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FDA warns some TRUE METRIX glucose meters may show an E-5 error
The FDA says certain TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring systems need updated instructions for an E-5 error code. For people who rely on quick glucose readings to make diabetes decisions, the alert matters because a meter problem can delay recognition of very low…
CDC wastewater data show why surveillance matters for measles
CDC’s latest respiratory dashboards show very low national COVID-19, flu, and RSV activity, but the bigger public-health story is how wastewater monitoring can give communities an early signal that something is changing. New CDC and journal reports also show how measles detections in…
What the CDC’s Cruise Ship Hantavirus Alert Means for Travelers and Families
The CDC says the public risk from the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is very low, but a small group of exposed travelers is being monitored for up to 42 days. Here’s what Andes virus is, how it spreads, which symptoms matter, and what…
What the 2026 ACA premium spike means for Marketplace enrollees
Many people buying coverage through the ACA Marketplace are seeing higher 2026 premiums and deductibles after the enhanced premium tax credits ended on December 31, 2025. Early federal enrollment data still show strong overall sign-ups, but KFF says the mix is shifting toward…
Dental infection warning signs that should not wait
A tooth or gum infection can start with pain, swelling, or a bad taste in the mouth — but some symptoms mean you should not sit on it. Learn the warning signs that fit urgent dental care, and the red flags that call…
FDA adds neurosurgical patties to shortage list as hospitals plan supply
The FDA added neurosurgical patties to its medical device shortage list on May 6, 2026. For patients, that does not automatically mean care is being delayed, but it does signal that hospitals and surgical teams may need to plan around tighter supply and…
Why CDC is telling certain adults to get the RSV vaccine before fall
CDC says adults 75 and older, and adults 50 to 74 at higher risk of severe RSV illness, should get one RSV vaccine dose before the next respiratory virus season. The shot can be given any time, but late summer or early fall…
Asthma inhalers may cost less in 2026: what the first generic Flovent HFA means
The FDA approved the first generic version of Flovent HFA in March 2026, a maintenance inhaler for people age 4 and older. That could help some families pay less for asthma control, but the actual price at the pharmacy will still depend on…
Nebraska started Medicaid work requirements early, before 2027
Nebraska is the first state to begin enforcing Medicaid work requirements before the federal January 2027 deadline. The biggest practical issue for enrollees may be paperwork, verification, exemptions, and renewal timing, not just the rule itself.
FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream after staph contamination
The FDA says one lot of MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled nationwide because it was contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus. People with weakened immune systems or damaged skin may face the greatest risk, and anyone who used…
CDC’s new sugar and sodium pages offer a practical nutrition reset
The CDC’s refreshed guidance on added sugars and sodium is a reminder that many Americans are still getting too much of both, mostly from packaged, prepared, and restaurant foods. The most useful changes are usually small ones: compare labels, drink less sugar, and…
Cruise-Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Prevention Questions
A rare hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship is drawing attention to rodent-borne illness, but U.S. health officials say the broader public risk remains low. For most readers, the main takeaway is practical: know the symptoms, avoid rodent exposure, and seek care…