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Happy Health Wednesday. We’ve made it to another week of taking charge of our health and sharing vital information. Let’s get into today’s headlines!

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Morning Or Night: When Is The Best Time To Shower?
  • Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 Nationwide
  • Record-low birthrate raises big demographic questions

Health Tip of the Day 🍎

Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly. Have your blood pressure checked regularly by a health worker so you know your numbers. If your blood pressure is high, get advice from your provider on how to manage it. This is vital in the prevention and control of hypertension.

Latest Health News

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Morning or night — when’s the best time to shower? Experts say the answer depends on your sleep, skin, and daily routine.

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Measles was eliminated in 2000 — now cases have topped 1,000 nationwide. Here’s how it spreads, who’s most at risk and what families should know.

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Despite misinformed rhetoric, the rise in autism diagnoses among Black kids is not an epidemic—it’s a long-overdue correction.

In Case You Missed It

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women globally, and the number of cases worldwide is estimated to reach over 3.5 million by 2050, new research has found. (The Philadelphia Tribune)

RFK Jr. Demands Med Schools Beef Up Nutrition Education. While experts agree that most physicians don’t receive adequate nutrition training, fixing that won’t be enough to achieve the government’s goal of reducing chronic disease,.(Inside Higher Ed)

Up to 56,000 people died from COVID-19 or RSV last year.  (CIDRAP)


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