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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:
- Black Family Wellness Expos happening this weekend
- Blood clots are a leading cause of death in the Black community, including for Bob Tutt
- Study finds cancer-causing ingredients in protective hair products
- Ozone season has started
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Get Plenty of Fresh Air. Staying cooped up inside all day isn’t good for you. Fresh air cleans your lungs, boosts your mood, lowers your heart rate, increases energy levels, and even improves digestion. For all these reasons, you should try to spend at least a half hour outside every day enjoying the fresh Spring air!
Latest Health News
Area Links Participating With National Black Family Wellness Expos
This Saturday, March 15, join The Links, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas City, or Topeka for a Black Family Wellness Expo! The event focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health for individuals of all ages—from infants to seniors.
Get more event details for your location
Watch Out for Death by Blood Clots
Bob Tutt was extremely healthy until he went for an optional outpatient surgery for an enlarged prostate and died of a blood clot just 16 days later. Blood clots remain a leading cause of Black maternal mortality in this country.
Why are Black people at a higher risk for blood clots?
Study Finds Synthetic Hair Marketed to Black Women Contains Carcinogens and Lead
Braids, twists, extensions, the styles Black women have turned to as a way to give their own hair a break from harmful styling and chemicals, are the subject of the latest Black news. According to a recent report, these protective hairstyles may be doing more harm than good.
Ozone Season 2025 Kicks Off In March
Ground-level ozone is a significant issue during the warmer months, typically from Spring through early Fall. Ozone (O₃) is a natural occurring gas in the Earth’s stratosphere, however, is a harmful air pollutant at ground-level.
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Second infected person passes through LAX airport with ‘world’s most infectious disease’. A second person traveling through Los Angeles International Airport has tested positive for measles. (Daily Mail)
Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultra-processed foods. A National Institute of Health study aims to find out if processed foods lead to people eating more. (AP News)
Should We Be Cutting Out Butter To Live Longer Lives? Here’s What The Experts Say. (HuffPost)
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