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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:
- A virus many thought was nearly gone is making a small comeback.
- Pregnant without insurance doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
- Are You Washing Your Hands The Right Way?
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Stretch before getting out of bed. Stretching in bed for 2–5 minutes before standing improves circulation, reduces morning stiffness, and eases muscles from a resting state to active, reducing fall risk. Simple, effective moves include a full-body overhead reach, knee-to-chest hugs, and gentle spinal twists while lying down to start the day feeling more energized and relaxed..
Latest Health News
Mumps Cases Rise Again, Reminding Public That Vaccine-Preventable Disease Has Not Disappeared
Mumps once infected hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Vaccines nearly wiped it out — but new cases are still appearing in the U.S. in 2026. Experts explain the symptoms, risks and why outbreaks still happen.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
You May Qualify for Free Pregnancy Coverage — Even With Your Income
Pregnant without insurance doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Learn how women in Kansas and Missouri can qualify for free pregnancy coverage — and the income levels that make you eligible.
About 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands.
Many Americans still skip washing their hands at key moments. Even when they do, experts say many people aren’t doing it the right way.
In Case You Missed It
Evening vs. Morning Shower: Which Is Better?
Measles Cases Top 1,000 Nationwide As Outbreaks Continue To Grow
America’s Birthrate At Record Low — What’s Behind The Decline?
Low Testosterone Levels May Be Associated with Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression During Surveillance. Research challenges the long-held belief that high testosterone fuels early-stage prostate cancer. What did the study reveal about testosterone levels and cancer progression? (news wise)
Experimental Vaccine Could Help Turn the Tide on America’s Opioid Epidemic. Virginia Tech researchers are advancing a new generation of vaccines designed to block opioids from reaching the brain and triggering their addictive effects.(news wise)
How might estrogen affect hypertension risk at menopause? “Estrogen is often thought of only in terms of reproductive health, but it plays a much broader role in how the body functions. How estrogen’s vasodilation abilities may help lower blood pressure. (Medical News Today)
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