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FDA Proposes Withdrawing Tavneos: Should Patients Stop Taking It?
The FDA has proposed withdrawing Tavneos, but it has not ordered an immediate recall. For patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, the key step right now is to contact the prescribing specialist before stopping, switching, or delaying treatment.
Backyard poultry Salmonella outbreak: what families should know
CDC says 34 people in 13 states were linked to a backyard poultry Salmonella outbreak as of April 23, 2026. Here are the symptoms, child risks, and prevention steps that matter most.
What does the new American Heart Association diet guidance tell you to eat?
The American Heart Association’s March 31, 2026 update is not a rigid meal plan. Here’s what its nine diet steps mean in plain English and what you can realistically try this week.
Can You Use an HPV Self-Swab Instead of a Pap Test Now?
Self-collected HPV testing is now an option in U.S. guidance for some average-risk adults ages 30 to 65, but it is not a universal replacement for Pap tests or follow-up care.
Did 988 play a role in lower youth suicide deaths?
A new JAMA study found suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults were lower than projected after 988 launched in July 2022. That is an important signal, but the study cannot prove the crisis line alone caused the decline.
Do Adults Need Another MMR Shot in 2026? Check Before Travel or Outbreaks
Usually no: adults with 2 documented MMR doses generally do not need another shot. The main reasons to check now are travel, missing records, higher-risk settings, or local outbreak guidance.
Asthma and Wildfire Smoke: Practical Steps to Reduce Flare-Ups
Wildfire smoke can make asthma harder to control, even for people who usually feel well. Here’s what to do before smoke arrives, how to protect indoor air during an event, and when symptoms need medical attention.
CMS Sets October 2026 Deadline for New Medicaid and CHIP Funding Limits for Certain Noncitizens
CMS issued guidance on April 8 that will limit federal Medicaid and CHIP matching funds for certain noncitizens starting October 1, 2026. Emergency medical conditions remain covered, and states must update applications, verification systems, and notices before the change takes effect.
CMS Proposes New Drug Prior-Authorization Rules for Coverage
CMS has proposed new electronic prior-authorization rules for some drug coverage in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and certain ACA marketplace plans, but nothing changes yet because the rule is still only a proposal.
Children’s ibuprofen recall puts bottle checks back in focus
A nationwide recall of one Children’s Advil bottle is a reminder to check the lot number before giving any medicine to a child. The FDA said the risk was remote, but families should stop using a suspected bottle and confirm the package details…
Why South Carolina’s measles outbreak matters after it’s over
South Carolina says its measles outbreak has ended, but the bigger lesson is about vulnerability. Here’s what that means for families, schools, and travelers.
FDA’s updated ‘healthy’ label could change what shoppers buy
The FDA has updated the rules for the voluntary “healthy” claim on food packages. Some foods may newly qualify, while others that used to carry the claim may no longer do so. The label can be a useful shortcut, but shoppers still need…