Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes – TIME 8/31/18
Cluster of HIV cases in North Seattle prompt concern of potential outbreak – Fox News 8/31/18
Hospital outbreak linked to eye exam killed newborn, family’s lawsuit claims – Fox News 8/31/18
10% of US children diagnosed with ADHD, study finds – CNN 8/31/18
He lived in a crack house. Now he’s guiding people out of addiction, with meditation – CNN 8/31/18
Back pain in children: Warning signs to watch out for – Miami Herald 8/31/18
Storytelling connects children with history, families and each other – Miami Herald 8/31/18
A recalled weight machine has paralyzed at least one person and broken a spine – Miami Herald 8/31/18
A Debate Over ‘Rational Suicide’ – The New York Times 8/31/18
From 0 to 10 Million: Vaping Takes Off in the U.S. – The New York Times 8/31/18
Got Milk? Or Was That Really a Plant Beverage? – The New York Times 8/31/18
You’ll Never Guess Which Company Is Reinventing Health Benefits – The New York Times 8/31/18
When Is a Baby Fully Protected by Vaccines? – The New York Times 8/31/18
How Modern Medicine Has Changed the Supreme Court – The New York Times 8/31/18
Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games. – The New York Times 8/31/18
Washington bans shellfish harvesting after high levels of toxins found – Fox News 8/30/18
Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital – Fox News 8/30/18
Pennsylvania woman says contact lens caused rare infection that led to ‘stabbing’ pain, possible blindness – Fox News 8/30/18
Nearly 1,400 NYCHA kids tested positive for lead – Fox News 8/30/18
11 sickened, 1 dead in New Hampshire Legionnaires’ outbreak – Fox News 8/30/18
Former California college student charged after pretending to be doctor, diagnosing man, officials say – Fox News 8/30/18
FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs – Fox News 8/30/18
South Carolina student hospitalized with meningitis – Fox News 8/30/18
Delaware reports first rabies death since 1941 – Fox News 8/30/18
Mom’s prenatal opioids may stunt kids’ learning, study finds – Fox News 8/30/18
What makes chocolate chip cookies so addictive? – CNN 8/30/18
FDA investigation into heart drug valsartan may lead to more recalls – CNN 8/30/18
Technology is changing the way you see a doctor, but is that good for your health? – CNN 8/30/18
Pediatricians drop age limit for rear-facing car seats – CNN 8/30/18
Publix recalls ground chuck products after 18 people get sick – CNN 8/30/18
South Korea bans coffee in schools — even among teachers – CNN 8/30/18
Rule change tries to cool players in ‘nightmare’ heat at US Open – CNN 8/30/18
FDA issues warning about food prepared with liquid nitrogen – CNN 8/30/18
FDA: Do not use hundreds of drug products from King Bio Inc. – CNN 8/30/18
Detroit schools shut off drinking water over lead and copper concerns – CNN 8/30/18
The dangers of eating raw fish – CNN 8/30/18
6 easy ways to lose weight — when you love carbs – Los Angeles Times 8/30/18
For nursing home residents with breast cancer, surgery actually may hasten death – Los Angeles Times 8/30/18
Doctors reckon with high rate of suicide in their ranks – Chicago Tribune 8/30/18
Chicago, surburban libraries brace for the question: Can I print out a 3D gun? – Chicago Tribune 8/30/18
New wrinkle in heart health: Furrowed brow may bode ill – Chicago Tribune 8/30/18
Know what to say when postpartum depression hits a loved one – Chicago Tribune 8/30/18
Crispr Used to Repair Gene Mutation in Dogs With Muscular Dystrophy – The Wall Street Journal 8/30/18
A Fertility Doctor Used His Sperm on Unwitting Women. Their Children Want Answers. – The New York Times 8/30/18
England Proposes Ban on Selling Energy Drinks to Children – The New York Times 8/30/18
Climate change could render many of Earth’s ecosystems unrecognizable – The Washington Post 8/30/18
A High Blood Pressure Medication Is Being Recalled After a Potentially ‘Life-Threatening’ Labeling Mistake – TIME 8/29/18
Is Hypnosis Real? Here’s What Science Says – TIME 8/29/18
Why STD Rates Are Higher Than They’ve Ever Been – TIME 8/29/18
1 in 20 American Adults Are Using E-Cigarettes, New Study Finds – TIME 8/29/18
Ketamine May Ease Depression By Acting Like an Opioid, Study Suggests – TIME 8/29/18
Texas nurse fired after allegedly posting about toddler’s measles diagnosis on anti-vax page – Fox News 8/29/18
Man loses left arm after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection from sushi – Fox News 8/29/18
British mom dies after ‘Brazilian butt lift’ procedure in Turkey, reports say – Fox News 8/29/18
Botched procedure by woman accused of posing as dentist allegedly sent patient to hospital – Fox News 8/29/18
Cargill recalls 25,000 pounds of possibly contaminated beef – Fox News 8/29/18
West Nile virus victim’s family calls for more mosquito control – Fox News 8/29/18
Slow down and live long with the ancient practice of qigong – CNN 8/29/18
Study will pay people to eat avocados every single day for 6 months – CNN 8/29/18
Mom charged after drugs in breast milk killed baby, prosecutors say – CNN 8/29/18
‘Fake meat’ is at the center of food fight in Missouri – CNN 8/29/18
Guards, inmates, and nurses were overcome by an unknown substance at an Ohio prison, officials say – CNN 8/29/18
Kosher chicken linked to deadly salmonella outbreak – CNN 8/29/18
Why butt lifts can be so dangerous – CNN 8/29/18
9-year-old died by suicide after he was bullied, mom says – CNN 8/29/18
Why extracurriculars make parents miserable – CNN 8/29/18
Trump’s Supreme Court pick signals skepticism over GOP’s latest bid to repeal Obamacare – Los Angeles Times 8/29/18
Gonorrhea could soon become resistant to antibiotic treatment – Chicago Tribune 8/29/18
Suicide by opioid: New research suggests overdoses should be classified as self-harm. – Chicago Tribune 8/29/18
Is Getting ‘Hangry’ Actually a Thing? – The Wall Street Journal 8/29/18
Scotland to Provide Free Sanitary Products to Students – The New York Times 8/29/18
Posters Suggesting That Women Can Drink While Pregnant Stir Backlash – The New York Times 8/29/18
Putting Their Eggs, and Hopes, on Ice – The New York Times 8/29/18
A Little-Known Windfall for Some Hospitals, Now Facing Big Cuts – The New York Times 8/29/18
Exercise Now, Sit in Front of the TV Later – The New York Times 8/29/18
Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests – The New York Times 8/29/18
FDA pushes for development of non-opioid pain medications – The Washington Post 8/29/18
Could increased antidepressant use be contributing to the global obesity problem? -The Washington Post 8/29/18
California mom bitten by ‘kissing bug’ warns others about danger of ‘silent killer’ parasitc disease – Fox News 8/28/18
Long Beach Fire Department investigating after several members treated for overdose at wedding, report says – Fox News 8/28/18
Parents of baby misdiagnosed with terminal braian condition in utero left fate ‘in God’s hands’ – Fox News 8/28/18
Girl, 2, left partially paralyzed after freak accident with drinking glass – Fox News 8/28/18
How a hangover affects your brain the next day – Fox News 8/28/18
She expected to die young. Then came the call that offered new life – CNN 8/28/18
Bubble gum-flavored children’s Advil recalled – CNN 8/28/18
Rates of three STDs in US reach record high, CDC says – CNN 8/28/18
12 Mississippi inmates die in custody this month – CNN 8/28/18
Recall of heart drug valsartan continues to expand – CNN 8/28/18
Gun-related homicides, suicides kill more people than war, study says – CNN 8/28/18
In some countries, the odds of getting shot are 1 in a million. In the U.S., it’s 100 times higher – Los Angeles Times 8/28/18
‘Survival of the laziest’: Finally, a scientific reason to stay on the couch – Chicago Tribune 8/28/18
Eating before early workout helps burn carbs – Chicago Tribune 8/28/18
S.T.D. Diagnoses Reach Record 2.3 Million New Cases in U.S. – The New York Times 8/28/18
Inside a Neonatal Clinic in South Sudan: ‘In Some Ways, It Felt Wrong to Be Here’ – The New York Times 8/28/18
Study Causes Splash, but Here’s Why You Should Stay Calm on Alcohol’s Risks – The New York Times 8/28/18
Florida’s unusually long red tide is killing wildlife, tourism and businesses – The Washington Post 8/28/18
There’s not enough evidence that mushroom tea is magic – The Washington Post 8/28/18
John McCain Hated the Affordable Care Act. He Also Saved It – TIME 8/27/18
Why Getting Back Together With Your Ex May Be Bad for Your Health – TIME 8/27/18
North Dakota woman dies from hantavirus after possible contact with rodent droppings – Fox News 8/27/18
Scientists discover a sixth species of Ebola virus — in bats – Fox News 8/27/18
Girl, 4, needs surgery after trampoline park accident, parents say – Fox News 8/27/18
Can using weed killer give you cancer? – Fox News 8/27/18
Cancer survivor left crippled by treatment undergoes life-saving surgery – Fox News 8/27/18
‘Conversion therapy’ hits the big screen while laws play out in states – CNN 8/27/18
Marijuana study finds THC in breast milk up to 6 days after mom’s use – CNN 8/27/18
Congo Ebola outbreak: Two recover after experimental treatment; cases top 110 – CNN 8/27/18
In assisted living, a smiple culprit for hearing issues and vertigo: Earwax – CNN 8/27/18
Has gun violence become a public-health epidemic? – Miami Herald 8/27/18
Hospitals battle for control over fast-growing heart valve procedure – Chicago Tribune 8/27/18
Eyes could be window to predicting Alzheimer’s – Chicago Tribune 8/27/18
New pot study raises concerns about smoking marijuana while breastfeeding – Chicago Tribune 8/27/18
Did Juul Lure Teenagers and Get ‘Customers for Life’? – The New York Times 8/27/18
China Has Withheld Samples of a Dangerous Flu Virus – The New York Times 8/27/18
The Heartbreakers at Chain Restaurants – The New York Times 8/27/18
How to Tame Health Care Spending? Here’s a One-Percent Solution – The New York Times 8/27/18
Women Struggling to Get Pregnant Turn to Fertility Apps – The New York Times 8/27/18
The Dark Side of the Male Fitness Internet – The New York Times 8/27/18
The sweet truth about coconut and date sugar — there are some benefits – The Washington Post 8/27/18
Eye twitches are usually harmless, but here’s what you can do about them – The Washington Post 8/27/18
High school football player collapses during Mississippi game, then dies – Fox News 8/26/18
Gliobastoma, which killed McCain, is ‘complex’ and ‘aggressive’ disease, brain tumor group says – Fox News 8/26/18
They pledge. Get hazed. The cycle continues – CNN 8/25/18
At America’s toughest kayak race, goin’ with the rapid flow – CNN 8/25/18
Turns out your kitchen (not the bathroom!) is the grossest place in the house – Los Angeles Times 8/25/18
Noise causes stresss. Here’s why you need to seek out some silence – Los Angeles Times 8/25/18
The Scan That Save My Life – The Wall Street Journal 8/25/18
A College President’s Spin on Fitness – The Wall Street Journal 8/25/18
England to Allow Women to Take Early Abortion Pill at Home – The New York Times 8/25/18
Blood-sucking ‘kissing bugs’ spreading dangerous parasitic disease in US, health officials warn – Fox News 8/24/18
Will baby poop bacteria become the new probiotic? – Fox News 8/24/18
Woman claims sucking balloon air left her paralyzed – Fox News 8/24/18
Boy with autism will likely get to keep therapy ducks, report says – Fox News 8/24/18
Former inmate blinded in prison settles for $2.6M plus cash for house – Fox News 8/24/18
How an unsolved murder mystery changed our pill bottles – CNN 8/24/18
Under cover of goodness: How pillars of the community can prey on kids – CNN 8/24/18
To stop treatment in the face of death, families should talk with loved ones early – CNN 8/24/18
Study, work, retire? How to prepare for a 100-year-life – CNN 8/24/18
How glioblastoma is treated – CNN 8/24/18
Scientists blast EPA effort that would discredit health research in the name of ‘transparency’ – Los Angeles Times 8/24/18
Young-onset Parkinson’s patients defy stereotypes – Chicago Tribune 8/24/18
Nasal spray flu vaccine gets green light from CDC this year – Chicago Tribune 8/24/18
Big Tobacco’s Global Reach on Social Media – The New York Times 8/24/18
Russian Trolls Used Vaccine Debate to Sow Discord, Study Finds – The New York Times 8/24/18
A Leader in the War on Poverty Opens a New Front: Pollution – The New York Times 8/24/18
Heart Risks Tied to Parkinson’s Disease – The New York Times 8/24/18
Do Collagen Supplements Help Skin, Hair Nails and Joints? – The New York Times 8/24/18
Measles Is Returning to a Range of Places — But Not for the Same Reasons – TIME 8/23/18
More Teenagers Than Ever Are Getting the HPV Vaccine, CDC Says – TIME 8/23/18
People Are Now Taking Placebo Pills to Deal With Their Health Problems — And It’s Working – TIME 8/23/18
Texas middle school football player, 13, dies after medical emergency during practice – Fox News 8/23/18
Texas mom spreads warning after toddler dies napping in car seat – Fox News 8/23/18
‘American Ninja Warrior’ athlete with Parkinson’s turns obstacles into relief – Fox News 8/23/18
Family sickened from eating wild ‘vomiter’ mushrooms – Fox News 8/23/18
Dad wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer sues doctors – Fox News 8/23/18
States with most serious cases of West Nile virus this year – Fox News 8/23/18
Texas man bitten by shark has flesh-eating bacteria related to attack – Fox News 8/23/18
More than 500 sick from outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads – CNN 8/23/18
From ‘screw you’ Aetna to Sweet 16, teen celebrates her surgery — and new life – CNN 8/23/18
Why Russian trolls stoked US vaccine debates – CNN 8/23/18
First case of deadly MERS virus in five years diagnosed in England – CNN 8/23/18
“Breast Is Best”: local moms & healthcare providers share paths to breastfeeding – Miami Herald 8/23/18
Teens are anxious and depressed, and turning to the school nurse for help. But most Illinois schools don’t have one. – Chicago Tribune 8/23/18
Salads, fruit and cereal have sickened diners this year. This lab is on the front lines of the fight against food poisoning. – Chicago Tribune 8/23/18
Children, teens should not be on a paleo or gluten-free diet – Chicago Tribune 8/23/18
Purveyors of Juice-Box Style, Nicotine-Filled E-Liquids Quit Seling the Products – The New York Times 8/23/18
When Your Heart Fails You – The New York Times 8/23/18
E-Cigarettes May Raise Risk for Heart Attack – The New York Times 8/23/18
The Camaraderie of the Long-Distance Relay Runner – The New York Times 8/23/18
Talking Sex With Dad (in the Ford Taurus) – The New York Times 8/23/18
Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace of your walk. – The Washington Post 8/23/18
Here’s why rural independent pharmacies are closing their doors – The Washington Post 8/23/18
HPV-realted cancer rates are rising. So are vaccine rates — just not fast enough. – The Washington Post 8/23/18
‘His Entire Body Was Shutting Down.’ New State Rankings Show Gaps in High School Athlete Safety – TIME 8/22/18
Is Guacamole Healthy? Here’s What the Experts Say – TIME 8/22/18
More Than Half of Teens Think They Spend Too Much Time on Their Phones – TIME 8/22/18
This Is the Age When Your Self-Esteem Is Highest – TIME 8/22/18
Family sues Dum Dum lollipop maker over son’s alleged choking incident – Fox News 8/22/18
VA wrongly denied benefits for victims of military sexual trauma: report – Fox News 8/22/18
Man who severed hand in meat grinder won’t have it reattached, wife says – Fox News 8/22/18
Constipated man nearly died after feces-filled bowel burst – Fox News 8/22/18
Gut bacteria enzyme can transform a blood cell’s type – Fox News 8/22/18
Toxin at heart of drug recall shows holes in medical safety net – Fox News 8/22/18
She took a self-defense class for blind women; now she’s a judo champion – CNN 8/22/18
To avoid extinction it’s about ‘survival of the laziet,’ study suggests – CNN 8/22/18
At what age do kids start smoking cigarettes? – CNN 8/22/18
Vitamin D: Deficiency, food sources and what you need to know – CNN 8/22/18
Company recalls 32 children’s medicines after finding a “microbial contamination” – Miami Herald 8/22/18
‘We are the invisible cancer generation’: Young people with cancer face extra hurdles – Chicago Tribune 8/22/18
Immunotherapy Drugs Slow Skin Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain – The New York Times 8/22/18
How You Felt About Gym Class May Impact Your Exercise Habits Today – The New York Times 8/22/18
Frequent Home Moves May Increase a Child’s Risk of Psychosis – The New York Times 8/22/18
Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much. – The New York Times 8/22/18
Take a Look at These Unusual Strategies for Fighting Dementia – The New York Times 8/22/18
Tracking Cancer and Ancestry, With Mysteries in Each – The New York Times 8/22/18
Children and teens should not be on a paleo or gluten-free diet. Here’s why. – The Washington Post 8/22/18
Has Medicaid expansion helped or hurt the program? Depends which of these Republicans you ask – The Washington Post 8/22/18
How a Healthy Heart Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia – TIME 8/21/18
Georgia dad’s touching dance with 2-year-old daughter battling cancer goes viral – Fox News 8/21/18
Consumer baby monitors may get vital signs wrong – Fox News 8/21/18
Pregnant women turning to pot for morning sickness, study finds – Fox News 8/21/18
Many doctors skip meningococcal vaccine talks with teens – Fox News 8/21/18
Their dad killed himself on the farm where he was born. They hope his story will save others – CNN 8/21/18
New cervical cancer screening recommendations include more options – CNN 8/21/18
Students learn lifesaving techniques once reserved for military – CNN 8/21/18
When students were bullied because of dirty clothes, a principal installed a free laundromat at school – CNN 8/21/18
Rookie vegetarianism and the junk food trap – CNN 8/21/18
Some EpiPen expiration dates get extended on heels of shortage – CNN 8/21/18
The more you do to promote your cardiovascular health, the lower your risk of dementia – Los Angeles Times 8/21/18
It’s come to this: Your kid’s pediatrician visit may soon include a prescription for play – Chicago Tribune 8/21/18
What Does Knee Surgery Cost? Few Know, and That’s a Problem – The Wall Street Journal 8/21/18
The Healthier Your Heart, the Healthier Your Brain May Be – The New York Times 8/21/18
Cost of New E.P.A. Coal Rules: Up to 1,400 More Deaths a Year – The New York Times 8/21/18
Honeybees Are Hurting. What Else Can Pollinate Our Food? – The New York Times 8/21/18
Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad for You? – The New York Times 8/21/18
If Food Is Medicine, These Are the Labs – The New York Times 8/21/18
You’re Getting Very Sleepy. (So Is Everyone Else.) – The New York Times 8/21/18
This Republican congressman released an ad touting his vote against Obamacare repeal. Yes, against. – The Washington Post 8/21/18
Want to live a longer life? Research says you should do these five things. – The Washington Post 8/21/18
A Third of Teenagers Don’t Read Books for Pleasure Anymore – TIME 8/20/18
‘Fire challenge’ leaves Michigan girl, 12, with severe burns over half her body – Fox News 8/20/18
Police officer praised for breastfeeding malnourished baby while on duty at hospital – Fox News 8/20/18
86-year-old drag racer Chris Karamesines sets NHRA record with 305 mph run – Fox News 8/20/18
Dying boy asks for racing stickers to cover casket – Fox News 8/20/18
Paralyzed veteran on 1,500-mile handcycling journey to raise awareness on mental health – Fox News 8/20/18
Family of girl declared tumor-free after kiss from pope donates $50G to Philadelphia hospital – Fox News 8/20/18
What is hand, foot and mouth disease? – Fox News 8/20/18
Iron lung keeping woman alive for decades now one of last remaining in US – Fox News 8/20/18
Boca Raton issues rabies alert after bat tests positive – Fox News 8/20/18
Trump’s coal emissions rollbacks will be bad for country’s health, experts say – CNN 8/20/18
Lockdown curtains and drill bags. Preparing for school shootings is now just another part of a teacher’s day. – CNN 8/20/18
A photographic treatment for people with dementia – CNN 8/20/18
Measles cases reach record high in Europe – CNN 8/20/18
A few easy ways to ease your child’s separation anxiety – Miami Herald 8/20/18
Kids don’t live in a bubble, so give them honest advice about drugs and alcohol – Miami Herald 8/20/18
A rare genetic aversion to sweets could be key to fighting obesity – Chicago Tribune 8/20/18
‘GoFundMe felt demeaning,’ but Illinoisans are turning to it as a health care lifeline – Chicago Tribune 8/20/18
Indiana woman had a loud, nonstop clicking — sometimes crunching — noise in her head that doctors couldn’t quiet – Chicago Tribune 8/20/18
The Exercise That Helps Mental Health Most – The Wall Street Journal 8/20/18
The Secret to Keeping Black Men Healthy? Maybe Black Doctors – The New York Times 8/20/18
What Twins Can Teach Us About Nature vs. Nurture – The New York Times 8/20/18
Let Kids Play – The New York Times 8/20/18
This Drug Is Safe and Effective. Wait. Compared With What? – The New York Times 8/20/18
A Chinese Pharmacist Found Out He Had Cancer. Then He Vanished. – The New York Times 8/20/18
Your Spit Might Help You Learn to Eat Your Greens – The New York Times 8/20/18
I come to the gym for a workout. Please stop telling me to smile. – The Washington Post 8/20/18
Colorado boy, 4, battling stage-four cancer, celebrates end of chemo as honorary police officer – Fox News 8/19/18
Baby boom ahead? Arizona hospital has 16 pregnant nurses – Fox News 8/19/18
Tackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practice – Fox News 8/19/18
Colombians urged to stop having sex because it’s too damn hot – Fox News 8/19/18
Before You Flush Your Contact Lenses, You Might Want to Know This – The New York Times 8/19/18
What is K2? – CNN 8/18/18
It took 4 years, 3 miscarriages and 1,616 shots to make this baby – CNN 8/18/18
Synthetic pot seen as a public health danger – Chicago Tribune 8/18/18
This Training Tweak Keeps Him Running at 70 – The Wall Street Journal 8/18/18
This E.R. Treats Opioid Addiction on Demand. That’s Very Rare. – The New York Times 8/18/18
In San Francisco, Opioid Addiction Treatment Offered on the Streets – The New York Times 8/18/18
Lead may be making Newark’s water poisonous – Fox News 8/17/18
Doctor wrongly removed kidney during botched procedure, lawsuit claims – Fox News 8/17/18
Popular baby foods contain ‘worrisome levels’ of heavy metals, study finds – Fox News 8/17/18
Proponents of pot-infused coffee tout ‘medical and health’ benefits – Fox News 8/17/18
DEAFinitely Dope: Handing rap music to the deaf – CNN 8/17/18
Congo Ebola outbreak: 78 cases, 44 deaths, 10 health workers infected – CNN 8/17/18
Why does alcohol give you the munchies? – CNN 8/17/18
Low and high carb diets increase risk of early death, study finds – CNN 8/17/18
Record overdose deaths in U.S. shows danger of fentanyl, other synthetic drugs – Chicago Tribune 8/17/18
A Retirement Community Turned Away These Married Women – The New York Times 8/17/18
For Babies, Solid Food at 3 Months May Lead to Sounder Sleep – The New York Times 8/17/18
How Do You Die From Leukemia? – The New York Times 8/17/18
How to Use Dating Apps Without Hurting Your Mental Health, According to Experts – TIME 8/16/18
Eating This Many Carbs Is Linked to a Longer Life – TIME 8/16/18
Girl with rare condition gets wish to swim with mermaids – Fox News 8/16/18
Chipotle illnesses linked to unsafe food storage temperatures – Fox News 8/16/18
Autism risk may increase if child’s mother has high DDT exposure, study finds – Fox News 8/16/18
‘What did we do?’ Families anxious about chemicals found in tap water – CNN 8/16/18
FDA warns of pet owners using animals to get opioids – CNN 8/16/18
Clearer skin, fewer vitamins: How a vegan diet can change your body – CNN 8/16/18
Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly – CNN 8/16/18
Life expectancy drops in the US and the UK, rises in Australia, a new study finds – CNN 8/16/18
Florida’s toxic algae problem and your health: ‘Red tide’ and ‘green slime’ – CNN 8/16/18
Measles outbreak affects 21-states, including Illinois, CDC says – Chicago Tribune 8/16/18
Smokers are better off quitting, even with weight gain, study says – Chicago Tribune 8/16/18
Heart monitoring a must for breast cancer patients on Herceptin – Chicago Tribune 8/16/18
How Karate Helped an Aging Expert Age Better – The New York Times 8/16/18
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen – The Washington Post 8/16/18
Children who lived with smokers are more likely to die of lung disease as adults, study says – The Washington Post 8/16/18
Senators to grill HHS official on agency’s alleged failures to keep tabs on unaccompanied migrant kids – The Washington Post 8/16/18
How People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Lower Their Risk of Health Problems – TIME 8/15/18
Can an App Prevent Pregnancy? – TIME 8/15/18
Is Oatmeal Healthy? Here’s What the Experts Say – TIME 8/15/18
This Habit Will Make You Better At Your Job – TIME 8/15/18
Death from a dog lick? Veterinarian explains rare infection triggered by pets’ saliva – Fox News 8/15/18
Teen football player dies after complaining of headache – Fox News 8/15/18
Virginia girl’s love of dolls helps save baby when aunt unexpectedly gives birth in bathroom – Fox News 8/15/18
Artist says parasitic worm in eye ‘guided’ his work – Fox News 8/15/18
E-cigarette vapor tied to changes in lung cells – Fox News 8/15/18
Thyroid medications recalled due to risk of impurities – CNN 8/15/18
When insurance wouldn’t pay, parents funded cancer patient’s $95,000 lifesaving treatment – CNN 8/15/18
Violent crime is like infectious disease — and we know how to stop it spreading – CNN 8/15/18
How to design a school in the era of mass shootings – CNN 8/15/18
Over 20 people overdosed in one New Haven park today – CNN 8/15/18
A contact lens was embedded in woman’s eyelid for 28 years – CNN 8/15/18
Unsafe levels of a weed killer chemical in oat products, report says – CNN 8/15/18
How to build a better butt – CNN 8/15/18
Advocates: We need to do better teaching our kids about sex – Miami Herald 8/15/18
Exercise can help those with depression — to a point – Chicago Tribune 8/15/18
What’s the Remedy for Car Sickness? – The Wall Street Journal 8/15/18
Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats – The New York Times 8/15/18
Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better – The New York Times 8/15/18
Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain – The New York Times 8/15/18
For Online Daters, Women Peak at 18 While Men Peak at 50, Study Finds. Oy. – The New York Times 8/15/18
Overdose Deaths Reached a Record Level of 72,000 in 2017, New Estimates Show – The New York Times 8/15/18
Singing With My Grandbaby – The New York Times 8/15/18
Senate Democrats stay focused on health care even during short August recess – The Washington Post 8/15/18
How to eat mindfully in the real world — and that doesn’t mean distraction-free – The Washington Post 8/15/18
Georgia teacher donates kidney to 12-year-old student – Fox News 8/14/18
Mosquito bite sends North Carolina boy, 6, to ICU – Fox News 8/14/18
Teen baseball star paralyzed in diving accident – Fox News 8/14/18
Historic face transplant give suicide survivor a ‘second chance’ – CNN 8/14/18
Can ‘detox teas’ like Teami help you lose weight? – CNN 8/14/18
41 deaths from Ebola in Congo; health officials ‘worried’ – CNN 8/14/18
Typical kid behavior or a mental-health problem? It can be hard to decide. – Chicago Tribune 8/14/18
Should You Choose a Woman Doctor? – The New York Times 8/14/18
Lyme Disease Is Spreading Fast. Why Isn’t There a Vaccine? – The New York Times 8/14/18
Black Boys Feel Less Safe in White Neighborhoods, Study Shows – The New York Times 8/14/18
The ‘Zombie Gene’ That May Protect Elephants From Cancer – The New York Times 8/14/18
My Patient’s Sisters – The New York Times 8/14/18
Health-care competition in Charlottesville a dramatic example of Obamacare’s resilience – The Washington Post 8/14/18
The next five years will be ‘anomalously warm,’ scientists predict – The Washington Post 8/14/18
‘Fat-burning’ foods and other scientific-sounding nutritional trickery – The Washington Post 8/14/18
How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin — and the earth, too – The Washington Post 8/14/18
A traumatic brain injury may increase, the risk of suicide, study says – The Washington Post 8/14/18
This May Be the Secret to Feeling Younger and Living Longer – TIME 8/13/18
Zika, West Nile virus reported in Alabama, health department warns – Fox News 8/13/18
Blue light from phone screens precipitate blindness, study finds – Fox News 8/13/18
Michigan county fair attendees test positive for rare strain of swine flu – Fox News 8/13/18
Wisconsin woman’s death linked to bacteria from dog saliva, doctors believe – Fox News 8/13/18
Unexpected effects of climate change: worse food safety, more car wrecks – CNN 8/13/18
Escape from the Mayo Clinic: Teen accuses world-famous hospital of ‘medical kidnapping’ – CNN 8/13/18
More nurse practitioners now pursue residency programs to hone skills – Chicago Tribune 8/13/18
Tech Giants Pledge to Ease Patient, Provider Access to Health Data – The Wall Street Journal 8/13/18
A Troubling Rise in Pregnancy-Related Heart Problems – The Wall Street Journal 8/13/18
They’ll Donate More to Charity if You Try to Climb Everest – The Wall Street Journal 8/13/18
They Thought Hemophilia Was a ‘Lifelong Thing.’ They May Be Wrong. – The New York Times 8/13/18
Clues to Your Health Are Hidden at 6.6 Million Spots in Your DNA – The New York Times 8/13/18
With Short, Intense Sessions, Some Patients Finish Therapy in Just Weeks – The New York Times 8/13/18
The Large Hidden Costs of Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program – The New York Times 8/13/18
An Underappreciated Key to College Success: Sleep – The New York Times 8/13/18
How to Minimize Repetitive Stress Injuries From Carrying a Baby – The New York Times 8/13/18
Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women did not increase risk of autism in children, study says – The Washington Post 8/13/18
U.S. Ambassador Denies Threatening Ecuador Over Breast-Feeding Resolution – The New York Times 8/12/18
At Least 72 People Got Sick After Swimming at a Minnesota Campground, Officials Say – TIME 8/11/18
Work Emails May Be Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health — And Your Relationship – TIME 8/11/18
Boy’s squeaky cough caused by whistle stuck in his throat – Fox News 8/11/18
A Sisterhood of Nurses – The Wall Street Journal 8/11/18
Mountain Biking Is Hard — Now Try it on a Unicycle – The Wall Street Journal 8/11/18
Trying to Be Happy Is Making You Miserable. Here’s Why – TIME 8/10/18
Here’s How to Brag Without Making People Hate You – TIME 8/10/18
Contaminated Goldfish crackers left Mississippi woman sick, hospitalized, lawsuit claims – Fox News 8/10/18
Heat illnessess: 3 harmful effects of extreme heat on the body – Fox News 8/10/18
FDA approves 1st birth control app, long-term vaginal contraception ring – CNN 8/10/18
Jurors give $289 million to a man they say got cancer from Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller – CNN 8/10/18
Social media filters mess with our perceptions so much, there’s now a name for it – CNN 8/10/18
Australians urged to get tested for syphilis after unborn baby dies – CNN 8/10/18
Immigrant nurse with a work visa says employer treated her like an indentured servant – Miami Herald 8/10/18
Statistics blur the tragedy of child abuse and neglect – Miami Herald 8/12/18
FDA Approves First Drug Based on ‘Gene-Silencing’ Research – The Wall Street Journal 8/10/18
As Catholic Hospitals Expand, So Do Limits on Some Procedures – The New York Times 8/10/18
Maria Konnikova Show Her Cards – The New York Times 8/10/18
Paula Schneider on Running American Apparel and Fighting Cancer – The New York Times 8/10/18
Can You Screen for Early Pancreatic Cancer? – The New York Times 8/10/18
Going Solo: An Author Chooses — and Celebrates — Life Without a Partner or Kids – The New York Times 8/10/18
Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy are wrong. That’s dangerous. – The Washington Post 8/10/18
Here’s Why a Diverse Diet May Not Be the Healthiest Choice – TIME 8/9/18
Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Research Shows – TIME 8/9/18
Mom seen breastfeeding 4-year-old child called ‘gross,’ ‘disturbing’ – Fox News 8/9/18
Eating crickets helps with gut health, study finds – Fox News 8/9/18
Woman with ‘bloated’ stomach discovers she had 14 pounds of ovarian tumors – Fox News 8/9/18
Red Lobster employee in Arkansas tests positive for hepatitis A, health department confirms – Fox News 8/9/18
Juul and the vape debate: Choosing between smokers and teens – CNN 8/9/18
Raising white kids to be racially sensitive — and proactive – CNN 8/9/18
Rate of women addicted to opioids during pregnancy quadrupled in 15 years, CDC says – CNN 8/9/18
Too cute? Colleges, courts grapple with the role of companion animals – CNN 8/9/18
What does a guitar solo look like if you can’t hear? How a sign language interpreter translates concerts – CNN 8/9/18
German drug maker sues to block Nebraska execution – CNN 8/9/18
Heimlich family, Red Cross at odds over technique – CNN 8/9/18
Court Orders E.P.A. to Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems – The New York Times 8/9/18
Food Quality Trumps Variety, Experts Say – The New York Times 8/9/18
Psychologists’ Group Maintains Ban on Work at Military Detention Facilities – The New York Times 8/9/18
Boxers or Briefs? It May Depend on Your Fertility Goals – The New York Times 8/9/18
My Voice Got Deeper. Suddenly, People Listened. – The New York Times 8/9/18
Companies Respond to an Urgent Health Care Need: Transportation – The New York Times 8/9/18
Mississippi quietly amends its Medicaid work requirement waiver – The Washington Post 8/9/18
Death reports make the opioid crisis personal for doctors – The Washington Post 8/9/18
His health had been failing for years. Then he saw something crawling in his eye. – The Washington Post 8/9/18
Exercise Is Good For Your Mental Health — But Only To A Point – TIME 8/8/18
Little Caesars employee in Arkansas tests positive for hepatitis A, health department warns – Fox News 8/8/18
Virginia woman donates kidney to stranger: ‘God called me to do this’ – Fox News 8/8/18
Contaminated food served after funeral ceremony kills at least 9 mourners – Fox News 8/8/18
Indian woman with 22-pound hand finally getting treatment for rare condition – Fox News 8/8/18
Parents seek $2.5M from school district after teacher is accused of molesting their son – Fox News 8/8/18
Faced with falling birth rates, China urges citizens to have more babies – CNN 8/8/18
Asbestos, lead and other dangerous chemicals found in children’s school supplies, report says – CNN 8/8/18
Exercise is good for your body and your mind, study says – CNN 8/8/18
FDA expands recall of blood pressure drug valsartan due to cancer concern – CNN 8/8/18
Millions suffer from an invisible disease: My ME/CFS story – CNN 8/8/18
Online dating study: Are you chasing people ‘out of your league’? – CNN 8/8/18
‘Are we there yet?’ A road trip with kids is itself a destination – CNN 8/8/18
Scourge of superbugs killing Malawi’s babies – CNN 8/8/18
Drugstore’s sinus spray recalled over a ‘microbiological contamination’ – Miami Herald 8/8/18
Do young athletes need routine heart screenings? Opinions are mixed. – Chicago Tribune 8/8/18
For Zika-exposed babies, abnormalities not always evident at birth – Chicago Tribune 8/8/18
Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online – Chicago Tribune 8/8/18
New Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Treatment to Cost $32,500 a Year – The Wall Street Journal 8/8/18
Margot Kidder’s Death Was a Suicide, Coroner Says – The New York Times 8/8/18
Dizziness on Standing May Be a Risk Factor for Dementia – The New York Times 8/8/18
At Edinburgh Fringe, a Spotlight on Mental Health – The New York Times 8/8/18
Why We All Need to Drink More During Hot Weather Exercise – The New York Times 8/8/18
How to choose a healthier mayonnaise, or make your own – The Washington Post 8/8/18
Tommy John’s son wants to help kids avoid sports surgeries like the one named for his dad – The Washington Post 8/8/18
Inducing labor at 39 weeks for healthy pregnancies may improve outcomes for mothers, study suggests – The Washington Post 8/8/18
A White House proposal has legal immigrants forgoing health-care services out of fear – The Washington Post 8/8/18
Cancer study of New Mexico nuclear test site expected to finish in 2019 – Fox News 8/7/18
Toxic algae bloom killing marine life, making people sick along Florida’s Gulf Coast – Fox News 8/7/18
Maryland mom tests positive for opiates after eating poppy seed bagel – Fox News 8/7/18
Chipotle faces second lawsuit after 703 people fall ill in Ohio – Fox News 8/7/18
Norovirus outbreak among N.C. McDonald’s customers not linked to cyclosporiasis in salads: report – Fox News 8/7/18
Lyme disease spread to all 50 states, report finds – Fox News 8/7/18
Breastfeeding mom told to cover up, instead puts cloth over own face – Fox News 8/7/18
Boats, donkeys and their own two feet: How kids around the world get to school – CNN 8/7/18
Why Italy’s U-turn on mandatory vaccination shocks the scientific community – CNN 8/7/18
Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns – CNN 8/7/18
Young athletes should stay hydrated, but too much water can be deadly – CNN 8/7/18
Limit screen time to protect your child’s heart, American Heart Association says – CNN 8/7/18
Are the health benefits of turmeric too good to be true? – CNN 8/7/18
Even healthy patients are contributing to the doctor burnout – Chicago Tribune 8/7/18
Beyonce, Serena Williams open up about potentially fatal childbirths, a problem especially for black mothers – Chicago Tribune 8/7/18
The Genetic Test Some Men Don’t Know They Need – The Wall Street Journal 8/7/18
Playing Doctor to Our Children – The New York Times 8/7/18
Kaboom! Cody! Rudi! Young Flippers Embrace Gtramp, a New Sport for the Instagram Set – The New York Times 8/7/18
Medicaid advocates now have two more studies to back them up – The Washington Post 8/7/18
Why running slow can eventually help you run faster – The Washington Post 8/7/18
1 in 7 babies exposed to Zika in U.S. territories have birth defects, nervous system problems – The Washington Post 8/7/18
People Hate When You’re Petty, According to Science – TIME 8/6/18
New Jersey fisherman with flesh-eating infection opting out of hospice care: He ‘will continue to fight’ – Fox News 8/6/18
Waitress who survived Waffle House shooting reportedly suffering from PTSD, needs support dog – Fox News 8/6/18
Amid seizures, man sketched his ‘beautiful’ hallucinations – CNN 8/6/18
This plate design gets young kids to eat more veggies, study finds – CNN 8/6/18
Do women heart attack patients fare better with female doctors? – CNN 8/6/18
Surgeon falsely accused of wrongdoing tries to recover his name – CNN 8/6/18
Teens who vape or use hookah are more likely to use marijuana later, study finds – CNN 8/6/18
Glamorize your glutes to the maximus with this popular class – Los Angeles Times 8/6/18
New mom learns the wonders of breast milk – Miami Herald 8/6/18
Concussions are widespread among high-school athletes. This program wants to change that. – Miami Herald 8/6/18
Live bacteria could be game-changing remedy for eczema – Chicago Tribune 8/6/18
The Call to Care for Aging Parents Comes Sooner Now – The Wall Street Journal 8/6/18
An Invasive New Tick Is Spreading in the U.S. – The New York Times 8/6/18
The Ineffectiveness of Employer Wellness Programs, and the Importance of Randomized Trials – The New York Times 8/6/18
Why Take Diet Advice From a Cave Man? – The New York Times 8/6/18
Science or Quackery? The Study of Hormones Has Been Both, a New Book Suggests – The New York Times 8/6/18
You might not have to give up (lean) red meat, after all – The Washington Post 8/6/18
Here’s a secret to a longer and healthier life – Fox News 8/5/18
Got skin cancer? Blame the FDA – Fox News 8/5/18
33 reported dead in Congo Ebola outbreak – CNN 8/5/18
Solving Everest’s mounting poop problem – CNN 8/5/18
How China Is Evolving From Copycat Medicines Into a Producer of Complex Drugs – The Wall Street Journal 8/5/18
Vegans and vegetarians may think they’re ‘eating healthy.’ They’re not – Fox News 8/4/18
Indiana man survives internal decapitation years after beating brain cancer: ‘Our boy is a miracle’ – Fox News 8/4/18
Illinois children must stay in rear-facing car seat until age 2, new law says – Fox News 8/4/18
These seven words changed Anthony Hopkins’ life — They can change yours, too – Fox News 8/4/18
Avoid these foods due to outbreaks and recalls – CNN 8/4/18
Ketamine offers lifeline for people with severe depression, suicidal thoughts – CNN 8/4/18
The outdoors are calling and we’ve got ideas for ‘roughing it’ in style – Los Angeles Times 8/4/18
It’s Surfing, Without the Hard Spills — And in Wisconsin – The Wall Street Journal 8/4/18
Somebody added cow’s milk to Almond Breeze, FDA says, sparking a recall in 28 states – The Washington Post 8/4/18
How Sleep Affects Your Relationships, According to Science – TIME 8/3/18
Chicken Is the Number-One Cause of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks. Here’s How to Stay Safe – TIME 8/3/18
People Are Getting Plastic Surgey to Look Like Snapchat Filters, Doctors Warn – TIME 8/3/18
McDonald’s, Chipotle and other chains with foodborne illness outbreaks: How to stay safe – Fox News 8/3/18
Navy veteran with MS, 94, goes for gold in National Veterans Wheelchair Games – Fox News 8/3/18
McDonald’s salads sicken nearly 400 – Fox News 8/3/18
It started as a hobby. Now they’re using DNA to help cops crack cold cases – CNN 8/3/18
The unapproved antidepressant that’s poisoning people – CNN 8/3/18
Questions to ask before a colonoscopy to avoid dangerous infections – CNN 8/3/18
Gardening becomes healing with horticultural therapy – CNN 8/3/18
Meet Henry Tseng, the 111-year-old who might work out more than you do – Los Angeles Times 8/3/18
Chris Paul promotes healthier habits for young athletes — starting with sports drinks – Los Angeles Times 8/3/18
9 great reasons to drink (and eat) water this summer — and forever – Los Angeles Times 8/3/18
Artificial sweeteners: Jury still out on long-term benefits, safety – Miami Herald 8/3/18
‘It helps me feel normal’: Hospitals offer cooling caps to help cancer patients preserve hair – Chicago Tribune 8/3/18
The Illness Is Bad Enough. The Hospital May Be Even Worse. – The New York Times 8/3/18
Do Cockroaches Carry Diseases? – The New York Times 8/3/18
What Causes Morning Sickness? – The New York Times 8/3/18
Have Better Family Meals – The New York Times 8/3/18
Trump is trying to gut Obamacare. But it hasn’t worked. – The Washington Post 8/3/18
You May Be In a Codependent Relationship. Here’s How to Overcome It – TIME 8/2/18
Demi Lovato agrees to enter rehab facility: report – Fox News 8/2/18
Pennsylvania baby sitters ‘severely abused’ children for 6 days, police say – Fox News 8/2/18
Texas doctor warns ‘super strain’ of pink eye on rise in part of state – Fox News 8/2/18
Plastic containers pose health risks for children, pediatricians warn – Fox News 8/2/18
Mom dies after being served uncooked chicken on vacation, lawsuit claims – Fox News 8/2/18
Woman’s 132-pound ovarian tumor removed in 5-hour surgery – Fox News 8/2/18
The real reason people rent middle-aged men in Japan – CNN 8/2/18
Hand sanitizers are losing kill power against this germ in hospitals, study finds – CNN 8/2/18
Undocumented immigrants on dialysis forced to cheat death every week – CNN 8/2/18
How ‘plastic attacks’ on supermarkets became a global movement – CNN 8/2/18
Yes, there are people who wash and reuse condoms. And the CDC wants them to stop – CNN 8/2/18
Who was buried at Stonehenge? New study sheds light – CNN 8/2/18
Eat farm-to(-your-kitchen)-table because it’s good for you and the earth; here’s how – CNN 8/2/18
F.D.A. Did Not Intervene to Curb Risky Fentanyl Prescriptions – The New York Times 8/2/18
Our Fat Pets – The New York Times 8/2/18
Cellphones and Crosswalks: A Hazardous Mix – The New York Times 8/2/18
Trump administration to freeze fuel-efficiency requirements in move likely to spur legal battle with states – The Washington Post 8/2/18
‘Medicare for all’ is the dream. ‘Medicaid for more’ could be the reality. – The Washington Post 8/2/18
What is Intermittent Fasting And Is It Actually Good For You? – TIME 8/1/18
Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia – TIME 8/1/18
The Case For Sauna Bathing Is Stronger Than Ever – TIME 8/1/18
Illinois gov enacts law protecting EpiPen prescribers – Fox News 8/1/18
Florida woman arrested after leaving 6 kids ‘infested with lice’ at home, police say – Fox News 8/1/18
‘Rat lungworm’ explained: What to know about the parasitic roundworm – Fox News 8/1/18
Mom, son contract ‘rat lungworm’ after eating raw centipedes: report – Fox News 8/1/18
Mom given emergency C-section without anesthesia, lawsuit claims – Fox News 8/1/18
New Jersey dad who contracted flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing to be transferred to hospice, family says – Fox News 8/1/18
Sickened Marine recruit sues boot camp’s food vendor claiming medical condition led to discharge – Fox News 8/1/18
Tennessee mom’s ‘nagging’ text to husband about car seat likely saved son’s life in accident – Fox News 8/1/18
Police officer who died during training exercise had rare condition – Fox News 8/1/18
Congo confirms 4 Ebola cases week after outbreak ends – Fox News 8/1/18
Student with cerebral palsy claims college denied extra room for caregiver – Fox News 8/1/18
Ice cream salesman’s wife and mother suffocated by dry ice in car – CNN 8/1/18
This store employee’s simple gesture meant the world to a teen with autism – CNN 8/1/18
79 sick from salmonella linked to Hy-Vee pasta salad in the Midwest, CDC warns – CNN 8/1/18
Kids’ birthday party presents actually matter – CNN 8/1/18
Bizarre things your body might do during pregnancy – CNN 8/1/18
What is forest bathing? Think hiking, but with an extra dose of reflection – Los Angeles Times 8/1/18
Feeling scatterbrained? Chill out with guided meditation – Chicago Tribune 8/1/18
Cheaper Health Plans With Less Coverage Move Forward – The Wall Street Journal 8/1/18
New York Pushes Back Against Insurer Premium Increases – The Wall Street Journal 8/1/18
Trump Finally Picks a Science Adviser. An Scientists? They Seem Relieved. – The New York Times 8/1/18
College Students Want Children, but Don’t Know When Fertility Declines – The New York Times 8/1/18
How to Read a Food Label – The New York Times 8/1/18
Racism at American Pools Isn’t New: A Look at a Long History – The New York Times 8/1/18
Worshiping the False Idols of Wellness – The New York Times 8/1/18
What to Know Before You Buy Short-Term Health Insurance – The New York Times 8/1/18
Declines in fitness start after a week of inactivity. But you can work in workouts on vacation. – The Washington Post 8/1/18
Parasite-tainted wraps at Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Kroger may cause diarrhea, officials warn – The Washington Post 8/1/18
Childhood cancer survivors face ‘financial toxicity’ – The Washington Post 8/1/18
Trump officials ignored HHS advice on two big issues – The Washington Post 8/1/18