Best Email Newsletters

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 4 min read
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In a world where we are constantly bombarded with emails, it can be hard to sift through and find the ones that are worth our time. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best email newsletters you need to subscribe to in 2022 – they’re all free, so you have nothing to lose! From news and pop culture to social media and e-commerce, there’s...

Key Takeaways

  • This article explains 1. The Assist in simple medical language.
  • This article explains 2. Morning Brew in simple medical language.
  • This article explains 3.  The Daily Upside in simple medical language.
  • This article explains 4. theSkimm in simple medical language.
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Emergency safety firstUrgent warning signs are highlighted below.

Seek urgent medical care if you notice

These warning signs are general safety guidance. Local emergency numbers and clinical judgment should always come first.

  • Severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, fainting, confusion, or rapidly worsening illness.
  • New weakness, severe pain, high fever, or symptoms after a serious injury.
  • Any symptom that feels urgent, unusual, or unsafe for the patient.
1

Emergency now

Use emergency care for severe, sudden, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening symptoms.

2

See a doctor

Book a professional medical evaluation if symptoms persist, worsen, recur often, affect daily activities, or occur in a high-risk patient.

3

Learn safely

Use this article to understand possible causes, tests, treatment options, prevention, and questions to ask your clinician.

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with emails, it can be hard to sift through and find the ones that are worth our time.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best email newsletters you need to subscribe to in 2022 – they’re all free, so you have nothing to lose!

From news and pop culture to social media and e-commerce, there’s something for everyone.

So why not give them a try? You might just find your new favorite newsletter and join their email list!

Who Would You Like To Give Gifts To?

1. The Assist

A favorite among modern professional women, The Assist is an entertaining, quick, and digestible newsletter that gives useful advice to help you have a successful professional career and happy life.

Why we love this email newsletter: Whether you work in Human Resources or the Marketing department, you’ll find actionable takeaways from each send. By keeping up with The Assist, you’re likely to find your next team-building activity and fave productivity tools, tips on asking for a raise and welcoming a new employee, and positive affirmations to get you through the day.

When to expect it: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday weekly email.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

2. Morning Brew

Morning Brew is the daily email that business students and professionals look forward to reading.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s a roundup of business news, analysis, and humor that keeps you up-to-date on the most important news in the business world.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

3.  The Daily Upside

The Daily Upside is your daily newsletter for need-to-know, engaging news stories that’ll start your day off right.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s humorous, while bringing the best financial and business updates straight to your inbox every morning.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

4. theSkimm

theSkimm is the email newsletter that makes it easy for busy women to stay up to date on the news.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s short, sweet, and to the point – perfect for those with busy schedules. Plus, they always include funny tweets and gifs and have amazing subject lines!

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

5. The Hustle

The Hustle insane is an email newsletter for people who want to make things happen.

Why we love this email newsletter: The Hustle delivers the most fascinating stories about business and tech straight to your inbox, which makes it a go-to for anyone who wants to be in the know or involved in some kind of startup.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

6. The Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder email newsletter is all about finding creative ways to save money and make extra cash.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s relatable, down-to-earth, and does a great job inspiring you to stay frugal. Here’s a hot tip — you’ll want to click through to their website for additional blog content.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

7. NextDraft

NextDraft is the email newsletter that curates the best of the internet for you.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest news, without having to spend hours scouring the internet yourself. Plus, Dave Pell’s writing is always serving quality content.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

8. The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)

The Marginalia is a free digest of the week’s most mind-broadening and heart-lifting stories.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s a great addition to your Sunday morning ritual (+ a mid-week pick-me-up!). The pieces are thoughtful and you’ll never think to unsubscribe.

When to expect it: Wednesday and Sunday weekly newsletter

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

9. The Broadsheet

The Broadsheet is an email newsletter brought to you by Fortune by and for smart, successful women.

Why we love this email newsletter: It always includes a wide selection of articles, videos, and podcasts you can easily consume before you start your day or during your afternoon break.

When to expect it: Daily newsletter.

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

10. Total Annarchy

Total Anarchy is an email newsletter for email marketing, copywriting, and digital marketing geniuses that need fresh ideas and high spirits.

Why we love this email newsletter: It’s the perfect mix of informative and entertaining, with a dash of irreverence thrown in for good measure.

When to expect it: Sunday morning (biweekly newsletter)

Where to sign up: Click here to subscribe.

Patient safety assistant

Check your symptom safely

Hi, I am RX Symptom Navigator. I can help you understand what to read next and what warning signs need care.
Warning: Do not use this in emergencies, pregnancy, severe illness, or as a substitute for a doctor. For children or teens, use with a parent/guardian and clinician.
A rural-friendly guide: warning signs, when to see a doctor, related articles, tests to discuss, and OTC safety education.
1 Symptom 2 Severity 3 Safe guidance
First safety question

Is there chest pain, breathing trouble, fainting, confusion, severe bleeding, stroke-like weakness, severe injury, or pregnancy danger sign?

Choose quickly

Browse by body area
Start here: Write or select a symptom. The guide will show warning signs, doctor guidance, diagnostic tests to discuss, OTC safety education, and related RX articles.

Important: This tool is educational only. It cannot diagnose, treat, or replace a doctor. OTC information is not a prescription. In an emergency, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital.

Doctor visit helper

Prepare before seeing a doctor

A simple rural-patient checklist to help you explain symptoms clearly, ask better questions, and avoid unsafe self-treatment.

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

  • Write when the problem started and how it changed.
  • Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
  • Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
  • Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
  • Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
  • How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
  • When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

  • Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
  • Basic physical examination by a clinician
  • CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
  • Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
  • Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

  • Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
  • Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
  • Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

  • For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
  • Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
  • Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
  • Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
  • Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

  • Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.
Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider
Tests to discuss with doctor
  • Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
  • Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment
Questions to ask
  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
  • Which tests are really needed now?
  • Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Safe pathway to proper treatment

Patient care roadmap

Use this simple roadmap to understand the next safe steps. It is educational and does not replace examination by a doctor.

Go to emergency care if you notice:
  • Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
  • Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration
Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.
  1. Step 1

    Check danger signs first

    If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.

  2. Step 2

    Record the symptom story

    Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.

  3. Step 3

    Visit a qualified clinician

    A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.

  4. Step 4

    Do only useful tests

    Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.

  5. Step 5

    Follow up and return early if worse

    If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips
  • Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
  • Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

RX Patient Help

Ask a health question safely

Write your symptom story. A health professional or site editor can review it before any answer is prepared. This box is not for emergency care.

Emergency first: Severe chest pain, breathing trouble, unconsciousness, stroke signs, severe injury, heavy bleeding, or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent local medical care now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this article a replacement for a doctor?

No. It is educational content only. Patients should consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment.

When should I seek urgent care?

Seek urgent care for severe symptoms, rapidly worsening condition, breathing difficulty, severe pain, neurological changes, or any emergency warning sign.

References

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