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Medicare speeds up coverage reviews for some breakthrough devices
CMS and FDA have announced RAPID, a new pathway meant to shorten Medicare coverage decisions for certain breakthrough medical devices. The change could help some patients get access sooner, but it applies only to a narrow set of devices and still depends on…
FDA recalls of injectable fluids raise a practical safety question
A late-April FDA recall of B. Braun Lactated Ringer’s Injection is mainly a hospital supply issue, but it can matter for patients who may have received the affected IV fluid. The key questions are whether a facility used one of the recalled lots,…
Measles cases are still rising in the U.S. What readers should know about symptoms, exposure, and when to call a doctor
U.S. measles activity remains elevated, and public health officials say the disease is still spreading in outbreaks in multiple states. For readers, the practical takeaway is simple: know the early symptoms, check vaccination status, and act quickly after a known exposure. Measles is…
What CDC’s newest advice says about added sugar
CDC refreshed its nutrition pages in March and April 2026 with a simple message: most Americans still get too much added sugar, and sugary drinks are a major source. The agency’s updated label guidance is meant to help families spot added sugars, compare…
CMS and FDA Launch RAPID Pathway for Breakthrough Devices
CMS and the FDA have created a new Medicare coverage pathway aimed at speeding access to certain breakthrough medical devices. The first practical effect is a faster route to a proposed Medicare coverage decision after FDA authorization, but many details still depend on…
Dry mouth can raise cavity risk—what adults should watch for
Dry mouth is more than a comfort issue. When saliva drops, adults may be more prone to cavities, mouth sores, bad breath, and trouble chewing or swallowing. Medications are a common reason, and the risk can build when several drugs are taken together…
Raw cheddar cheese outbreak keeps showing why raw dairy recalls matter for children and other high-risk groups
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese and raw milk has ended, but the recall is a reminder that unpasteurized dairy can carry serious food-safety risks — especially for young children and other people more likely to get very sick…
Why RSV Is Still Circulating Into Spring 2026
RSV is still showing up in parts of the United States even as overall respiratory illness remains very low. CDC says the season arrived later than expected in many regions, which is why some communities may still see RSV activity in May. For…
FDA’s GLP-1 compounding proposal could affect obesity care
The FDA has proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from a federal list used by some outsourcing compounders. If finalized, the change could narrow access to some compounded GLP-1 weight-loss products. The proposal does not change the approval status of brand-name obesity medicines…
FDA reminds researchers to report missing trial results
The FDA says thousands of clinical trial results still are not being reported as required, leaving gaps that can make medicines and devices look better understood than they are. For readers, the key takeaway is simple: one study rarely tells the whole story,…
CMS proposes electronic prior auth for drug coverage
CMS has proposed extending its electronic prior-authorization rules to prescription drugs, with comments open through June 15, 2026. If finalized, the change could reduce paperwork and speed some decisions, but prior authorization would still exist and results could vary by plan.
FDA recalls Lactated Ringer’s injection after particles found
The FDA says B. Braun has recalled two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection after particulate matter was found in the solution. The recall mainly affects hospitals, clinics, and other facilities that stocked the affected lots, but patients who recently received this IV fluid…