Happy Health Wednesday!
Welcome to a new week of prioritizing our health and staying informed on news that shapes our futures. This week’s edition of our health newsletter covers serious topics that are affecting the entire nation.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The Biden administration made an unprecedented rule on medical bills
- Cases of a terrible stomach virus are steadily increasing around the country
- How junk food and other bad habits are limiting the average life expectancy
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Latest Health News
Biden Administration Bans Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans, according to a final rule announced Tuesday by the Biden administration.
Learn more about this historic rule
Norovirus Cases are Surging in Parts of the US
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week of November..
Junk Food and Drug Use Cut into Life Expectancy Gains for States
Bad habits such as junk food, smoking and illicit drug use are preventing longer lifespans even as technology brings major progress in diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.
What is life expectancy projected to be in by 2050?
8 Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2025 for More Happiness. Ring in the new year with these foods that boost happy hormones. (CNET)
The 5 Reasons Black Don’t Crack. A top dermatologist breaks down the science. Plus: Her tips for skin that might look up to 30 years younger. (Sisters)
Coffee’s Heart Benefits Shown to Improve Based on When You Drink It. Morning coffee drinkers will be happy to raise a mug to the findings in a new study from Tulane University. (New Atlas)
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