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Over the weekend, open enrollment began in most states for those who buy their health insurance though the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.This year saw the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits and further changes are expected in 2027.Here's what to know about open enrollment for the upcoming year:How long does open enrollment last?Open enrollment typically runs from Nov. 1, 2026 through Jan. 15, 2027. Three states -- Connecticut, […]

New York state health officials reported a measles-associated death in a child on Monday amid an ongoing outbreak.It's the first known measles-associated death in the state in over 30 years, health officials said."We are deeply saddened by the death of a child in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak," the New York State Department of Health and Lewis County Public Health said in a joint statement on Monday. […]

As Americans prepare to vote in Tuesday's midterm elections, rising healthcare costs are among the top financial and economic concerns, according to recent polling.A quarter of voters say they are "very worried" about being able to afford healthcare costs and more than one-third say they are "somewhat worried," according to a KFF poll earlier this month.Those who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) saw their average monthly […]

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is warning residents about the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after several rare amoeba infections.Health officials said on Thursday that there have been 10 cases of Acanthamoeba infections in the state since 2024.Of those cases, eight were cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, which is an eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss. Seven occurred among people […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday it is proposing a new rule that will update the nutrient requirements for infant formula.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the FDA, said in a press release that it would be the first major update to infant formula standards in nearly 30 years. The proposed rule would update requirements for vitamin A, vitamin D, iodine and manganese as […]

Arizona officials confirmed the state's first case of an animal diagnosed with New World screwworm (NWS).This is the third state in the U.S. to report an animal case of the flesh-eating parasite. Previously, only Texas and New Mexico had reported infections among animals, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials note that the risk to public health is low. No human cases have been reported this year. […]

Getty Images / Stock Image The Health and Human Service said Wednesday it will temporarily allow compounding pharmacies to make six peptides available by prescription.The peptides include BPC-157, TB-500, epitalon, MOTS-c, KPV and semax. The substances have been promoted online for anything from tissue repair to better skin. Some also promote longevity, though scientific evidence on these claims remains unclear.  The HHS announcement cites safety and freedom as reasons for […]

Health officials in central California are reporting cases of E. coli possibly linked to a local farm.The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department (SLOPHD) said on Monday it has confirmed five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection.The five cases are among two adults and three children, Tom Cuddy, public information officer for SLOPHD, told ABC News. The children are "seriously ill and in ... pediatric intensive care," […]

A plant-based butter that was recently recalled has received a risk classification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter had been recalled due to concerns over yeast, mold and E. coli, according to an FDA report.The FDA on Friday classified the recall as a Class II risk level, assigned when use of or exposure to a product "may […]