Health

On January 31, 2026, long-standing pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities officially came to an end, bringing significant changes to how older Americans access virtual healthcare services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary…

Renee Baptiste · February 1, 2026

Recent health research published on January 30, 2026, has shed new light on the age-related development of heart disease and emphasized the need for increased awareness around chronic kidney disease.…

Renee Baptiste · January 31, 2026

While no major U.S. federal health bulletins were released on January 29, 2026, there was a noticeable uptick in public interest regarding health topics during the week. Consumer searches and…

Renee Baptiste · January 30, 2026

In a significant move for public health policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced an update to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, following a comprehensive federal…

Renee Baptiste · January 28, 2026

As we enter 2026, experts are identifying key health and nutrition trends that will play a significant role in shaping the wellbeing of Americans over the next year. These trends…

Renee Baptiste · January 27, 2026

The start of 2026 marked a significant shift in the landscape of U.S. healthcare with the expiration of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), leading to higher premiums…

Renee Baptiste · January 24, 2026

Millions of Americans received their scheduled Social Security payments on January 21, 2026, as the Social Security Administration continued its regular January payment cycle. This round of payments reflects the…

Renee Baptiste · January 22, 2026

As the landscape of public health continues to evolve in 2026, medical experts have raised alarms about the growing impact of misinformation, particularly in digital spaces. In an era where…

Renee Baptiste · January 21, 2026

On January 19, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant shift in its regulatory approach toward digital health products, particularly those incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). This…

Renee Baptiste · January 20, 2026

Public health officials are ramping up efforts to tackle an ongoing measles outbreak that has continued into 2026, with rising cases being reported in North Carolina, linked to an earlier…

Renee Baptiste · January 12, 2026