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Happy Health Wednesday. Let’s get into today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- A new poll finds the majority of Americans are stressed about the price of groceries
- Do you need to continuously monitor your glucose levels?
- Lupita Nyong’o speaks up about uterine fibroids
- Overdoses in the U.S. decreased the most last year
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Schedule Some Alone Time. Everyone can get peopled out. You need alone time to recharge, destress, and recenter yourself. Make time each day to get away from the hustling crowds and spend some quality time by yourself. You deserve it.
Latest Health News
The Vast Majority of US Adults are Stressed About Grocery Costs
The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread.
See how many people say rising costs are causing them stress
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Continuous Glucose Monitors are in Vogue. Do You Need to Track Your Blood Sugar?
A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.
Lupita Nyong’o Breaks Silence on Fibroids, Pushes for Research and Funding
Lupital Nyong’o recently testified before the Congressional Black Caucus regarding uterine fibroids, a condition that impacts 80% of Black women.
US Overdose Deaths Fell 27% Last Year, the Largest One-Year Decline Ever Seen
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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A warmer, humid world where ticks thrive is increasing spread of Lyme and other diseases. This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CNN)
Comedian Kym Whitley Shares Her Weight Loss Journey With Zepbound. After years of trying different diets and exercise regimens without success, Whitley met with her doctor to discuss her options. (HealthLine)
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obamacare mandate task force. The vote was 6-3 with conservative Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch dissenting. (ABC)
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