Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
NFL revises concussion protocol after Texans QB’s injury – Fox News 12/30/17
You Can Be 66 and Still Love Pogo Sticks – The Wall Street Journal 12/30/17
Why Children Play With Fire, and How to Stop Them – The New York Times 12/30/17
Flu outbreak already reported in 36 states, CDC says – Fox News 12/29/17
Frostbite: Know the signs and symptoms – Fox News 12/29/17
Got the flu? Here’s what leads to recovery – CNN 12/29/17
8 resolutions for better parenting in the New Year – CNN 12/29/17
Stay warm! Your life may depend on it – CNN 12/29/17
Our makeup tests free of cancer-causing asbestos (so far), fashion chain says – Miami Herald 12/29/17
Tips for avoiding a New Year’s hangover, and what to do if you get one – Chicago Tribune 12/29/17
A Hearty Salad for a Month of Healthy Eating – The New York Times 12/29/17
Does a ‘Strong’ Immune System Ward Off Colds and Flu? – The New York Times 12/29/17
Trump administration fires all members of HIV/AIDS advisory council – The Washington Post 12/29/17
Will your diet start Monday? Try the ‘non-diet diet’ – CNN 12/28/17
‘Drynuary’: Could you give up alcohol for a month? – Los Angeles Times 12/28/17
13 ways to become a runner in 2018 – Los Angeles Times 12/28/17
Want smarter kids who sleep through the night? Feed them fish, a new study says. – Miami Herald 12/28/17
Gratitiude and child development: the importance of grateful thinking – Miami Herald 12/28/17
Blind travelers can get around an airport more easily with new app – Miami Herald 12/28/17
Appeals Court Orders E.P.A. to Update Lead Paint Rules, Quickly – The New York Times 12/28/17
10 ways ideas about healthy eating have changed, and why that’s good – The Washington Post 12/28/17
Claire’s pulls 17 makeup products that tested positive for asbestos – Fox News 12/27/17
WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition in 2018 – CNN 12/27/17
After #MeToo, more women feeling empowered – CNN 12/27/17
Chinese firm clones gene-edited dog in bid to treat cardiovascular disease – CNN 12/27/17
These annual checkups help seniors not only survive but thrive – Chicago Tribune 12/27/17
Which New Year’s Resolutions Are More Likely to Stick? – The Wall Street Journal 12/27/17
The Year in Fitness: Exercise, Add intensity, Live to See Another Year – The New York Times 12/27/17
F.D.A. Leaves Tainted Foods on Shelves Too Long, Report Finds – The New York Times 12/27/17
Air Pollution Contributes to More Than 20,000 Deaths a Year – The New York Times 12/27/17
What We Mean When We Say Evidence-Based Medicine – The New York Times 12/27/17
‘Nobody Thought It Would Come to This’: Drug Maker Teva Faces a Crisis – The New York Times 12/27/17
Want to set your child up for lifelong health? Go with your gut – Fox News 12/26/17
US funding can save millions of lives through public health programs in 2018 – Fox News 12/26/17
More pregnant woimen are using pot, study finds – CNN 12/26/17
One Man’s Stand Against Junk Food as Diabetes Climbs Across India – The New York Times 12/26/17
Fish May Be Good for the Growing Brain – The New York Times 12/26/17
Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose – The New York Times 12/26/17
How Big Tech Is Going After Your Health Care – The New York Times 12/26/17
Measles Deaths Fall to a Record Low Worldwide – The New York Times 12/26/17
Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins for Your Body – The New York Times 12/26/17
How to make a New Year’s resolution that will actually work – The Washington Post 12/26/17
Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not protect against bone fractures – The Washington Post 12/26/17
A New Year, new food resolution: More fruits and veggies – CNN 12/25/17
A New Year, new food resolution: Water – CNN 12/25/17
A New Year, new food resolution: Cook at home – CNN 12/25/17
A New Year, new food resolution: Mindful eating – CNN 12/25/17
Cancer Drug Prices Rises 1,400% With No Generic to Challenge It – The Wall Street Journal 12/25/17
When Cancer Strikes Twice – The New York Times 12/25/17
5 things to do now for New Year’s resolution success – Chicago Tribune 12/24/17
Six Health Stories to Watch in 2018 – The Wall Street Journal 12/24/17
Trump Administration Eases Nursing Home Fines in Victory for Industry – The New York Times 12/24/17
Think You’re Seeing More Drug Ads on TV? You Are, and Here’s Why – The New York Times 12/24/17
E-bikes help you get in a workout — and a breezy commute – Los Angeles Times 12/23/17
You’ll avoid a New Year’s hangover with these spirits – Los Angeles Times 12/23/17
Yes it’s winter, but you still need your sunscreen – Los Angeles Times 12/23/17
How to know when holiday drinking is hurting your brain – Chicago Tribune 12/23/17
A Step-by-Step Guide to Boosting Work Morale – The Wall Street Journal 12/23/17
Gyms Ditch Machines to Make Space for Free Weights – The Wall Street Journal 12/23/17
A boy’s basketball-size tumor is slowly suffocating him. Doctors will attempt a risky removal. – The Washington Post 12/23/17
War Horses for Veterans helps returning soldiers in innovative way – Fox News 12/22/17
Eating fish weekly raises IQ by almost 5 points in children, study finds – Fox News 12/22/17
Dogs bring ‘a little light’ into ‘nightmare’ of childhood cancer – CNN 12/22/17
Language prohibitions denied amid health groups’ protest – CNN 12/22/17
The psychology of sycophants – CNN 12/22/17
Use tampons? Don’t panic about toxic shock syndrome – CNN 12/22/17
Delhi tests water cannons to combat deadly air pollution – CNN 12/22/17
Theses two foods could help ex-smokers’ lungs heal – Chicago Tribune 12/22/17
Women’s hearts may be more vulnerable to stress – Chicago Tribune 12/22/17
A Teenager Said She Had Been Raped in Her Home Country. The U.S. Opposed Her Abortion – The New York Times 12/22/17
Greater Access to Donated Livers Promised to Transplant Patients – The New York Times 12/22/17
A Better Kind of Nursing Home – The New York Times 12/22/17
Should You Shower in the Morning, or at Night? Yes. – The New York Times 12/22/17
Is It Better to Cook With Coconut Oil or Olive Oil? – The New York Times 12/22/17
Why this may be a bad flu season, especially around the holidays – The Washington Post 12/22/17
Cosmetic skin fillers rise in popularity, and complications – CNN 12/21/17
Opioids now kill more people than breast cancer – CNN 12/21/17
US life expectancy drops for second year in a row – CNN 12/21/17
Are reduced-calorie wines worth it? – CNN 12/21/17
New year, new start for your skin – Miami Herald 12/21/17
Flu shot safe, even with an egg allergy – Chicago Tribune 12/21/17
CDC releases grim new opioid overdose figures: ‘We’re talking about more than an exponential increase’ – Chicago Tribune 12/21/17
Major initiative seeks to combat U.S. soldiers’ weight problems and injuries – Chicago Tribune 12/21/17
Marriage may make heart disease a little less dangerous – Chicago Tribune 12/21/17
Obamacare Sign-ups at High Levels Despite Trump Saying It’s ‘Imploding’ – The New York Times 12/21/17
Can a Fitness Tracker Help You Run a Better Race? – The New York Times 12/21/17
For Sore Throat, Xylitol and Probiotics Offer No Benefits Over Placebo – The New York Times 12/21/17
Requiem for the Individual Mandate – The New York Times 12/21/17
Michigan cities, counties’ opioid lawsuit targets drug companies, pharmacies – Fox News 12/20/17
Teen, young adult cancer patients fall through the cracks: Can technology help? – CNN 12/20/17
U.S. and Cuban researchers join forces to bring lung cancer patients new hope – Miami Herald 12/20/17
A Salad a Day May Be Good for Brain Health – The New York Times 12/20/17
Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Heart – The New York Times 12/20/17
Can a Cup of Hot Tea a Day Help Preserve Eyesight? – The New York Times 12/20/17
This model lost her leg because of toxic shock syndrome. Here’s what she wants you to know. – The Washington Post 12/20/17
Allergic to eggs? You can now get the flu shot, new guidelines say – CNN 12/19/17
This is why a third of antidepressants are prescribed for something else – CNN 12/19/17
The future of treatment for glioblastoma – CNN 12/19/17
What those new blood pressure guidelines mean for you – Chicago Tribune 12/19/17
With Children’s Health Program Running Dry, Parents Beg Congress: ‘Do the Right Thing’ – The New York Times 12/19/17
A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted – The New York Times 12/19/17
Too Many Older Patients Get Cancer Screenings – The New York Times 12/19/17
E.P.A. Delays Bans on Uses of Hazardous Chemicals – The New York Times 12/19/17
She finally had a baby naturally — with a 24-year-old frozen embryo – The Washington Post 12/19/17
7 nutrition trends you’ll see in 2018 – The Washington Post 12/19/17
FDA approves first gene therapy for an inherited disease – The Washington Post 12/19/17
7 harmful houseplants that are a danger in disguise – Fox News 12/18/17
Seasonal affective disorder: It’s more than the winter blues – Fox News 12/18/17
5 warning signs your appendix might burst – Fox News 12/18/17
Company recalls salami, prosciutto over possible salmonella contamination – Fox News 12/18/17
More money can mean Scrooge-like pride, study says – CNN 12/18/17
When kids lose hair, wigs transform them into princesses, superheros – CNN 12/18/17
Children’s playthings can be fun and educational, but stay away from toys with screens – Miami Herald 12/18/17
Good friends might be your best brain booster as you age – Chicago Tribune 12/18/17
FDA to start targeting high-risk homeopathic remedies – Chicago Tribune 12/18/17
Cancer clinical trials exclude many desperate patients – should that change? – Chicago Tribune 12/18/17
Eating too much sugar can hurt your health. For some it’s actually addictive – Chicago Tribune 12/18/17
Police are divided over naloxone, the anti-overdose drug – Chicago Tribune 12/18/17
Why New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Lead to Harm – The New York Times 12/18/17
5 things to do now for New Year’s resolution success – The Washington Post 12/18/17
University president: We know your kids are drinking and we need your help – Fox News 12/16/17
This Freediver’s Advantage Is All in His Mind – The Wall Street Journal 12/16/17
Uproar Over Purported Ban at C.D.C of Words Like ‘Fetus’ – The New York Times 12/16/17
Viral skin-cancer selfie boosted online searches – Fox News 12/15/17
Mom claims Hatchimals bath bomb gave daughter chemical burns – Fox News 12/15/17
Babies born near fracking wells more likely to be underweight, says study – Fox News 12/15/17
Mom claims cryotherapy left her with severe burns, permanent scarring – Fox News 12/15/17
Feds issue alert over deadly contaminated cocaine in Florida – Miami Heral 12/15/17
When your knee ‘pops out,’ you’ll need a brace and rehab or surgery – Miami Herald 12/15/17
Six Lessons in Helping African Women Avoid H.I.V. – The New York Times 12/15/17
A Last Push for Obamacare Sign-ups — and Worries About Who Got Hurt – The New York Times 12/15/17
Easing the Burden on Caregivers – The New York Times 12/15/17
High Glucose Levels in Pregnancy Tied to Heart Defects in Babies – The New York Times 12/15/17
Study sheds light on how Zika causes nerve disorder – Fox News 12/14/17
Health Department says the flu is running rampant in New York – Fox News 12/14/17
As Zika Babies Become Toddlers, Some Can’t See, Walk or Talk – The New York Times 12/14/17
Vigorous Exercise Tied to Macular Degeneration in Men – The New York Times 12/14/17
Teva Pharmaceuticals to Cut 25% of Jobs in Huge Reshaping – The New York Times 12/14/17
Marijuana and Vaping Are More Popular Than Cigarettes Among Teenagers – The New York Times 12/14/17
In U.K., Bigger Wine Glasses for Bigger Thirsts – The New York Times 12/14/17
The most germ-infested places you encounter every day — and how to avoid getting sick – The Washington Post 12/14/17
The debate on fertility supplements: Do they help? – Fox News 12/13/17
The very real health dangers of virtual reality – CNN 12/13/17
ADHD drug use in pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, study finds – CNN 12/13/17
Why cold air makes your nose run – CNN 12/13/17
What is meningitis and how can I protect my child after two kids die at daycare? – Miami Herald 12/13/17
New treatments restoring sexual pleasure for older women – Chicago Tribune 12/13/17
Can the Weather Make Bones and Joints Ache? – The New York Times 12/13/17
A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Irregular Heart Rhythm – The New York Times 12/13/17
Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Disease, but Make It Intense – The New York Times 12/13/17
2 new studies show that even light activity is healthier than previously thought – The Washington Post 12/13/17
EU health and food safety experts warn of stubborn salmonella – Fox News 12/12/17
America’s healthiest and least healthy states – CNN 12/12/17
Laid up with ‘man flu’? It’s real, researcher says – CNN 12/12/17
The brain benefits of your child’s dinosaur obsession – CNN 12/12/17
Why am I not losing weight? – CNN 12/12/17
Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied – CNN 12/12/17
How to get through the cookies, pastelitos and sweets of the holiday season – Miami Herald 12/12/17
The growing toll of our ever-expanding waistlines – Miami Herald 12/12/17
Sickle-cell disease gets rush of gene-based research – Chicago Tribune 12/12/17
America’s other big drug problem: Older people take too many pills – Chicago Tribune 12/12/17
When a Sibling Dies, or Has a Serious Illness – The New York Times 12/12/17
The Disabled Flaneur – The New York Times 12/12/17
‘Phenomenal’ trial results may lead to a treatment for Huntington’s disease, experts say – The Washington Post 12/12/17
6 foods and drinks that will get you through the holidays healthfully – The Washington Post 12/12/17
I’m not in the mood to celebrate Christmas this year after a death of a close family member – The Washington Post 12/12/17
8 reasons why your wound won’t heal – Fox News 12/11/17
Opioid painkiller prescriptions may run in families – Fox News 12/11/17
Baby milk maker orders global recall over salmonella fears – Fox News 12/11/17
How to stay calm through the holidays – Fox News 12/11/17
When kids get their first cell phones around the world – CNN 12/11/17
Two kids are injured every day by window blinds, study finds – CNN 12/11/17
Transgender patients need better doctors – Chicago Tribune 12/11/17
Birth Control Pills Protect Against Cancer, Too – The New York Times 12/11/17
The Surprising Effects of Loneliness on Health – The New York Times 12/11/17
An Obamacare Surprise in the Mail: New Insurers and New Costs – The New York Times 12/11/17
People Don’t Take Their Pills. Only One Thing Seems to Help. – The New York Times 12/10/17
Treating Anxiety in ChildrenTreating Anxiety in Children – The New York Times 12/10/17
Birth Control and Breast Cancer: Putting the Risk in Perspective – The New York Times 12/10/17
A healthful lifestyle start with diet-friendly snacks: 4 to tray – Los Angeles Times 12/9/17
To Work All His Muscles, He Gets the Ax – The Wall Street Journal 12/9/17
Prescription Drugs May Cost More With Insurance Than Without It – The New York Times 12/9/17
How to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs – The New York Times 12/9/17
Outbreak of norovirus on North Carolina college campus confirmed, officals say – Fox News 12/8/17
How to hit your brain’s ‘kill switch’ — before it’s too late – CNN 12/8/17
Avocados: History of an unlikely but legitimate healthy food craze – CNN 12/8/17
Blood test may help predict which breast cancers will recur – Miami Herald 12/8/17
Could balding signal heart trouble for men? – Chicago Tribune 12/8/17
Tips for avoiding workout injuries – Chicago Tribune 12/8/17
Some Older Smokers Turn to Vaping. That May Not Be a Bad Idea. – The New York Times 12/8/17
Supplements Claiming to Ease Opioid Addiction Come Under Scrutiny – The New York Times 12/8/17
Under New Tax Plan, the Cost of Aging Could Rise – The New York Times 12/8/17
The New Flu Pandemic Will Appear When You Least Expect It – The New York Times 12/8/17
Sugary Diet During Pregnancy May Increase Asthma Risk in Children – The New York Times 12/8/17
Sleep vs. Exercise? – The New York Times 12/8/17
Breast cancer symptoms to look out for – Fox News 12/7/17
A better mammogram? Huge study putting 3-D scans to the test – Fox News 12/7/17
Gas station installs blue lights to combat drug use – CNN 12/7/17
Increase in accidental deaths follows spike in gun sales, study finds – CNN 12/7/17
Pollution putting millions of infants at risk of brain damage, UNICEF says – CNN 12/7/17
Keep seasonal sickness at bay with these foods that boost immunity – Chicago Tribune 12/7/17
Roche’s Immunotherapy Drug Tecentriq Extended Patients’ Lives in Study – The Wall Street Journal 12/7/17
Should You Be Worried About the Arsenic in Your Baby Food? – The New York Times 12/7/17
A Comeback for the Gateway Drug Theory? – The New York Times 12/7/17
A mother got the flu from her children — and was dead two days later – The Washington Post 12/7/17
Flu cases double last year’s total, CDC says – Fox News 12/6/17
Maternal gatekeeping: Why moms don’t let dads help – CNN 12/6/17
Protein powder pros and cons: What to know, what to watch out for – CNN 12/6/17
Balding, premature graying tied to higher heart disease risk – CNN 12/6/17
Flu vaccine may be only 10 percent effective this year, experts say – Chicago Tribune 12/6/17
Small changes could keep seniors driving longer – Chicago Tribune 12/6/17
Intense workouts may boost memory – Chicago Tribune 12/6/17
UnitedHealth to Buy Major Doctor Group For $4.9 Billion From DaVita – The Wall Street Journal 12/6/17
Birth Control Pills Still Linked to Breast Cancer, Study Finds – THe New York Times 12/6/17
UnitedHealth’s Deal May Point to Health Care’s Future – The New York Times 12/6/17
How Exercise Can Make for Healthier Fat – The New York Times 12/6/17
Fewer Pain Pills May Be Best Bet After Surgery – The New York Times 12/6/17
Gene therapy makes a big advance treating hemophilia B blood disorder – The Washington Post 12/6/17
Kroger recalls purified water for babies after mold discovered – Fox News 12/5/17
Working out on polluted streets bears minimal benefit for older people – CNN 12/5/17
Dating-violence study in young people adds to spanking debate – CNN 12/5/17
Smokers are 7 times more likely to use marijuana daily, study says – CNN 12/5/17
Helping your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – Miami Herald 12/5/17
Food? Drug? The FDA says this capsule could cause deadly liver and lung problems – Miami Herald 12/5/17
Be wary about online sites that review physicians – Chicago Tribune 12/5/17
Despite Obamacare cost protections, most teens skip regular checkups – Chicago Tribune 12/5/17
Hug It Out, Man – The New York Times 12/5/17
The CHIP Program is Beloved. Why Is Its Funding in Danger? – The New York Times 12/5/17
Things I’ll Do Differently When I’m Old – The New York Times 12/5/17
Nine positive food messages to send yourself over the holidays – The Washington Post 12/5/17
Do you really need to stop drinking on antibiotics? – Fox News 12/4/17
Vomiting illness linked to longtime, regular pot smoking – Fox News 12/4/17
Drugmaker paid doctors with problem records to promote its pill – CNN 12/4/17
Cocaine deaths among blacks on par with opioid deaths among whites, study finds – CNN 12/4/17
Dengue vaccine found to worsen disease symptoms – CNN 12/4/17
Kentucky’s 20-week abortion ban: A ticking clock on a complex pregnancy – CNN 12/4/17
New mother’s thumb-to-wrist pain may be related to pregnancy – Miami Herald 12/4/17
Transgender community faces significant mental health issues – Miami Herald 12/4/17
Doctors still grapple with how to treat depression – Chicago Tribune 12/4/17
Sniffing out the best allergy treatment – Chicago Tribune 12/4/17
Which Heart Patients Need Stents? A New Study Stirs Debate – The Wall Street Journal 12/4/17
Does an A.D.H.D. Link Mean Tylenol Is Unsafe in Pregnancy? – The New York Times 12/4/17
Cataract Surgery May Prolong Your Life – The New York Times 12/4/17
Two Hidden Cancer Causes: Diabetes and Obesity – The New York Times 12/4/17
Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done – The New York Times 12/4/17
The moral differences between pro- and anti-vaccine parents – The Washington Post 12/4/17
North Korean nuclear tests sickening residents with ‘ghost disease,’ defectors say – Fox News 12/3/17
Why a CVS-Aetna Merger Could Benefit Consumers – The New York Times 12/3/17
‘The Woebot will see you now’ — the rise of chatbot therapy – The Washington Post 12/3/17
A women with a transplanted uterus just gave birth — a first for the U.S. – The Washington Post 12/3/17
Already hating everything (and everyone) this holiday season? This can help. – Los Angeles Times 12/2/17
Is this what the doctor’s office of the future will look like? – Los Angeles Times 12/2/17
The reason why race car driver Danica Patrick doesn’t drink — or eat sugar – Los Angeles Times 12/2/17
4 fitness and lifestyle devices to improve your health — at work – Los Angeles Times 12/2/17
Europe’s HIV epidemic growing at ‘alarming pace,’ WHO warns – Fox News 12/1/17
‘Do Not Resuscitate’ tattoo causes ER ethical dilemma – Fox News 12/1/17
Does chicken soup really help fight a cold? – CNN 12/1/17
Got food allergies? Add milk to the worries for your meal – Chicago Tribune 12/1/17
Hand-poked body art is going mainstream, worrying health experts – Chicago Tribune 12/1/17
The Mentality of Sexual Assault and Harassment, a Q&A – The Wall Street Journal 12/1/17
What Causes Bell’s Palsy? – The New York Times 12/1/17
Philippines Suspends Dengue Shots After Drug Firm’s Warning – The New York Times 12/1/17