Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better – NPR
How To Help Your Anxious Partner — And Yourself – NPR
Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn – NPR
Researchers Explore Why Women’s Alzheimer’s Risk Is Higher Than Men’s – NPR
Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can’t) Tell Us About Crying It Out – NPR
The Affordable Care Act Is Back In Court: 5 Facts You Need To Know – NPR
A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing – NPR
How To Pick A Doctor (Or Break Up With One) – NPR
New Markers For Alzheimer’s Disease Could Aid Diagnosis And Speed Up Drug Development – NPR
The Science Of Smiles, Real and Fake – NPR
Planned Parenthood and the ACLU Sue Missouri Over Restrictive Abortion Law – TIME
Trump Administration Plans to Legalize Importing Low-Cost Canadian Prescription Drugs – TIME
Millennials May Be Drinking Less, But Binge Drinking Is On the Rise Among Older Adults – TIME
Don’t Get Mad if a Doctor Says They Need to Screen Your Child for Abuse – TIME
Your Apple Has 100 Million Microorganisms Living On It. Should You Care? – TIME
Why Some People Lie to Their Therapists – TIME
Americans Are Not Getting the Message About Exercising More and Sitting Less – TIME
Why You Should Always Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them – TIME
Can Learning a Foreign Language Prevent Dementia? – TIME
More U.S. Teenagers Are Trying to Lose Weight Than in Years Past. That May Be Reason for Concern – TIME
Scientists Predict Climate Change Will Make Dangerous Heat Waves Far More Common – TIME
Does Listening to Music Stimulate Creative Thinking, or Stifle It? – TIME
It May Be Possible to Counter Some of the Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s With These Lifestyle Changes – TIME
Niksen Is the Dutch Lifestyle Concept of Doing Nothing — And You’re About to See It Everywhere – TIME
Cutting Calories May Improve Your Health Even If You’re Not Trying to Lose Weight – TIME
Experimental Ebola Treatments Look Successful in Lab Studies, Says the CDC – TIME
Most Americans, Including Smokers, Like the Idea of Less-Addictive Cigarettes – TIME
How Trump’s Executive Order Could Save Lives by Transforming How the U.S. Treats Kidney Disease – TIME
Facebook Is Trying to Stop Bogus Health Claims from Spreading Online – TIME
For the First Time, Researchers Eliminated HIV From the Genomes of Living Animals – TIME
The American Medical Association Is Taking a More Aggressive Approach on Abortion Legislation – TIME
Can holding in your pee really kill you? – Fox News
Autism and high estrogen levels may be linked, researchers suggest – Fox News
Should you use toilet seat covers in public bathrooms – Fox News
Pills gained strength as opioid crisis grew: analysis – Fox News
Teens more likely to try illegal drugs in summer, study finds – Fox News
More than 100 in Massachusetts sickened by foodborne parasite, health officials say – Fox News
Macy’s pulls portion control plates after social media users claim they support eating disorders – Fox News
How to tell if you’re officially burned out – Fox News
Drug companies shipped thousands of pain pill orders it should have halted, documents say – Fox News
Legionnaires’ disease bacteria found in Maine water district samples, state CDC says – Fox News
3 times you’re most likely to get heatstroke – Fox News
These are the 10 most obese states in the US, report finds – Fox News
Mom says daughter’s protein-packed diet contributed to unexpected death – Fox News
Undeclared allergen in beef, chicken product sparks recall – Fox News
This common sugar substitute can be deadly for dogs, FDA warns – Fox News
Florida cracks down on dangerous plastic surgery centers – Fox News
2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virgina care center – Fox News
UK launches effort to vaccinate young boys against HPV and cancers linked to sex – Fox News
Having too many sugary drinks linked to higher cancer risk – Fox News
Boys are hitting puberty earlier, partially due to rise in BMI, study suggests – CNN
Millions still take aspiring for their heart without a doctor’s recommendation, research suggests – CNN
Emails show drug execs indifferent to opioid epidemic – CNN
Climate crisis might be behind the rise of mysterious superbug C. auris, study suggests – CNN
This is why US health care is so expensive – CNN
FDA releases anti-vaping TV ads aimed at teens – CNN
Drug-resistant malaria is spreading across Southest Asia, study warns – CNN
Air pollution may have killed 30,000 people in a single year, study says – CNN
US fertility rate falls to ‘all-time low,’ CDC says – CNN
Death rates climbing among young and midlle-age US adults – CNN
Testosterone can enhance libido in postmenopausal women, new research says – CNN
Juul spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on programming for children and teens, documents show – CNN
Beaches across America showed unsafe levels of pollution last year, a study finds – CNN
People in the United States are misusing antibiotics, study says – CNN
Study reveals common products linked to most traumatic brain injuries in kids – CNN
Eating a plant-based diet might help prevent type 2 diabetes, study suggests – CNN
Deadly mosquito-borne virus detected in Florida – CNN
Adults who vape are more likely to quit cigarettes, study finds – CNN
Facebook and Instagram to restrict content related to alcohol, tobacco and e-cigarettes – CNN
Congressional hearing probes Juul’s role in youth vaping ‘epidemic’ – CNN
Drug companies to pay $70 million for delaying cheaper generics, California attorney general says – CNN
Bangladesh hit by worst dengue outbreak on record – CNN
Your heartburn drugs may be giving you allergies, study suggests – CNN
Trial underway in US uses CRISPR gene-editing in people with severe sickle cell disease – CNN
Ballroom Burn: It’s a ‘joyful’ workout that blasts calories – Los Angeles Times
IVF is long, hard and frustrating. Sutton Foster speaks her infertility truth – Los Angeles Times
How Obamacare brought health coverage to the people, in four amazing charts – Los Angeles Times
Ebola outbreak in Congo is now a public health emergency, WHO declares – Los Angeles Times
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. appear to be falling, CDC data show – Los Angeles Times
Working on ‘the splits’ for your Instagram feed? There’s a class for that – Los Angeles Times
Rising health insurance deductibles fuel middle-class anger and resentment – Los Angeles Times
Alzheimer’s affects women more than men. Now scientists have some clues as to why – Los Angeles Times
California doesn’t have enough doctors. To recruit them, the state is paying off medical school debt – Los Angeles Times
Blood test for Alzheimer’s disease moves closer to becoming a reality – Los Angeles Times
Healthy living can counteract a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s, study suggests – Los Angeles Times
Packing an emergency kit? Think about using your camping gear – Los Angeles Times
Massive prescription and over-the-counter eye ointment recall over sterility concerns – Miami Herald
What to do when you have arthritis in your ankles – Miami Herald
Has your child developed a tic or OCD after strep throat or upper respiratory illness? – Miami Herald
A parasite spread by poop is on the rise in pools and water parks. What you need to know – Miami Herald
These are the key questions to ask your plastic surgeon before you get a nose job – Miami Herald
Flesh-eating bacteria is not just in the water. It can also ‘colonize’ in the sand – Miami Herald
It’s not just you — American adults are increasingly anxious – Chicago Tribune
Medicare going in ‘right direction’ on opioid epidemic, federal report finds – Chicago Tribune
Despite federal protections, rape victims still get billed for forensic exams – Chicago Tribune
Autism largely caused by genetics, not environment, study finds – Chicago Tribune
It’s Chicago’s hottest week of the year: 5 things you should know about heat exhaustion – Chicago Tribune
Doing these 5 things could decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent, new study shows – Chicago Tribune
Meth in the morning, heroin at night: Inside the seesaw struggle of dual addiction – Chicago Tribune
More evidence supplements won’t help the heart – Chicago Tribune
Fertility clinic mixup entangles three couples after two unrelated embryos implanted in woman, lawsuit alleges – Chicago Tribune
A peek into opioid users’ brains as they try to quit – Chicago Tribune
For those suffering from chronic urinary tract pain, new tests bring hope – Chicago Tribune
More seniors are dying in falls. Study shows doctors could do more to reduce the risk – Chicago Tribune
Women’s exposure to solvents at work tied to autism in children – Chicago Tribune
Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know – Chicago Tribune
Judge Backs Non-ACA-Compliant Short-Term Health Plans – The Wall Street Journal
Bipartisan House Coalition Votes to Repeal Health Law’s Cadillac Tax – The Wall Street Journal
Trump Administration Moves to Shift Patients’ Chronic Illness Costs to Insurers – The Wall Street Journal
How Much Protein Do You Need a Day? – The Wall Street Journal
Biden’s New Plan for Health Care Is a Nod to the Past – The Wall Street Journal
Should You Find Out if You’re at Risk of Alzheimer’s? – The Wall Street Journal
Democratic Candidates Clash Over Health Care – The Wall Street Journal
Trump Administration Drops Plan to Curb Drug Rebates – The Wall Street Journal
Trump Hopes to Stem Tide of Legal Setbacks on Health Care – The Wall Street Journal
When Routine Eye Surgery Leads to Debilitating Pain – The Wall Street Journal
Is It Healthy to Sleep in a Hammock? – The Wall Street Journal
Health Facts Aren’t Enough. Should Persuasion Become a Priority? – The New York Times
Contact Lens Start-Up, Big on Social Media, May Be Bad for Eyes, Doctors Say – The New York Times
3,271 Pill Bottles, a Town of 2,831: Court Filings Say Corporations Fed Opioid Epidemic – The New York Times
States Are Making Progress on Opioids. Now the Money That’s Helping Them May Dry Up – The New York Times
A better Way to Manage Your Period? Try the Menstrual Cup, Scientists Say – The New York Times
19 Deaths in Costa Rica Tied to Tainted Alcohol, Officials Say – The New York Times
Rabies Kills Tens of Thousands Yearly. Vaccinating Dogs Could Stop It. – The New York Times
A Layered Approach to Preventing Drowning – The New York Times
The Downside of Having a Sweet Tooth – The New York Times
Dream of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well – The New York Times
Feeling Lonely? Perhaps You’d Like to Talk to Some Strangers – The New York Times
Arthritis Is Tied to Heart Disease Risk – The New York Times
The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps – The New York Times
Google Glass May Have an Afterlife as a Device to Teach Autistic Children – The New York Times
Why the V.A. Won’t Pay for Service Dogs to Treat PTSD – The New York Times
To Help Smokers Quit, Pay Them – The New York Times
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol May Pose Special Risks in Young Adults – The New York Times
Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Dementia Risk – The New York Times
Netflix Deletes ’13 Reasons Why’ Suicide Scene – The New York Times
Cutting 300 Calories a Day Shows Health Benefits – The New York Times
Undercover in a Hospital Bed – The New York Times
Urinary Tract Infections Affect Millions. The Cures Are Faltering. – The New York Times
22 States Considered Eliminating the ‘Tampon Tax’ This Year. Here’s What Happened. – The New York Times
After 40 Weeks of Pregnancy, Risk of Stillbirth Rises – The New York Times
Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for Travelers With Autism – The New York Times
For Sibling Battles, Be a Sportscaster, Not a Referee – The New York Times
Sugary Drinks Linked to Cancer Onset – The New York Times
How Australia Could Almost Eradicate H.I.V. Transmissions – The New York Times
Even Moderate Air Pollution May Lead to Lung Disease – The New York Times
Two U.K. Hospitals Allow Vape Shops in Bid to Promote Smoking Ban – The New York Times
How Music Can Rev Up a High-Intensity Workout – The New York Times
When Patients Need Opioids to Ease the Pain – The New York Times
Appeals Court Seems Skeptical About Constitutionality of Obamacare Mandate – The New York Times
When ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Gets Too Low, Stroke Risk May Rise – The New York Times
Aid in Dying Soon Will Be Available to More Americans. Few Will Choose It. – The New York Times
Even Researchers Don’t Know Which Doctors Medicare Advantage Covers – The New York Times
Team Sports May Help Children Deal With Trauma – The New York Times
Reflux Drugs Tied to Bone Fractures in Children – The New York Times
What Would Giving Health Care to Undocumented Immigrants Mean? – The New York Times
New Weapons Against Cancer: Millions of Bacteria Programmed to Kill – The New York Times
Why So Many of Us Don’t Lose Weight When We Exercise – The New York Times
The Zika Virus Is Still a Threat. Here’s What the Experts Know. – The New York Times
Should We All Take the Slow Road to Love? – The New York Times
A Probiotic for Obesity? – The New York Times
Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite – The New York Times
Reversing the Damage of a Stroke – The New York Times
E.P.A. Won’t Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems – The New York Times
Is there a middle road on Medicare-for-all? Kamala Harris thinks so. – The Washington Post
NIH issues strict new requirements for fetal tissue research funding – The Washington Post
Advocates worry Democrats may cede ground on abortion rights to pass budget deal – The Washington Post
This family planning group says it will still reject federal money over abortion referral rule – The Washington Post
Federal prosecutors file more charges against opioid distributor – The Washington Post
Biden and Sanders spar over whether Medicare-for-all is ‘totally risky’ – The Washington Post
Trump wants credit for lowering health costs. Banning drug rebates was an obstacle. – The Washington Post
The Obamacare lawsuit, by the numbers – The Washington Post
Trump orders overhaul of organ transplant and kidney dialysis systems – The Washington Post
A judge ruled Trump administration can’t mandate drug prices in TV ads – The Washington Post
Two formerly fringe ingredients go mainstream: Nutritional yeast and coconut aminos – The Washington Post
Could our efforts to avoid anxiety only be making it worse? – The Washington Post
Cleopatra used it as a beauty aid. Now castor oil is staging a cosmetics comeback. – The Washington Post
From fish to bacon, a ranking of animal proteins in order of healthfulness – The Washington Post
A new meaning for ‘sick as a dog’? Your pet’s health may tell you something about your own – The Washington Post