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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:
- The last CDC director didn’t last. Will this one?
- Could Missouri start taxing prescriptions and doctor visits?
- Review the best short summary of eating for your heart we’ve ever compiled.
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Establish A Baseline For Your Cholesterol 🩸 Unfortunately, many women don’t see providers to assess their cholesterol before age 40. However, it is now recommended that women begin paying attention to their cholesterol levels – and begin routine cholesterol screenings – in their early 20s.
Why? After menopause, a woman’s body stops making as much estrogen, which often causes bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides to rise by 10% to 15% while good HDL cholesterol may drop.
Latest Health News
The CDC Has Become a Revolving Door. Will This Nominee Change That?
President Trump’s latest nominee walked into a confirmation hearing dominated by one question: Can anyone lead the CDC independently under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
A Sales Tax on Doctor Visits and Medicine? In Missouri, Some Worry
Missouri leaders say healthcare won’t be taxed if voters approve a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to replace the state income tax. Critics say the measure opens the door to taxing prescriptions, doctor visits and other medical services to make up billions in lost revenue.
Heart-Healthy Diets: Eating Plans Your Heart Will Love
Nutrition serves as a cornerstone for heart health. It’s a well-known fact that what you eat day after day can play a significant role. Find out how to optimize your heart and blood vessels performance and their life-sustaining duties.
In Case You Missed It
Planned Parenthood Expands Medication Abortion to Gladstone Clinic After Court Ruling
Catch It Early: Medical Checks for Kidney Disease
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says. A new study from West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America finds “job lock” is even more prevalent for people with chronic conditions, 41% of whom report staying in a job to keep health insurance. (NPR)
UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist. The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets. (World Health Organization)
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces millions in funding to help with addiction recovery. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced millions in new funding to assist addiction recovery and mental illness services. (AP)
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