Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Why European Restaurants Are Much More Vigilant About Food Allergies – NPR
When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems – NPR
Addiction Clinics Market Unproven Infusion Treatments to Desparate Patients – NPR
Do You Need All Those Meds? How To Talk to Your Doctor About Cutting Back – NPR
Fresh Starts, Guilty Pleasures And Other Pro Tips For Sticking To Good Habits – NPR
Pain Rescue Team Helps Seriously Ill Kids Cope In Terrible Times – NPR
How The CDC’s Reluctance To Use The ‘F-Word’ — Firearms — Hinders Suicide Prevention – NPR
Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don’t Swallow Claims – NPR
Bringing Together Young and Old To Ease The Isolation Of Rural Life – NPR
Confused About Sunscreen Ingredients? Here’s What We’ve Learned – NPR
Sesame Allergies Are Likely More Widespread Than Previously Thought – NPR
Irritating Compounds Can Show Up in ‘Vape Juice’ – NPR
Yet Another Health Problem Linked to Air Pollution: Eye Disease – TIME
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? A New Study Reignites a Long-Standing Debate – TIME
How to Avoid Vehicle Pollution When You’re Stuck in Traffic – TIME
Why Parents Are Turning to a Controversial Treatment for Food Allergies – TIME
Social Media Hurts Girls More Than Boys – TIME
There Could Be a Chlamydia Vaccine In the Coming Years, A Promising New Study Suggests – TIME
How Exercise Lowers the Risk of Alzheimer’s by Changing Your Brain – TIME
Why Drinking Water All Day Long Is Not the Best Way to Stay Hydrated – TIME
The Best Sports and Exercises to Avoid Injury – TIME
Politicians Keep Blaming Mass Shootings on Mental Health Issues. Doctors Say They’re Wrong – TIME
‘They Need to See the Families.’ Loved Oness of Overdose Victims Rally at Purdue Pharma Hearing – TIME
Is Sugar as Bad for Kids as It Is for Adults? – TIME
Red wine is good for gut health, study finds – Fox News
Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes, study claims – Fox News
Contigo recalls kids water bottles over potential choking hazard; 5.7 million products affected – Fox News
Cuddle therapy latest in self-care, but does it work? – Fox News
Signs you may be infertile, and what you can do about it – Fox News
Drug-resistant salmonella linked to soft cheese, beef sickens hundreds: CDC – Fox News
Blood test can predict if you’ll die in the next 10 years, researchers claim – Fox News
AI may detect AFib in just 10 seconds – Fox News
Cat allergy vaccine in the works could be game-changer for pet lovers – Fox News
Drug-resistant superbug ‘highly adapted’ to spread in hospitals, contaminate food, study finds – Fox News
New procedure that postpones menopause could also lead to longer fertility – Fox News
‘Vaginal steaming’ leaves woman with second-degree burn: report – Fox News
Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns – Fox News
San Francisco saw 150 percent spike in fentanyl-related deaths last year, report say – Fox News
Why we don’t know more about rare polio-like illness – Fox News
Upping caffeine intake could trigger migraines, study finds – Fox News
What are tonsil stones — and how do you know if you have them? – Fox News
Breast cancer risk reduced by swapping red meat for poultry, study finds – Fox News
Measles exposure at Union Station in Los Angeles confirmed: health officials – Fox News
What happens to your body when you hold your breath – Fox News
Potentially fatal mosquito-borne EEE virus detected in Delaware: state officials – Fox News
For stroke treatment, even 15 minutes can make a difference in outcome – Fox News
Ohio city’s ban on hiring smokers, vapers could be ‘slippery slope,’ some fear – Fox News
When it’s not sunburn: What to know about sun rashes – Fox News
FDA approves Keyruda as treatment for specific type of esophageal cancer – Fox News
7 myths about infertility – Fox News
Disney, Eddie Bauer brand incline infant sleepers recalled – Fox News
Mom’s herpes warning after son contracts virus, possibly putting unborn baby at risk – Fox News
The US eliminated measles in 2000. The current outbreak could change that – CNN
Pinterest searches about vaccines will surface content from public health organizations – CNN
9 tips for living with heart failure – CNN
Fast food may contribute to teen depression, study says – CNN
1 in 3 teens breathe secondhand e-cigarette vapors, new research says – CNN
Blaming mass shootings on mental illness is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘stigmatizing,’ experts say – CNN
Video games unlikely to cause real-world violence, experts say – CNN
How to spot the toxic algae that’s killing dogs in the Southeast – CNN
Vaping linked to marijuana use in young people, research says – CNN
FDA investigating 127 reports of seizures, neurological symptoms related to vaping – CNN
Food will be scarce, expensive and less nutritious, climate report says – CNN
Rosacea treatments: 10 creams, lotions and salves that promise to save your skin – Los Angeles Times
Purdue Pharma could pay $10 billion to settle 2,000 opioid lawsuits – Los Angeles Times
Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban – Los Angeles Times
Santa Ana man gets 17 1/2 years for selling ‘massive amounts’ of opioids – Los Angeles Times
Johnson & Johnson helped fuel opioid crisis in Oklahoma and must pay $572 million, judge rules – Los Angeles Times
Trump is proposing to reduce the employer health insurance system to utter chaos – Los Angeles Times
Vaping and lung disease: This doctor saw the link four years ago – Los Angeles Times
Skin Camp: Where your face goes to get rejuvenated over summer vacation – Los Angeles Times
The 10 worst things Trump has done to harm your healthcare – Los Angeles Times
More women should consider BRCA test to assess breast cancer risk, new guidelines say – Los Angeles Times
Here’s what can go wrong when you shop in Mexico and Canada for cheap drugs – Los Angeles Times
A drug called buprenorphine saved me from heroin addiction. It could save millions more — if we let it – Los Angeles Times
A water workout so hard that just standing up is an accomplishment – Los Angeles Times
Decline in opioid deaths is tied to growing use of overdose-reversing drug, CDC says – Los Angeles Times
Two L.A. County residents are sick with West Nile — the county’s first cases of 2019 – Los Angeles Times
Health insurance companies are useless. Get rid of them – Los Angeles Times
Alarmed by dense wildfire smoke, Californians are snapping up home air purifiers – Los Angeles Times
Charity becomes a lifeline even for Americans with health insurance as deductibles soar – Los Angeles Times
Why we’re flocking to obstacle races and ultra marathons – Los Angeles Times
How the hospital lobby derailed legislation to protect you from surprise hospital bills – Los Angeles Times
Vested interests are already mounting dishonest attacks on ‘Medicare for all’ – Los Angeles Times
These six things can stave off weight gain, even if your genes boost your risk of obesity – Los Angeles Times
As kids return to school, don’t forget the most important school supply — vaccines – Miami Herald
Stem cell industry ‘fleecing,’ sometimes harming patients – Miami Herald
Think your child sits too much? Ways to get your child moving and make it fun – Miami Herald
Don’t beat yourself up if you occasionally splurge on a hot fudge sundae, food experts say – Miami Herald
If you have acne, it’s best to avoid oral antibiotics – Miami Herald
Comedian/TV host Jay Leno on how eay it is to prevent high cholesterol – Miami Herald
Two Miami-Dade cities support legalizing marijuana. But pot still has a long way to go – Miami Herald
Mosquito-borne illnesses growing in Florida as West Nile virus crops up in chickens – Miami Herald
Migraine headache drug recalled after company finds possible microbial contamination – Miami Herald
Cream and gel used for tattoos and hemorrhoids recalled for microbial contamination – Miami Herald
Second case of local dengue fever confirmed in Florida this year — both in Miami-Dade – Miami Herald
When you try to bounce, this trampoline might break. That’s why it’s been recalled. – Miami Herald
Drowning is the leading cause of death in young children. Water safety steps you can take – Miami Herald
Too hot? Eat a peach to hydrate. Memory issues? Eat cherries. – Miami Herald
As school nears, tame acne by avoiding these products and limiting stress – Miami Herald
Brain-eating amoeba. Flesh-eating bacteria. Climate change will raise Florida’s risks – Miami Herald
UM researcher studies genetic clues on why Alzheimer’s affects women more than men – Miami Herald
Florida just declared a public health emergency over its ballooning Hepatitis A cases – Miami Herald
Thousands of kidneys are thrown away by U.S. transplant centers every year – Chicago Tribune
Last year, 176 cases of West Nile virus were reported in Illinois. This year, there have only been 3. Here’s why. – Chicago Tribune
Among hurdles for those with opioid addictions: Getting the drug to treat it – Chicago Tribune
Caught between kids and a parent with Alzheimer’s, I found a lifeline on the playground – Chicago Tribune
Could fluoride be bad for your baby during pregancy? – Chicago Tribune
Too much napping may signal Alzheimer’s – Chicago Tribune
Depression, Alzheimer’s might be part of the same process in some aging brains: Study – Chicago Tribune
More than half of younger patients skip or quit blood pressure meds – Chicago Tribune
Are you an ‘extremely early bird’? – Chicago Tribune
Lots of gluten during toddler years might raise odds for celiac disease – Chicago Tribune
Obesity-related cancer rates are rising in middle-aged Americans but falling in seniors. What’s going on? – Chicago Tribune
Tailbone pain often goes away without medical treatment – Chicago Tribune
Hepatitis A is racing across the U.S. Here’s what you should know. – Chicago Tribune
Two experimental Ebola drugs seem to be saving lives, early study results show – Chicago Tribune
Walgreens to close 200 U.S. stores, starting this fall – Chicago Tribune
Plant-based diet leads to fewer heart problems – Chicago Tribune
Treating athlete’s foot and avoiding bigger problems – Chicago Tribune
In heat waves, fans have potential to do more harm than good – Chicago Tribune
Heartburn drugs might bring allergy woes – Chicago Tribune
VeggieRX provides free vegetables to low-income people and patients in Chicago food deserts – Chicago Tribune
Even when HIV prevention drug is covered, other costs block treatment – Chicago Tribune
Students, bored by cafeteria fare, love food delivery services; schools don’t. – Chicago Tribune
Teen sexting may be less common than you think – Chicago Tribune
New Concerns Emerge About Long-Term Antidepressant Use – The Wall Street Journal
Bristol-Myers Moves Closer to Buying Celgene – The Wall Street Journal
The Drive for More Living Liver Donors – The Wall Street Journal
FDA Focuses on Novartis Delay in Reporting Drug-Test Data Manipulation – The Wall Street Journal
Can Dancing Prevent Dementia? – The Wall Street Journal
FDA Pushes for Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs – The Wall Street Journal
The Trendist Fitness Class Now: Working Out Alone at Home – The Wall Street Journal
Deals Give Drugmakers Rights to DNA Data – The Wall Street Journal
Drug Shortage Leaves Patients Without Immune-Disorder Treatment – The Wall Street Journal
Medicare Moves to Cover Costly Cell Therapies – The Wall Street Journal
Child Advocates Team Up with PETA on Hot-Car Deaths – The Wall Street Journal
FDA Says ‘Data Manipulation’ Occurred in Trials of World’s Priciest Drug – The Wall Street Journal
The Search for an Easier Way to Stop Taking Sleeping Pills – The Wall Street Journal
White House Weighs September Rollout of Health Plan – The Wall Street Journal
Many Genes Influence Same-Sex Sexuality, Not a Single ‘Gay Gene’ – The New York Times
Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana – The New York Times
W.H.O. Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Rise in Measles in Europe – The New York Times
Babies Display ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ After Getting Anti-Baldness Drug by Mistake – The New York Times
The Great Fortune of Ordinary Sadness – The New York Times
Tattoo Needles May Trigger Allergic Reactions – The New York Times
Peloton Is a Phenomenon. Can It Last? – The New York Times
For a Longer Life, Get Moving. Even a Little. – The New York Times
The Deadly Toll of Air Pollution – The New York Times
Fish Oil Supplements Show No Benefits for Diabetes – The New York Times
Dog Owners May Have Healthier Hearts – The New York Times
Inside North Carolina’s Big Effort to Transform Health Care – The New York Times
Helping Children Learn to Eat Well – The New York Times
Why Doctors Still Offer Treatments That May Not Help – The New York Times
Alternatives to Surgery for an Enlarged Prostate – The New York Times
Malnutrition Case Stirs Debate About Vegan Diets for Babies – The New York Times
Your Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Spiked. Now What? – The New York Times
This Daily Pill Cut Heart Attacks by Half. Why Isn’t Everyone Getting It? – The New York Times
How to Help Your Child Study – The New York Times
Vaping Sicknesses Rising: 153 Cases Reported in 16 States – The New York Times
Opioid Treatment Is Used Vastly More in States That Expanded Medicaid – The New York Times
How Many Steps Should You Take a Day? – The New York Times
Exercise May Boost Mood for Women With Depression. Having a Coach May Help. – The New York Times
Touch Football, Sold as Safer, Now Requires a Helmet – The New York Times
The Keto Diet Is Popular, but Is It Good for You? – The New York Times
Planned Parenthood Refuses Federal Funds Over Abortion Restrictions – The New York Times
Premature Babies Lag in Vaccinations – The New York Times
Flavonoids in Plants May Help Protect Against Major Killers – The New York Times
Why Warning Pregnant Women Not to Drink Can Backfire – The New York Times
Developing New Guidelines on Lyme Disease – The New York Times
Getting the Right Care for Painful Autoimmune Conditions – The New York Times
Spraying Antibiotics to Fight Citrus Scourge Doesn’t Help, Study Finds – The New York Times
Older People Need Rides. Why Aren’t They Using Uber and Lyft? – The New York Times
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 3rd Province in Eastern Congo – The New York Times
The Challenges of Home Dialysis – The New York Times
Why Do We Hiccup? – The New York Times
Dozens of Young People Hospitalized for Breathing and Lung Problems After Vaping – The New York Times
Lead Crisis in Newark Grows, as Bottled Water Distribution Is Bungled – The New York Times
Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis – The New York Times
Football May Take a Toll on the Brain, Even Without Concussions – The New York Times
Why Doesn’t America Have Universal Health Care? One Word: Race – The New York Times
‘Juul-alikes’ Are Filling Shelves With Sweet, Teen-Friendly Nicotine Flavors – The New York Times
Drinking Bleach Won’t Cure Autism or Cancer, F.D.A. Says – The New York Times
Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Improve Dental Health of Babies – The New York Times
Screen All Adult Patients for Drug Abuse, National Panel Urges – The New York Times
Ads Pitching CBD as a Cure-All Are Everywhere. Oversight Hasn’t Kept Up. – The New York Times
How to Reduce Exposure to Air Pollution – The New York Times
Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Can’t Shake Their Stigma – The New York Times
Eating Red Meat Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Risk – The New York Times
Is Your Sleep Cycle Out of Sync? It May Be Genetic – The New York Times
The Impact of Racism on Children’s Health – The New York Times
Why Are These Medical Instruments So Tough to Sterilize? – The New York Times
Do Older People Have a Different Smell? – The New York Times
What Experts Know About People Who Commit Mass Shootings – The New York Times
In Echo of Flint Lead Crisis, Newark Offers Bottled Water – The New York Times
Tech Meets Health Care, Sometimes Shakily – The New York Times
Exercise During Pregnancy May Have Lasting Benefits for Babies – The New York Times
Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease. Pain Relievers May Be to Blame. – The New York Times
Deadly Germ Research Is Shut Down at Army Lab Over Safety Concerns – The New York Times
Statins Provide Heart Benefits Past Age 75 – The New York Times
States Clash With Cities Over Potential Opioids Settlement Payouts – The New York Times
When Vacation Means Coming Back for More – The New York Times
Sickle Cell Disease Still Tends to Be Overlooked – The New York Times
Cancer Treatment at the End of Life – The New York Times
Tainted Pork, Ill Consumers and an Investigation Thwarted – The New York Times
Top Kidney Charity Directed Aid to Patients at DaVita and Fresenius Clinics, Lawsuit Claims – The New York Times
A Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer’s. Should You Get One? – The New York Times
Got Impossible Milk? The Quest for Lab-Made Dairy – The New York Times
After an Injury, Stay Comfortable and Productive With This Gear – The New York Times
A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? It’s Coming, Scientists Report – The New York Times
Years After Latest Ebola Outbreak, New Cases Emerge in Congo – The New York Times
Why Standing Often Feels Even Harder Than Running – The New York Times
How to Give Your Therapist Feedback – The New York Times
The ‘follow-up appointment’ – The Washington Post
The window for Congress to do something on drug prices won’t be open forever – The Washington Post
Is alkaline water really better for you? – The Washington Post
Be like Serena and Roger: Older amateurs offer tips for maintaining your athletic edge. – The Washington Post
Food and activity trackers can have downsides. Here are three signs to watch out for. – The Washington Post
A primer on whole grains: What they are, why they’re important and how to find them – The Washington Post
Mermaiding is trendy. I hit the water in a monofin and tail to see if it’s also a workout. – The Washington Post
Medicare-for-all opponents claim hospitals would shutter. But it depends where they’re located. – The Washington Post
Medicare will cover pioneering cancer treatment nationwide – The Washington Post
Trump blamed mental illness for mass shootings. The reality is more complicated. – The Washington Post
Doctors urge probe of child migrant deaths: ‘Poor conditions’ at border increase risk of spreading flu – The Washington Post
Herring and pumpernickel, anyone? Introducing the Nordic diet. – The Washington Post
Sugar, fiber, pasteurization: Here’s what you need to know about juice – The Washington Post
What are ‘hormone diets’ — and can they really help you lose weight quickly? – The Washington Post