30, 2026 action was a proposal about one compounding pathway, not a same-day nationwide ban on every refill. Here’s what changed, what may still be possible, and what patients should ask before their next prescription is filled.
Will the new Medicaid work requirement affect my coverage in 2027?
A new federal Medicaid rule says certain adults will have to show 80 hours a month of work, school, community service, or other qualifying activity to keep coverage, generally starting January 1, 2027. But the rule has many exemptions, and some of the…