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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:
- Falls are impacting seniors more in Kansas and Missouri
- Ridges in your nails could be a sign of something else
- One year after the approval of over-the-counter birth control
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Try A Healthy Snack. Whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, healthy snacks may help combat hunger and prevent overeating. Look for snacks that are low in added sugar and salt. Your best bets are whole foods—like baby carrots, fresh fruit, or low-fat or fat-free yogurt instead of chips, cakes, or cookies—rather than packaged or processed foods.
Latest Health News
Falls Becoming a Silent Killer for Seniors in Kansas and Missouri
Health officials in Kansas and Missouri say falls are quietly becoming one of the most serious health threats to older adults.
See the statistics on falls in elders
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
Ridges in Fingernails: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Ridges in your fingernails or toenails can be a sign of a current or past illness. Ridges may also happen if you have a nutrient deficiency.
One Year In, Here’s Who’s Using Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills
About two years after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows the option is expanding access for people who previously lacked contraception — especially those without health insurance.
In Case You Missed It
🍕 Surprise: The AHA Finds a Few Ultra-processed Foods to Recommend
😷 Is the U.S. in a Summer COVID Surge? Cases Rising in 45 States
📈 Brace For Sticker Shock on the ACA Marketplace
This diet offsets the risk of dementia for genetically vulnerable adults, new study finds. Dementia affects more than six million Americans and leads to more than 100,000 deaths each year. (Independent)
Pig Lung Transplanted Into a Human in Major Scientific First. A genetically modified pig lung transplanted into a brain-dead human patient functioned for nine days. (Science Alert)
Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say. Just weeks out from cold and flu season, the recommendation marks a departure from official U.S. guidance as the Trump administration makes moves to limit vaccine access. (PBS)
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