Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Virtual workouts spiked during the pandemic — and the trend is sticking around – NPR
Telehealth abortion demand is soaring. But access may come down to where you live – NPR
How paying attention can help you appreciate what’s right in front of you – NPR
6 tips to help you get the most out of your health insurance plan – NPR
If you’ve had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants? – NPR
Inside the Right-Wing Movement to Ban Trans Youth From Sports – TIME
Monkeypox Spreads in West, Baffling African Scientists – TIME
Oklahoma Approves the Nation’s Most Restrictive Abortion Ban – TIME
After Supreme Court Leak, Republican-led States Ready Legislation to Ban or Criminalize Abortion – TIME
Coronavirus cases in California rising fast, with some regions seeing infections double – Los Angeles Times
With baby formula scarce, California mothers are sharing their breast milk – Los Angeles Times
After less than 2 1/2 years, U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1 million – Los Angeles Times
Abortion rights bill falls short in Senate, but Democrats hope to send message – Los Angeles Times
Galvanized by abortion fight, Orange County women could upend congressional races – Los Angeles Times
Here we go again: California coronavirus cases rising. Is a new wave coming soon? – Los Angeles Times
As COVID-19 cases rise, 60% of kids 5 to 11 in Illinois are still unvaccinated – Chicago Tribune
Chicago expected to reach ‘high’ COVID-19 level as soon as next week – Chicago Tribune
State issues permits for new craft cannabis operations to start construction amid ongoing turmoil in Illinois marijuana industry – Chicago Tribune
Feds take rare step of dropping drug conspiracy case after agent’s race-tinged testimony – Chicago Tribune
Missouri. Louisiana. Arizona. Patients are already traveling hundreds of miles to have abortions in Illinois. – Chicago Tribune
Parents struggle with baby formula shortage in the Chicago area. ‘It’s kind of scary.’ – Chicago Tribune
With Roe v. Wade reversal expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot pledges $500K for abortion access in Chicago – Chicago Tribune
Chief Justice Roberts confirms leak draft opinion on Supreme Court abortion case; Biden warns other rights threatened – Chicago Tribune
Indoor masking ‘strongly recommended’ but still optional in Chicago and in schools as COVID-19 numbers climb – Chicago Tribune
Bike advocates alarmed by number of car-related deaths in the city; at least 3 this year – Chicago Tribune
Illinois’ cannabis license residency requirement faces court challenge — the latest legal fight affecting the state’s 2-year-old recreational pot industry – Chicago Tribune
Has rare monkeypox spread to Florida? Health officials investigate in Broward County – Miami Herald
As more doctors are kidnapped in Haiti, hospitals protest by refusing new patients – Miami Herald
Supreme Court decision may hinder access to IVF, a revolutionary fertility tool of the Roe era – Miami Herald
Amid Supreme Court bombshell, providing abortions in Florida is already a challenge – Miami Herald
Latest Covid-19 Wave Expands to More of U.S. – The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Surpasses One Million Covid-19 Deaths – The Wall Street Journal
Biden Calls for Renewed Efforts to Bolster Fight Against Covid-19 – The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Factory Destroyed More Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Than Previously Thought, Lawmakers Say – The Wall Street Journal
Omicron’s Trajectory Shows Challenges of Maintaining Immune Defenses – The Wall Street Journal
WHO Says 15 Million Have Died From Pandemic, With Highest Toll in India – The Wall Street Journal
Supreme Court Is Investigating Leak of Draft Opinion Overruling Roe v. Wade – The Wall Street Journal
How Often Can You Be Infected With the Coronavirus? – The New York Times
Can a Night Owl Become an Early Bird? – The New York Times
He Spurred a Revolution in Psychiatry. Then He ‘ Disappeared.’ – The New York Times
Abortion Pills Stand to Become the Next Battleground in a Post-Roe America – The New York Times
Draft Supreme Court Opinion Would Overturn Abortion Decision – The New York Times
Why Do Carbs Give Me Headaches? – The New York Times
Pfizer covid shot 80 percent effective in younger kids, early data shows – The Washington Post
CDC recommends coronavirus booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 – The Washington Post
Top Biden health officials sound warning on rising coronavirus infections – The Washington Post
Rare monkeypox case confirmed in Massachusetts – The Washington Post
Yes, adults can be picky eaters. Here’s how to stop. – The Washington Post
Pollution caused 1 in 6 deaths globally for five years, study says – The Washington Post
FDA authorizes a coronavirus booster shot for children as young as 5 – The Washington Post
Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks – The Washington Post
FDA comes to agreement with baby formula factory to resume production – The Washington Post
1 in 6 Americans live in areas with significant wildfire risk – The Washington Post
Abortion feels hyper-polarized. But what if it’s not? – The Washington Post
Biden pulls 3 offshore oil lease sales, curbing new drilling this year – The Washington Post
The bar for reimposing mask mandates is getting higher and higher – The Washington Post
GOP opposition leaves covid aid in peril as White House warns of surge – The Washington Post
U.S. surpasses record 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021 – The Washington Post
Inside the sales machine of the ‘kingpin’ of opioid makers – The Washington Post
After 1 million deaths, covid leaves millions more forever changed – The Washington Post
FDA sharply limits use of Johnson & Johnson shot due to rare blood clots – The Washington Post
Nearly 15 million deaths related to covid-19, WHO estimates – The Washington Post
Virus mutations aren’t slowing down. New omicron subvariant proves it. – The Washington Post