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FDA warned 30 telehealth companies about compounded GLP-1 ads. What patients should know before buying weight-loss drugs online
The FDA says some telehealth companies used false or misleading marketing for compounded GLP-1 drugs. Here is what that means for patients, how compounded products differ from approved drugs, and what to check before ordering online.
Will Medicare make Ozempic and Rybelsus cheaper? What people with diabetes should know now
The short answer is not yet. Medicare has selected Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy for drug price negotiation, but the negotiated Medicare price is not scheduled to begin until January 1, 2027. Here is what changed in 2026, why the timeline is confusing, and…
Minnesota’s TMVII outbreak puts a spotlight on sexually associated ringworm: what people should know
A February 11, 2026 Minnesota health advisory reported the largest known U.S. outbreak of TMVII, an emerging ringworm strain linked to intimate skin-to-skin contact. Here is what the rash can look like, why it may be mistaken for other conditions, and why some…
NIH Wants Clinical Trial Volunteers to Get Plain-Language Results. What That Could Mean for Patients
NIH says it is developing a policy framework that could make plain-language study-result summaries more routine for people in NIH-funded clinical research. Here’s what that could mean, what is still only proposed, and what patients should ask before joining a trial.
New U.S. Cholesterol Guidelines Say Prevention May Start Earlier: What Adults in Their 30s Should Know
A new U.S. cholesterol guideline says some adults may need risk discussions earlier, including one-time lipoprotein(a) testing and, in select cases, treatment decisions before age 40.
New JAMA Trial: Spinal Manipulation Alone Did Not Beat Usual Medical Care for Acute Low Back Pain
A large new randomized trial found that spinal manipulation by itself did not significantly outperform guideline-based medical care for pain or disability over 1 year in adults with acute or subacute low back pain at higher risk of long-term problems. Here’s what that…
Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults: What the New 2026 U.S. Numbers Mean
New 2026 U.S. colorectal cancer statistics show a split trend: rates keep falling in many older adults but are rising in younger adults. Here is what that means for symptoms, screening at 45, family history, and why access still matters.
Men Get Osteoporosis Too: When to Ask About a Bone Density Scan
Osteoporosis is often treated like a women’s issue, but men can develop it too and may be diagnosed only after a serious fracture. Here is who should ask about a DXA bone density scan, how national policy differs from specialty guidance, and what…
Why ‘Unvaccinated Blood’ Is a Myth: What FDA, CDC, and Blood Experts Say About Blood Safety
Recent policy fights and online misinformation have revived a question some patients and families are asking: can you request “unvaccinated blood”? The short answer is no. U.S. blood safety is built around donor screening, infectious-disease testing, compatibility checks, handling standards, and ongoing surveillance,…
FDA Says Anktiva Ads Overstated What the Bladder Cancer Drug Can Do: What Patients Should Know
The FDA says promotional materials for Anktiva gave a misleading picture of what the bladder cancer drug can treat and how it is used. Here is what the drug is actually approved for, who it may fit, how it is given, and why…
First Generic Flovent HFA Approved: What People With Asthma Should Know About Cost, Coverage, and Daily Control
The FDA has approved the first generic of Flovent HFA, but this is not a simple fix for every family affected by the brand-name inhaler’s discontinuation. Here’s what changed, who it may help, and why coverage and pharmacy access may still be uneven.
Original Medicare’s New AI Prior-Authorization Pilot: What Patients in 6 States Should Know
CMS has started a limited Original Medicare pilot in six states that uses technology vendors and clinician review for a narrow set of services. Here’s what WISeR does, what has not changed, how reviews and appeals work, and why some experts worry about…