Happy Health Wednesday!
We’ve back with sharing vital information to improve your health. Let’s get into today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Is arsenic in your rice? New study reveals shocking results
- Nearly half of people with diabetes are undiagnosed
- New recommendations for COVID vaccine
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Latest Health News
Should You Be Worried About Arsenic in Rice?
Ultimately, rice is safe to eat, but the type, where it’s grown, and how you cook it may be factors to consider.
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Nearly Half of People With Diabetes Don’t Know They Have It
When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into because a new study suggests almost half of people with diabetes are undiagnosed.
New COVID Shots Approved — But Millions May Be Left Out
Updated COVID-19 shots from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are approved for all seniors, but younger adults and children now only qualify if they have at least one high-risk condition.
What is a high-risk condition?
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Florida surgeon general says decision to end school vaccine requirements wasn’t based on data. Florida’s top health official said last week that the state will start dismantling school vaccine mandates, something no other state has done in modern U.S. history. (CBS)
More of the world’s children are now obese than underweight, UNICEF warns. Obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions of the world except sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. (CNN)
CDC warns of spread of Chagas disease from ‘kissing bugs,’ says it could become endemic in US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a potentially deadly condition could become an endemic illness in the U.S. (ABC)
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