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FDA’s Updated “Healthy” Label Aims to Help Shoppers Compare Foods
The FDA has updated when food packages can use the word “healthy.” The claim now better reflects current nutrition guidance, but it is still only a shortcut. Shoppers should keep checking the Nutrition Facts label for serving size, sodium, added sugars, and saturated…
Why a New USPSTF Recommendation on IPV Screening Matters
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says clinicians should screen women of reproductive age, including pregnant and postpartum patients, for intimate partner violence. The same update says evidence is still insufficient to recommend routine screening for caregiver abuse in older or vulnerable adults.
Newborn Opioid Withdrawal Trial May Reduce Medication Use
An NIH-funded study suggests a symptom-based approach may help newborns with opioid withdrawal recover sooner and spend less time on medicine. The findings are promising, but the approach was tested in a specific hospital setting and is not yet universal practice.
CMS proposes faster electronic prior authorization for drugs
CMS has proposed changes that could make prior authorization for certain drugs faster and more electronic for people in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, CHIP, and Marketplace plans. The rule is still only proposed, and details can change after public comment closes on…
FDA tightens rules on compounded GLP-1 drugs as shortages ease
The FDA is moving to narrow when compounders can make semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide as national shortages improve. For people using compounded GLP-1 medicines, the practical next step is to check exactly what product they have and confirm any changes with a clinician…
How CMS’s new rural health funding could change access in 2026
CMS has started rolling out the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion effort meant to help states strengthen rural care. The first-year awards are in place, but patients should expect changes to arrive unevenly and gradually, not all at once.
FDA warns of nationwide recall of lactated Ringer’s injection
B. Braun has recalled two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, 1L, after FDA-posted company testing found particulate matter in the solution. The recall applies to hospitals and healthcare facilities, so patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinicians should check lot numbers and follow recall instructions…
Measles cases are still spreading in the U.S.; what parents, schools, and caregivers should know now
CDC says U.S. measles activity is still ongoing, and the main risk is not random exposure but close contact in places where vaccination rates are low. Families, schools, child care sites, shelters, and workplaces can reduce risk by checking immunity, acting quickly after…
RSV vaccine for older adults: who should get it and when
CDC’s updated adult RSV guidance says many older adults should get one RSV vaccine dose before fall respiratory season. For people 75 and older, and for adults 50 to 74 at higher risk, the key questions are when to plan vaccination and what…
CMS tightens hospital price-transparency rules in April 2026
CMS began enforcing updated hospital price-transparency requirements on April 1, 2026. Hospitals still must post machine-readable files and consumer-friendly prices, but the new rule is meant to make the data more complete and easier to compare. The catch: patients may still find the…
Oral Cancer Screening at the Dentist: Why It Still Matters Without Symptoms
A routine dental exam can sometimes spot suspicious mouth changes before they cause pain or other symptoms. But oral cancer screening has limits, so adults should know what it can do, who is at higher risk, and when a finding needs more testing.
AI in Healthcare Is Moving Into Real-World Use, but Safety, Transparency, and Oversight Still Matter
Federal health agencies are embracing artificial intelligence, but they are pairing that adoption with caution. The practical message for patients and caregivers is simple: AI may be part of care, but the safety and usefulness of any tool depend on the specific device,…