Health News September 2017

Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:

Is your child depressed? It could be too much time on the iPhone – Miami Herald 9/30/17

Feeding your baby this peanut powder may help prevent a peanut allergy – Fox News 9/29/17

How FIU hopes to pinpoint where heroin comes from and help stop the opioid crisis – Miami Herald 9/29/17

American toddlers are still finding guns, shooting people on a weekly basis – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17

Vinyasa, Ashtanga or Bikram: The 101 on different types of yoga – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17

Fibroids are the bane of many women — especially women of color – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17

In the U.S., 110 Million S.T.D. Infections – The New York Times 9/29/17

A Child’s Death Brings ‘Trauma That Doesn’t Go Away’ – The New York Times 9/29/17

Is Microvascular Heart Disease a Serious Condition? – The New York Times 9/29/17

Who regulates all these health-related apps? – Fox News 9/28/17

Health roundup: Some documentaries to help you cope, feel better and relax – Los Angeles 9/8/17

An independent child is a successful child – Miami Herald 9/28/17

Education is key to avoid being traumatized by natural disasters – Miami Herald 9/28/17

How life changes — again — when cancer recurs – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17

Get your flu shots, warn U.S., wary after Australia hit hard by influenza – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17

Man finds out ‘tumor’ is actually toy traffic cone he inhaled decades earlier – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17

They Swallowed Live Typhoid Bacteria — On Purpose – The New York Times 9/28/17

7 Habits for a Healthy Heart – The New York Times 9/28/17

The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests – The New York Times 9/28/17

Older Siblings a Risk Factor for Serious Flu Infections in Infants – The New York Times 9/28/17

Students Look to Vending Machines for Better Access to Morning-After Pill – The New York Times 9/28/17

‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ From Harvey’s Floodwaters Kill a Woman – The New York Times 9/28/17

Learning to Breathe – The New York Times 9/28/17

New drug beats heart disease by reducing inflammation – Fox News 9/27/17

Rise in HIV diagnoses among people over 50 in Europe – CNN 9/27/17

Health effects of coffee: Where do we stand? – CNN 9/27/17

Do-it-yourself gels and strips can do the job, experts say – Los Angeles 9/27/17

What everyone should know before getting that smile straightened, whitened or veneered – Los Angeles Times 9/27/17

Managing pain can be a puzzle after breast cancer – Chicago Tribune 9/27/17

Teen suicide is hard to predict. Some experts are turning to machines for help. – Chicago Tribune 9/27/17

High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Tied to Obesity in Children – The New York Times 9/27/17

Which Country Has the Best Health Care System? Readers Respond – The New York Times 9/27/17

How Exercise Might Increase Your Self-Control – The New York Times 9/27/17

What We Learn When Two Ruthless Killers, Heart Disease and Cancer, Reveal a Common Root – The New York Times 9/27/17

The common mistake that puts runners in danger on the road – The Washington Post 9/27/17

STD rates hit another record high, with California near the top – Los Angeles Times 9/26/17

Being empathetic is good, but it can hurt your health – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17

Vegetative-state patient responds to experimental therapy after 15 years – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17

Young people with severe autism have nowhere to go – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17

All Signs Pointed to a Stroke. Then the Tests Come Back Negative. – The New York Times 9/26/17

Senate Republicans Say They Will Not Vote on Health Bill – The New York Times 9/26/17

The Overmonitored Nursery – The New York Times 9/26/17

How to avoid the ‘freshman 15’ – The Washington Post 9/26/17

California’s hepatitis A outbreaks: Why is the virus spreading? – Fox News 9/25/17

Is your thyroid sleeping on the job? – Fox News 9/25/17

Happiness may be healthier for some cultures than others – CNN 9/25/17

Why today’s teens are taking longer to grow up – CNN 9/25/17

In LGBT community, bisexual people have more health risks. Here’s what could help. – Chicago Tribune 9/25/17

For many teenagers, getting drunk is not on the bucket list – Chicago Tribune 9/25/17

Health Bill Appears Dead as Pivotal G.O.P. Senator Declares Opposition – The New York Times 9/25/17

An Upbeat Mood May Boost Your Flu Shot’s Effectiveness – The New York Times 9/25/17

Vision and Hearing Loss Are Tied to Cognitive Decline – The New York Times 9/25/17

When Athletes Share Infections – The New York Times 9/25/17

Yoga may bring better sleep to breast cancer patients – Chicago Tribune 9/24/17

Breast cancer symptoms to look out for – Fox News 9/22/17

CVS will limit opioid prescription to 7 days – CNN 9/22/17

McCain Announces Opposition to Republician Health Bill, Likely Dooming It – The New York Times 9/22/17

World Health Officials Describe Progress Against Tetanus, H.I.V. and Malaria – The New York Times 9/22/17

The HPV Vaccine Gains Ground Among U.S. Teenagers – The New York Times 9/22/17

New report shows lifestyle changes lower cancer risks – CNN 9/21/17

If I Were a Parent: Teaching kids to be good sports – CNN 9/21/17

When you and your partner have mismatched libidos – CNN 9/21/17

Pet food goes upscale, with kale, quinoa and cage-free duck. But check with your vet first – Los Angeles Times 9/21/17

New Effort to Kill Obamacare Is Called ‘the Most Radical’ – The New York Times 9/21/17

Air Pollution Tied to Kidney Disease – The New York Times 9/21/17

How Technology Changes Teen Romance – The New York Times 9/21/17

CDC issues guidance on storm recovery – Fox News 9/20/17

‘The Pills Are Everywhere,’: How the Opioid Crisis Claims Its Youngest Victims – The New York Times 9/20/17

How the Latest Obamacare Repeal Plan Would Work – The New York Times 9/20/17

A Stress Link to Lupus – The New York Times 9/20/17

No fads, no gimmicks: 5 food rules that stand the test of time – The Washington Post 9/20/17

Working Up a Real Sweat With VR – The Wall Street Journal 9/19/17

Republican Leaders Defy Bipartisan Opposition to Health Law Repeal – The New York Times 9/19/17

While Premiums Soar Under Obamacare, Costs of Employer-Based Plans Are Stable – The New York Times 9/19/17

The Fatal Toll of Cheap Cigarettes – The New York Times 9/19/17

How Honesty Could Make You Happier – The New York Times 9/19/17

One Reason to Take the Latest Obamacare Repeal Seriously, and Three Reasons It Could Fail – The New York Times 9/19/17

What to eat — and what to avoid — when you’re expecting – The Washington Post 9/19/17

Obamacare Repeal, Thought Dead in July, May Be Revived in Senate – The New York Times 9/18/17

Giving Migraine Treatmetns the Best Chance – The New York Times 9/18/17

When Adolescents Want Tattoos or Piercings – The New York Times 9/18/17

Racketlon: The One Sport With Four Rackets – The Wall Street Journal 9/17/17

Why Are Drug Prices So High? We’re Curious, Too – The New York Times 9/17/17

Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Pricey, Less Addictive Painkillers – The New York Times 9/17/17

How Big Business Got Brazil Hooked on Junk Food – The New York Times 9/16/17

Why drinking during pregnancy is still out – Fox News 9/15/17

Guilt-free ice cream? Count us in! – Los Angeles Times 9/15/17

Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Weight Loss – The New York Times 9/15/17

Do I Carry a Dangerous Amount of Belly Fat? – The New York Times 9/15/17

Nevada campaign urges women not to use pot while pregnant – Fox News 9/14/17

What is ‘pumkin spice,’ anyway? And why do we crave it? – CNN 9/14/17

Five Tips for Choosing a Reliable Nursing Home – The New York Times 9/14/17

New Product Is First to Claim It May Reduce Peanut Allergies – The New York Times 9/14/17

Alcohol Abuse Is Rising Among Older Adults – The New York Times 9/14/17

The Crisis in Gynecological Cancer Research – The New York Times 9/14/17

Are You a Hair-Twirler, Nail-Biter or Knuckle-Cracker? – The New York Times 9/14/17

Menopause hormone therapy not linked to premature death – Fox News 9/13/17

Middle-age women can choose Pap smear or HPV test for cancer screenings – Fox News 9/13/17

Get Up, Stand Up! – The New York Times 9/13/17

The Economic Case for Letting Teenagers Sleep a Little Later – The New York Times 9/13/17

Nutrigenomics: Harnessing the power of food to change your genes – Fox News 9/12/17

Feeling Older? Here’s How to Embrace It – The New York Times 9/12/17

Deal Struck to Extend Financing for Children’s Health Program – The New York Times 9/12/17

Amid Hurricane Chaos, Domesetic Abuse Victims Risk Being Overlooked – The New York Times 9/12/17

Quinoa, meet convenience: New products make whole grains less of a hassle – The Washington Post 9/12/17

Your old dental fillings probably contain mercury — are they dangerous? – Fox News 9/11/17

New Gene-Therapy Treatments Will Carry Whopping Price Tags – The New York Times 9/11/17

Congress Rejects Trump Proposals to Cut Health Research Funds – The New York Times 9/11/17

What Does It Cost to Create a Cancer Drug? Less Than You’d Think – The New York Times 9/11/17

Lawsuit Over a Suicide Points to a Risk of Anitdepressants – The New York Times 9/11/17

Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain – The New York Times 9/11/17

Do Colonics Provide Health Benefits? Are They Dangerous? – The New York Times 9/8/17

New Study Favors Fat Over Carbs – The New York Times 9/8/17

Are we putting too much blame on ’emotional eating’? – The Washington Post 9/8/17

Too much vitamin B6, B12 may triple risk of lung cancer for smokers – Fox News 9/7/17

F.D.A. Accuses EpiPen Maker of Failing to Investigate Malfunctions – The New York Times 9/7/17

Treating Reflux With Diet – The New York Times 9/7/17

Infectious Mosquitoes Are Turning Up in New Regions – The New York Times 9/7/17

Are energy drinks the new ‘gateway drug’? – Fox News 9/6/17

Overtreatment Is Common, Doctors Say – The New York Times 9/6/17

What Older American Stand to Lose if ‘Dreamers’ Are Deported – The New York Times 9/6/17

Fitness May Lower Breast Cancer Risk – The New York Times 9/6/17

Dream of Obamacare Replacement Fades to Bipartisan Patch Job – The New York Times 9/6/17

Prostate cancer symptoms and warning signs – Fox News 9/5/17

Will experimental blood test be a game-changer for Alzheimer’s disease? – CNN 9/5/17

Democratic Group Plans Attacks on G.O.P. Efforts to Undermine Obama Health Care Law – The New York Times 9/5/17

Want your kids to have healthy bones? It will take more than a milk mustache. – The Washington Post 9/5/17

What is hyperemesis gravidarum? – CNN 9/4/17

Relationship Problems? Try Getting More Sleep – The New York Times 9/4/17

New Study Offers Support for Prostate Testing – The New York Times 9/4/17

Opioids Aren’t the Only Pain Drugs to Fear – The New York Times 9/4/17

Backyard Chickens Carry a Hidden Risk: Salmonella – The New York Times 9/4/17

Aqua cycling: A fun, soothing underwater workout – Los Angeles Times 9/2/17

Give up Prosecco to Save Your Teeth? British Claim Riles Italy – The New York Times 9/2/17

The First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three YearsThe First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three Years – The New York Times 9/2/17

Fentanyl drives another record year of Ohio overdose deaths – Fox News 9/1/17

Under ‘Observation,’ Some Hospital Patients Face Big Bills – The New York Times 9/1/17

Lasting Merit Found in a Tuberculosis Vaccine Invented a Century Ago – The New York Times 9/1/17

Does Cooking Boost Nutrients in Tomatoes and Spinach? – The New York Times 9/1/17