Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Predicting hair loss no matter your gender – Fox News 6/30/17
Doctors warn against placenta pills after baby’s illness – Fox News 6/30/17
How Yellow affects your state of mind – CNN 6/30/17
Long-term breastfeeding leads to more cavities, study says – CNN 6/30/17
Military diet: 3-day diet or dud? – CNN 6/30/17
Forgetful? It might actually make you smarter, study says – CNN 6/30/17
New law sparks debate over future of traditional Chinese medicine – CNN 6/30/17
This hospital grows its own food, then serves it to patients – Miami Herald 6/30/17
Melanoma biopsy results can differ, worrying patients – Chicago Tribune 6/30/17
Plan on Growing Old? Then the Medicaid Debate Affects You – The New York Times 6/30/17
High Drug Prices Are Bad. Cutting Them Could Be Worse. – The New York Times 6/30/17
Her newborn kept getting sick because she was ingesting placenta, CDC says – The Washington Post 6/30/17
You know soda is bad for you. Kick the habit with these tips. – The Washington Post 6/30/17
One politician’s solution to the overdose problem: Let addicts die – The Washington Post 6/30/17
The U.S. fertility rate just hit a historic low. Why some demographers are freaking…– The Washington Post 6/30/17
Could humans live forever one day? A new study says it may be possible – Fox News 6/29/17
Can acupuncture treat women’s health issues? Studies find mixed results – Fox News 6/29/17
Drug may help with common form of vision loss – Fox News 6/29/17
7 early signs of MS you should know about – Fox News 6/29/17
What media teach kids about gender can have lasting effects, report says – CNN 6/29/17
Paid leave for parents: What’s the right amount of time? – CNN 6/29/17
Walgreens scraps Rite Aid bid, will buy 2,000+ stores instead in $5.2 billion deal – Chicago Tribune 6/29/17
Pregnant or trying? Don’t let your Zika guard down – Chicago Tribune 6/29/17
What to Blame for Your Stomach Bug? Not Always the Last Thing You Ate – The New York Times 6/29/17
Avoid dehydration this summer with these simple tips – Fox News 6/28/17
2 new strains of fentanyl may be resistant to Narcan, Georgia authorities warn – Fox News 6/28/17
How exercise can improve your love life – CNN 6/28/17
Air pollution exposure may hasten death, even at levels deemed ‘safe,’ study says – Los Angeles Times 6/28/17
Study highlights the ugly side of the beauty industry – Chicago Tribune 6/28/17
Health Bill Draws Fiscal Fault Line Between Old and Poor—and the Poor Are… – The Wall Street Journal 6/28/17
For Exercise, Nothing Like the Great Outdoors – The New York Times 6/28/17
Smart Kids Live Longer – The New York Times 6/28/17
As Affordable Care Act Repeal Teeters, Prospects for Bipartisanship Build – The New York Times 6/28/17
Not reaching your wellness goals? Take a look at your nighttime routine. – The Washington Post 6/28/17
How could you have severe constipation from birth? – Fox News 6/27/17
6 foods to eat (and avoid) if you want to get pregnant – Fox News 6/27/17
PTSD: What it is and how to spot it – Fox News 6/27/17
Bee, wasp venom shortage could be dangerous for those with allergies -CNN 6/27/17
Skin patch may be the future of flu vaccines, study suggests – CNN 6/27/17
Teenagers are as sedentary as 60-year-olds by age 19 – Chicago Tribune 6/27/17
Senate GOP shelves health bill, imperils ‘Obamacare’ repeal – Chicago Tribune 6/27/17
When Cutting Access to Health Care, There’s a Price to Pay – The New York Times 6/27/17
‘Healthy’ ice creams promise indulgence without guilt. Do they deliver? – The Washington Post 6/27/17
Eating your way toward migraine relief – Fox News 6/26/17
Many women (and docs) are in the dark on No. 1 killer ― heart disease – Fox News 6/26/17
Doctors want sugar and ‘cancer-causing’ foods out of hospitals – Fox News 6/26/17
‘Breast cancer genes’: How much do they increase cancer risk? – Fox News 6/26/17
Older dads have geeky sons, study says – CNN 6/26/17
More health problems reported from cosmetic products -CNN 6/26/17
As lawmakers debate GOP healthcare bill, new study finds stripping people of… – Los Angeles Times 6/26/17
Teens’ heavy menstrual cycles could be indication of blood disorders – Miami Herald 6/26/17
Do newborns need moisturizer? – Miami Herald 6/26/17
Doctor on demand: How app culture is reviving the house call – Chicago Tribune 6/26/17
Doctors Learn How to Give Patients the Worst News – The Wall Street Journal 6/26/17
The C.B.O. Did the Math. These Are the Key Takeaways From the Senate Health… – The New York Times 6/26/17
Senate Health Bill in Peril as C.B.O. Predicts 22 Million More Uninsured – The New York Times 6/26/17
Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters – The New York Times 6/26/17
How Apps Can Help Manage Chronic Diseases – The Wall Street Journal 6/25/17
4 deep breathing tips that can change your life – Los Angeles Times 6/24/17
Scientists Take New Approach to Fighting Type 1 Diabetes – The Wall Street Journal 6/24/17
Men Can Be So Hormonal – The New York Times 6/24/17
Surgery in the womb gives hope for spina bifida – Fox News 6/23/17
Snake solution: Dangerous venom could fight kidney disease – Fox News 6/23/17
Why confusion leads seniors to turn down home health care – CNN 6/23/17
Pimp out your home gym: 11 gadgets we’d love to own right now – Los Angeles Times 6/23/17
High-intensity exercise may be bad for the bowels – Chicago Tribune 6/23/17
Do M.R.I. Scans Cause Any Harm? – The New York Times 6/23/17
U.S. Suspends Beef Imports From Brazil – The New York Times 6/23/17
Are those crazy food products on ‘Shark Tank’ actually healthy? – Fox News 6/22/17
Two GOP senators wanted $45 billion in health care bill to battle opioid crisis. They got… – Fox News 6/22/17
Hummus with pine nuts recalled over possible listeria contamination – CNN 6/22/17
Can sitting cancel out the benefits of exercise? – CNN 6/22/17
To preserve mental acuity into old age, experts suggest focusing on these three… – Los Angeles Times 6/22/17
Could Prozac be a treatment for children with autism? – Los Angeles Times 6/22/17
Kids locked in hot cars can die in minutes. This is what cops say you should do – Miami Herald 6/22/17
Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter – Chicago Tribune 6/22/17
Opioids, a Mass Killer We’re Meeting With a Shrug – The New York Times 6/22/17
Senate Health Care Bill Includes Deep Cuts to Medicaid – The New York Times 6/22/17
The skinny on skin care for athletes who train in the sun – The Washington Post 6/22/17
Our gut talks and sometimes argues with our brain. Now we know how. – The Washington Post 6/22/17
Not quite half of American teens have had sex by 18. That’s actually low. – The Washington Post 6/22/17
Tick-borne diseases on the rise – Fox News 6/21/17
She planked for one minute every hour for two weeks at work – Fox News 6/21/17
Where in the world will the next emerging disease appear? – CNN 6/21/17
CDC panel again advises against FluMist – CNN 6/21/17
Don’t lose sleep over apnea, but treatment is crucial – CNN 6/21/17
Too much texting could be a pain in the wrist, some experts say – CNN 6/21/17
Could hair dyes, relaxers raise breast cancer risk? – Chicago Tribune 6/21/17
Fish as Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis – The New York Times 6/21/17
No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer. – The New York Times 6/21/17
This strawberry almond milk is reminiscent of a milkshake, and deceptively… – The Washington Post 6/21/17
The FDA has asked a drug maker to take this opioid off the market – Fox News 6/20/17
‘I was addicted to heroin- and it could happen to anyone’ – Fox News 6/20/17
Brain-eating amoeba: What is it, and how do you prevent contracting it? – Fox News 6/20/17
Tick that makes you allergic to meat may be spreading – Fox News 6/20/17
Legionnaires’ cases among newborns raise questions about water births – CNN 6/20/17
Here’s why experts say all kids ages 6 and up should be screened for obesity – Los Angeles 6/20/17
Old age, like beauty, is in the eye of beholder – Miami Herald 6/20/17
Lead found in baby food: How to protect your child – Chicago Tribune 6/20/17
200 scientists call for new restrictions on antimicrobial chemicals in personal-care… – Chicago Tribune 6/20/17
The Symptoms of Dying – The New York Times 6/20/17
In just one year, nearly 1.3 million Americans needed hospital care for opioid… – The Washington Post 6/20/17
The most helpful healthy-eating tool: Accurately evaluating how hungry you are – The Washington Post 6/20/17
Parkinson’s may begin in gut before affecting the brain – Fox News 6/19/17
Broccoli compound could help treat type 2 diabetes – Fox News 6/19/17
Guns kill nearly 1,300 US children each year, study says – CNN 6/19/17
Do not get rid of the fat in your face — it will make you look droopy – Miami Herald 6/19/17
This Fourth of July, keep the awe and avoid the awful – Miami Herald 6/19/17
Nutrition experts warn coconut oil is on par with beef fat, butter – Chicago Tribune 6/19/17
Get Well Sooner? A Healthier Roommate Could Help – The New York Times 6/19/17
How Did Health Care Get to Be Such a Mess? – The New York Times 6/19/17
The Senate Is Close to a Health Care Bill, but Do Republicans Have the Votes? -The New York Times 6/19/17
We’ve done the work for you: Here are 12 of the best sunscreens you can buy this… – Los Angeles Times 6/17/17
SpikeBoarding: A New Low-Impact Fitness Secret – The Wall Street Journal 6/17/17
9 early signs of pregnancy that are easy to miss – Fox News 6/16/17
White bread or whole-wheat? It may depend on your gut – CNN 6/16/17
Tick tock: Men have biological clocks too – Chicago Tribune 6/16/17
Dangerous unproven treatments for ‘chronic Lyme disease’ are on the rise – Chicago Tribune 6/16/17
Can You Pick a Bedbug Out of a Lineup? – The New York Times 6/16/17
Trump Vowed to ‘Take Care’ of Opioid Crisis. Some See Few Signs of Action. – The New York Times 6/16/17
Losing Fat, Gaining Brain Power, on the Playground – The New York Times 6/16/17
Those french fries could kill you, a new study says. But don’t panic! – The Washington Post 6/16/17
A low BMI could lengthen healing time, according to study on athletes with… – The Washington Post 6/16/17
People are injecting themselves with blood from teens – Fox News 6/15/17
Despite options, many cancer patients are left in the dark – CNN 6/15/17
Don’t use these recalled topical antibiotics when you need first aid – Miami Herald 6/15/17
Johns Hopkins researchers say they’ve unlocked key to cancer metastasis and how to… – Chicago Tribune 6/15/17
3 powerful reasons fat makes you faster – Chicago Tribune 6/15/17
Talking to Boys the Way We Talk to Girls – The New York Times 6/15/17
Environmental watchdog group warns of lead in baby food – The Washington Post 6/15/17
Despite the hype, intermittent fasting isn’t a magic weight loss cure – The Washington Post 6/15/17
Teenagers’ tobacco use hits a record low, with a sharp drop in e-cigarettes – The Washington Post 6/15/17
DMER: the scary breast-feeding condition you’ve never heard of – Fox News 6/14/17
Why having a nightcap may be good for your health – Fox News 6/14/17
Overweight pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, study says – CNN 6/14/17
Mindful eating: ‘Suddenly, you have power over food’ – CNN 6/14/17
Hospice at age 4 – CNN 6/14/17
How oxygen-producing pond scum could save your life after a heart attack – Los Angels Times 6/14/17
Making sure ‘making weight’ doesn’t turn into eating disorder in young athletes – Chicago Tribune 6/14/17
Hot Weather Workout? Try a Hot Bath Beforehand – The New York Times 6/14/17
Would Carrots by Any Other Name Taste as Sweet? Study Suggests Not – The New York Times 6/14/17
G.O.P. Senators Might Not Realize It, but Not One State Supports the A.H.C.A. – The New York Times 6/14/17
Yoga 101: What to know before your first class – The Washington Post 6/14/17
Not sleeping? 6 possible reasons you’re restless – Fox News 6/13/17
Lose weight, reduce stress and lower your disease risk with these 6 habits – Fox News 6/13/17
The 6 healthiest fast food meals you can order – Fox News 6/13/17
Why does America have so many hungry kids? – CNN 6/13/17
‘Gentle’ C-sections are growing in popularity – CNN 6/13/17
‘Dry drowning’ story saves another boy – CNN 6/13/17
Ambulances are so 2016. After a cardiac arrest, the fastest way to send help is on… – Los Angeles Times 6/13/17
Make a splash this summer — and save lives — with swimming lessons – Miami Herald 6/13/17
Stem cells might not be a good option for your kid’s sports injury – Miami Herald 6/13/17
Even for girls in U.S., female genital mutilation and ‘vacation cutting’ are risks – Chicago Tribune 6/13/17
You Seem Tense! Hang On, I’ll Go Get My Pneumatic Sander – The Wall Street Journal 6/13/17
Noise May Raise Blood Pressure Risk – The New York Times 6/13/17
At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers – The New York Times 6/13/17
Do opioid drug-abuse deterrents actually work? FDA wants to know. – The Washington Post 6/13/17
Fever during pregnancy may increase autism risk in offspring – The Washington Post 6/13/17
’My UTI turned out to be bladder cancer’ – Fox News 6/12/17
Chef Boyardee, Libby’s spaghetti and meatballs part of massive recall – Fox News 6/12/17
Teens and texts: Suicide case exposes risks of messaging – CNN 6/12/17
Why is it taking so long to rid the world of polio? – CNN 6/12/17
Why a key diabetes test may work differently depending on your race – CNN 6/12/17
10 percent and growing: Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids – Chicago Tribune 6/12/17
Charter school’s healthy snack store serves students in food desert – Chicago Tribune 6/12/17
As we age, a team of ‘allies’ is important – Chicago Tribune 6/12/17
More Than 10 Percent of World’s Population Is Obese, Study Finds – The New York Times 6/12/17
There’s No Magical Savings in Showing Prices to Doctors – The New York Times 6/12/17
The Liver: A ‘Blob’ That Runs the Body – The New York Times 6/12/17
Social Interaction Is Critical for Mental and Physical Health – The New York Times 6/12/17
Six wellness vacations to take this summer: Get home fitter than before you left – Los Angeles Times 6/10/17
Opioid Dealers Embrace the Dark Web to Send Deadly Drugs by Mail – The New York Times 6/10/17
15 foods nutritionists keep in their fridges – Fox News 6/9/17
One-month sugar detox: A nutritionist explains how and why – CNN 6/9/17
#YogaChallenge proves that yoga is for the whole family – CNN 6/9/17
Dead butt syndrome: How to get your rear in gear – CNN 6/9/17
Zika risk for birth defects drops each trimester, CDC finds -Chicago Tribune 6/9/17
The 5 Best Natural Deodorants: Hippie No More – The Wall Street Journal 6/9/17
Why Does Hair Turn Gray at a Young Age? – The New York Times 6/9/17
Frozen tuna recalled after testing showed hepatitis A virus – Fox News 6/8/17
Study finds teen pregnancy rates drop as government funding of sex ed decreases – Fox News 6/8/17
Tick-borne disease suspected in 2-year-old’s death – CNN 6/8/17
Snake venom is key ingredient in experimental drug for heart patients – CNN 6/8/17
Why dancing is good for your health – CNN 6/8/17
A Cuban vaccine might some day turn lung cancer into a chronic disease – Miami Herald 6/8/17
Infants born in water births at risk of Legionnaires’ disease, CDC says – Chicago Tribune 6/8/17
When divorce turns bitter, kids’ immunity may pay a price – Chicago Tribune 6/8/17
How Prejudice Can Harm Your Health – The New York Times 6/8/17
When a Pet Dies, Helping Children Through the ‘Worst Day of Their Lives’ – The New York Times 6/8/17
Zika risk for birth defects drops for each trimester, CDC finds – The Washington Post 6/8/17
Are there really antioxidants in that juice? How to protect against food fraud. – The Washington Post 6/8/17
New baby monitor helps measure infants’ sleep quality – Fox News 6/7/17
5 ways your sleep schedule is making you fat – Fox News 6/7/17
Texas ‘wrongful birth’ bill fails to pass – CNN 6/7/17
On the front lines of Russia’s ‘staggering’ HIV epidemic – CNN 6/7/17
Do we finally know whether grilled meat causes cancer? – Chicago Tribune 6/7/17
Why Running May Be Good for Your Back – The New York Times 6/7/17
She Had Never Suffered From Anxiety. Was She Having Her First Panic Attack? – The New York Times 6/7/17
They look like prescription drugs, but they’re actually deadly poison, Georgia… – The Washington Post 6/7/17
Night owls, rejoice: A late workout shouldn’t hinder your sleep. It could even help. – The Washington Post 6/7/17
Powassan virus: Potentially fatal tick disease that can be transmitted in minutes reported in… – Fox News 6/6/17
4 dead, dozens hospitalized in massive overdose, Georgia authorities say – Fox News 6/6/17
When insurers require patients to stop treatment – CNN 6/6/17
CDC director: Too many Legionnaires’ cases start in health care settings – CNN 6/6/17
In treating mental illness, drugs are critical. Yet few are in the pipeline. – Miami Herald 6/6/17
Much shorter chemo works for many colon cancer patients, study says – Chicago Tribune 6/6/17
America’s Hidden H.I.V. Epidemic – The New York Times 6/6/17
Obamacare Didn’t Destroy Insurance Markets, but It Also Didn’t Fix Them – The New York Times 6/6/17
WHO creates controversial ‘reserve’ list of antibiotics for superbug threats – The Washington Post 6/6/17
Can a drug that fights parasites also help with autism? – Fox News 6/5/17
Medical costs spike for bike injuries – Fox News 6/5/17
Babies may sleep longer in their own rooms, study says – CNN 6/5/17
Why we all need green in our lives – CNN 6/5/17
Here are ways to protect your child from cyberbullying – Miami Herald 6/5/17
5 things you might not want to do to your vagina – Chicago Tribune 6/5/17
You’re Fired! When Doctors Let Patients Go – The Wall Street Journal 6/5/17
Getting Alerts From a Digital Pill Box – The New York Times 6/5/17
Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever – The New York Times 6/5/17
A Dilemma for Diabetes Patients: How Low to Push Blood Sugar, and How to Do It? – The New York Times 6/5/17
Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic to be over – The Washington Post 6/5/17
Outcry Over EpiPen Prices Hasn’t Made Them Lower – The New York Times 6/4/17
The Specialists’ Stranglehold on Medicine – The New York Times 6/3/17
How to get pregnant if you aren’t getting your period – Fox News 6/2/17
Botched anti-measles campaign kills 15 children in South Sudan – Fox News 6/2/17
To make your weekend go slower, try new things – CNN 6/2/17
Hope and hype around cancer immunotherapy – CNN 6/2/17
Should you eat three big meals or many mini-meals? – CNN 6/2/17
9 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – Los Angeles Times 6/2/17
An intensive care doctor advises how to soothe the senses of a dying loved one – Chicago Tribune 6/2/17
What Is It Like to Be Nice to Everybody? – The Wall Street Journal 6/2/17
How to Raise a Feminist Son – The New York Times 6/2/17
Can Air-Conditioners Cause Sinus Congestion? – The New York Times 6/2/17
Want a verdict on gluten-free diets? You won’t find it in a study. – The Washington Post 6/2/17
Study gets at how dads treat daughters, sons differently – Fox News 6/1/17
‘Herbal’ coffee meant to boost sex drive recalled after consumer death – Fox News 6/1/17
Want more sex? Get better sleep. Want better sleep? Have more sex – CNN 6/1/17
Compression tights don’t make you run farther or faster, study says – CNN 6/1/17
More than a third of teenage girls experience depression, new study says – Chicago Tribune 6/1/17
Drug Xeloda prolongs survival for some breast cancer patients – Chicago Tribune 6/1/17
Trump Rule Could Deny Birth Control Coverage to Hundreds of Thousands… – The New York Times 6/1/17
New Electrical Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise in Mice – The New York Times 6/1/17
Measles outbreak in Minnesota surpasses last year’s total for the entire country – The Washington Post 6/1/17