June 2026 Edition

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  • BREAKING NEWS: Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here's how to use the new Bridge program

    Stacker, Cindy George, MPH for GoodRx

    Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program Historically, Medicare could not cover medications solely for weight loss. For Medicare enrollees interested in GLP-1 and related medications, this meant facing hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs every month. But that changed on July 1, 2026, with a new pilot program that offers Medicare prescription plan enrollees access to weight-loss medications for a $50 monthly copay. Here, GoodRx, a platform...

  • July Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Tasks, Timing, and What to Plant

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    July in Alabama brings upper‑80s to 90s temperatures, steamy humidity, and fast‑moving thunderstorms. These conditions stress plants but also create ideal growth for heat‑loving vegetables. Gardeners who stay active this month can secure strong summer harvests and set up a successful fall garden. 1. Manage Heat and Moisture Keep Soil Consistently Moist Vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, beans, and okra produce best when soil moisture stays even. Fluctuating moisture...

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