Happy Health Wednesday!
Fun Fact: Did you know your heart is about the size of your fist and weighs roughly 10 oz?
Let’s get into today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Judge rules medical debt will remain on credit reports
- Housing and health resources were priorities at a Wichita City Council Forum
- Juul allowed to continue selling their vape products despite past controversy
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Pamper Your Feet. Feet do a lot of work! They need some love. Schedule a massage, get a pedicure, or lather them in lotion and wear soft socks. Also, try to wear supportive, comfy shoes.
Latest Health News
Black Americans Hit Hard as Medical Debt Rule Tossed
A Trump-appointed federal judge has reversed a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling families already burdened by the high cost of health care.
Find out why Black Americans will be affected the most
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
Equity — in Housing, Safety and Access — Dominates Wichita City Council Candidate Forum
Equity — across topics ranging from housing to safety to access to healthy food — was at the center of discussion for Wichita City Council candidates Tuesday night.
Learn how the candidates plan to keep the city healthy
Juul Can Continue Selling its Tobacco and Menthol E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing vaping brand Juul to keep its e-cigarettes on the market after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend.
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Is Alkaline or Electrolyte-Infused Water Better Than Tap? What Experts Think. As summer temperatures soar, so does the popularity of so-called “functional” waters. (HealthLine)
Anti-vaccine group that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. founded files lawsuit against him over vaccine safety task force. A nonprofit anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing him, in his capacity as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. (CNN)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and ‘The Cosby Show’ made kids with learning disabilities feel seen. “People still tell me that it’s because of your show that I found out that I had dyslexia,” the actor said in an interview. (NBC)
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