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Happy Health Wednesday. We’re back with another week of sharing important health news. Let’s check out today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- April 11-17 recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
- The FDA has approved a new medication for females
- Why are Black children less likely to be diagnosed earlier with Autism?
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Try a new healthy food. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to try that kumquat or asparagus, do it! You never know when you’ll find a new favorite healthy snack.
Latest Health News
Black Maternal Health Week: Urgency, Advocacy, and Action for Health Equity
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), observed annually from April 11-17, is more than an observance—it is a call to action. BMHW brings national attention to the persistent racial disparities in maternal health, the systemic barriers Black women face, and the urgent need for policy reform.
A Black Maternal Health Week Event
Blujepa: First New Class Oral Antibiotics For UTIs in 30 Years
The FDA has approved a new medication for urinary tract infections in females, the first treatment for the condition in nearly 30 years.
The Need for Early Diagnosis With Autism and Why It’s Not Happening for Black Children
This is the second in a series of informational articles designed to help parents and family members better understand, identity and address Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Try these 2 natural remedies to alleviate spring allergy symptoms, allergist says. Allergy seasons continue to get more severe every year. (Today)
Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds. With the first generation of people exposed widely to technology now approaching old age, how has its use affected their risk of cognitive decline? (Yahoo)
Kansas’ senior population is growing. How is it protecting its oldest residents? Kansas is working to protect aging adults. (KCUR)
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