Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Ebola vaccine approved for Congo amid outbreak in remote region – Fox News 5/31/17
Teva’s migraine drug succeeds in late-stage study – Fox News 5/31/17
Births to older moms rise as teen birth rate drops – CNN 5/31/17
Study reveals high environmental cost of tobacco – CNN 5/31/17
The importance of building children’s resilience – CNN 5/31/17
Ohio Sues Five Drugmakers, Saying They Fueled Opioid Crisis – The Wall Street Journal 5/31/17
Boost Your Workouts With Caffeine, Even if You Chug Coffee Daily – The New York Times 5/31/17
Hotels put bigger focus on fitness with in-room equipment – The Washington Post 5/31/17
More than a third of teenage girls experience depression, new study says – The Washington Post 5/31/17
New map tracks germs’ travels around hospitals – Fox News 5/30/17
Lack of sleep may cause brain to ‘eat’ parts of itself – Fox News 5/30/17
Injury rates in young female athletes may be underestimated – Fox News 5/30/17
The healthiest way to improve your sleep: exercise – CNN 5/30/17
What you should know before buying sunglasses – CNN 5/30/17
Napping, hula hoops or circus tricks: What would you try for a healthier you? – CNN 5/30/17
Researchers amplify antibiotic of last resort hoping to halt superbugs – CNN 5/30/17
Not getting enough sleep? It could explain your weight gain – Miami Herald 5/30/17
Energy drinks have no limits on caffeine levels. They should, say nutrition experts. – Miami Herald 5/30/17
Winning the doctor lottery can mean the difference between life and death – Chicago Tribune 5/30/17
Immunotherapy offers hope to certain cancer patients not responding to chemo – Chicago Tribune 5/30/17
Gyms are in a position to spot eating disorders — but actually helping is tricky – The Washington Post 5/30/17
Walking linked to improved brain function – Fox News 5/29/17
Does telling patients of possible side effects make them more likely? – Fox News 5/29/17
Celiac disease symptoms more likely to resolve in children – Fox News 5/29/17
Bumps that won’t go away sometimes signal more serious medical trouble – Miami Herald 5/29/17
Just One Drink Raises the Risk of Breast Cancer -The Wall Street Journal 5/29/17
The Earliest Signs of Brain Damage in Athletes? Listen for Them – The New York Times 5/29/17
A Look at Major Drug-Pricing Proposals – The New York Times 5/29/17
Car Accidents Remain a Top Child Killer, and Belts a Reliable Savior – The New York Times 5/29/17
Gay and Transgender Patients to Doctors: We’ll Tell. Just Ask. – The New York Times 5/29/17
Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Trouble Bioterrorism Experts – The New York Times 5/28/17
Here’s how to help your allergic child deal with food bullying – The Washington Post 5/28/17
20-somethings have twice the risk of getting colon cancer – Miami Herald 5/27/17
Call for restrictions on ‘heat-not-burn’ cigarettes over cancer-causing chemicals – Fox News 5/26/17
Several non-drug options help with fatigue during, after cancer treatment – Fox News 5/26/17
College teaching veterans to heal each others’ mental wounds – Fox News 5/26/17
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, officials scramble to control virus’ spread – Fox News 5/26/17
Does a microcurrent facial really lift your face? – CNN 5/26/17
Want to fight cancer? You can do it with these foods – Miami Herald 5/26/17
Cannabis drug reduced epileptic seizures in new study – Chicago Tribune 5/26/17
Are We Now Ready for Ebola? – The Wall Street Journal 5/26/17
Where Will the Medical Misfits Go? – The New York Times 5/26/17
How Much Sugar Is in a Glass of Wine? – The News York Times 5/26/17
Climate change is keeping Americans awake at night. Literally. – The Washington Post 5/26/17
U.S. death rate from Alzheimer’s rose dramatically over 15 years. Why? – The Washington Post 5/26/17
5 foods to boost your energy if you got a bad night’s sleep – Fox News 5/25/17
Safest recreational drug? Mushrooms – Fox News 5/25/17
What is botulism, and how does it kill? – CNN 5/25/17
Summer pregnancy may raise gestational diabetes risk – CNN 5/25/17
Is chocolate good or bad for health? – CNN 5/25/17
Want more affection in your relationship? Have more sex – CNN 5/25/17
When self-improvement is self-destruction: The 4 warning signs – Los Angeles Times 5/25/17
Study of U. of C. hospital germs may help all hospitals fight infections – Chicago Tribune 5/25/17
Can your iPhone tell if you’re depressed? – Chicago Tribune 5/25/17
Fitness trackers largely inaccurate when counting calories, Stanford researchers say – Chicago Tribune 5/25/17
Half of U.S. Babies With Zika-Related Defects Were Born in New York – The New York Times 5/25/17
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane. It Can Be Healthy. – The New York Times 5/25/17
Get Married, Get Healthy? Maybe Not. – The New York Times 5/25/17
How a common meditation technique can help you eat more healthfully – The Washington Post 5/25/17
The House G.O.P. health bill would leave 23 million fewer people insured by 2026 – The New York Times 5/24/17
Gender-confirmation surgeries on the rise in US – Fox News 5/24/17
A broken heart hinders your appetite – Fox News 5/24/17
Tracking Zika: Virus hit earlier than thought in Brazil, Florida – Fox News 5/24/17
Graco recalls more than 25,000 car seats – CNN 5/24/17
Your kids actually want you to talk to them about sex – CNN 5/24/17
Should the FDA prohibit filtered cigarettes? – CNN 5/24/17
Trump’s budget cuts children’s health insurance program – CNN 5/24/17
The truth behind 4 ‘metabolism-boosting’ foods – Chicago Tribune 5/24/17
What you really need for a good night’s sleep – Chicago Tribune 5/24/17
Popular new workouts target the body, mind and soul – Chicago Tribune 5/24/17
Two doses of HPV shot enough to prevent genital warts – Chicago Tribune 5/24/17
How to protect yourself against vision loss, a growing problem – Chicago Tribune 5/24/17
High-Fiber Diet Tied to Less Knee Arthritis – The New York Times 5/24/17
Rare Gene Mutations Inspire New Heart Drugs – The New York Times 5/24/17
Marijuana extract sharply cuts seizures in severe form of epilepsy – The Washington Post 5/24/17
It’s not pain but ‘existential distress’ that leads people to assisted suicide – The Washington Post 5/24/17
Are you taking too many medications? – Fox News 5/23/17
Not stretching? Companies will do it for you – CNN 5/23/17
How to talk to kids about tragic events – CNN 5/23/17
A drink a day tied to higher breast cancer risk, report says – CNN 5/23/17
What you need to know about ticks – CNN 5/23/17
Mindfulness is suddenly in our apps, classrooms, gyms and offices. Does it work? – Miami Herald 5/23/17
Like hunger or thirst, loneliness in seniors can be eased – Chicago Tribune 5/23/17
Warmer Weather Brings More Infections After Surgery – The New York Times 5/23/17
Why Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart – The New York Times 5/23/17
No food or drink will turn you into a calorie-burning machine. But these can help. – The Washington Post 5/23/17
Think you’re really different when you’re drunk? Maybe not – Fox News 5/22/17
Teen saves mom’s life after science lesson on stroke – Fox News 5/22/17
Ebola survivor’s blood could lead to future vaccine – Fox News 5/22/17
Patient uses fat stem cells to repair his wrist – CNN 5/22/17
Five steps to help your child cope with anxiety – Miami Herald 5/22/17
How to spot the symptoms of teenage depression — and possibly save a teen’s life – Miami Herald 5/22/17
Did you hear that? News alerts are taking over our lives – Miami Herald 5/22/17
Pediatricians to parents: Stop feeding your kid juice – Chicago Tribune 5/22/17
A Global Health Scorecard Finds U.S. Lacking – The New York Times 5/22/17
The Worst Fat in the Food Supply – The New York Times 5/22/17
The Science of Adolescent Sleep – The New York Times 5/22/17
In exam season, a look at the best brain-boosting foods – The Washington Post 5/22/17
Can Handling Money Spread Germs? – The Wall Street Journal 5/21/17
A Vital Drug Runs Low, Though Its Base Ingredient Is in Many Kitchens – The New York Times 5/21/17
To improve your diet, know these four food myths – The Washington Post 5/21/17
Five Secrets for Steadier Workouts – The Wall Street Journal 5/20/17
Eat more seafood for your health, right? Actually, it’s not that simple. – The Washington Post 5/20/17
People love probiotics, but do they really help? – The Washington Post 5/20/17
Italy votes to make vaccines mandatory – Fox News 5/19/17
Researchers consider Zika virus for brain cancer treatment – Fox News 5/19/17
Instagram worst social media app for young people’s mental health – CNN 5/19/17
Pool party poopers: CDC warns of parasitic infection, toxic gas – CNN 5/19/17
Weight loss can be tied to when, not just what, you eat – CNN 5/19/17
When Race Spectators Are Not So Well Behaved – The New York Times 5/19/17
America’s love-hate relationship with the fidget spinner: Is technology to blame… – The Washington Post 5/19/17
Nearly 700 vacancies at CDC because of Trump administration’s hiring freeze – The Washington Post 5/19/17
Patients fare worse with older doctors, study finds – Fox News 5/18/17
Surgeons plan to use hepatitis-infected hearts to slash wait for a transplant – Fox News 5/18/17
When it comes to attractiveness, your smell and voice play a role – CNN 5/18/17
Can psychology influence the way we recycle? – CNN 5/18/17
Superbug C. auris grows to 122 cases across 7 states, CDC says – CNN 5/18/17
C-section scars can be psychological too: ‘What did I do wrong?’ – Chicago Tribune 5/18/17
The Self-Medicating Animal – The New York Times 5/18/17
‘An embarrassment’: U.S. health care far from the top in global study – The Washington Post 5/18/17
Women with advanced breast cancer are surviving longer, study says – The Washington Post 5/18/17
How many US high schoolers binge drink? – Fox News 5/17/17
New potential for marijuana: Treating drug addiction – CNN 5/17/17
Fitted tees, shorty shorts: Sending the wrong message to girls? – CNN 5/17/17
Experts measure food waste not in dollars or tons, but by calories, vitamins and… – Los Angeles Times 5/17/17
New study says cyclists shouldn’t worry about sexual dysfunction – Chicago Tribune 5/17/17
Moving More After a Concussion – The New York Times 5/17/17
To Raise Better Kids, Say No – The New York Times 5/17/17
Why poor workplace posture can lead to pain (and what to do about it) – The Washington Post 5/17/17
Energy drinks may be risky for people with genetic heart condition – Fox News 5/16/17
Why fitness (not just how much you exercise) matters in cancer risk – Fox News 5/16/17
The new front line in opioid abuse fight: public restrooms – CNN 5/16/17
Don’t dismiss moles, melanoma risk just because you have dark skin – Chicago Tribune 5/16/17
Steroid Shots Do Little for Knee Pain of Arthritis – The New York Times 5/16/17
Yogurt May Be Good for the Bones – The New York Times 5/16/17
‘Internet abortions’ may be safe option where procedure is restricted, study… – The Washington Post 5/16/17
Confused about what’s healthy? A new nutrition survey shows you’re not alone – The Washington Post 5/16/17
Gravity blanket is Kickstarter darling, but health claims are suspect – Fox News 5/15/17
Busy brain not letting you sleep? 8 experts offer tips – CNN 5/15/17
Sun protection: The difference between UVA vs. UVB and why it matters – Miami Herald 5/15/17
Experts warn summer will bring more ticks, deadly Powassan virus – Chicago Tribune 5/15/17
Red Meat Increases Risk of Dying From 9 Diseases – The New York Times 5/15/17
When the Immune System Thwarts Lifesaving Drugs – The New York Times 5/15/17
Strategies to Navigate the Emergency Room – The New York Times 5/15/17
Keep these healthy snacks at your desk to stave off midday hunger – The Washington Post 5/15/17
Frozen burritos recalled over listeria fears – CNN 5/14/17
What You Need to Know if You Have Breast Implants – The New York Times 5/14/17
’Grey death’: The powerful street drug that’s puzzling authorities – CNN 5/13/17
New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of Congo – The Washington Post 5/12/17
10 foods that can help prevent diabetes – Fox News 5/12/17
Are potatoes healthy? – CNN 5/12/17
Yes, you can eat your way to beautiful skin. Here’s how – Los Angeles Times 5/12/17
Do Hand Sanitizers Really Cut Down on Illness? – The New York Times 5/12/17
Dance Mom – The New York Times 5/12/17
Young HIV patients experience near-normal lifespan – Fox News 5/11/17
What it’s really like to have a home water birth – Fox News 5/11/17
What snacks to eat for better sleep – CNN 5/11/17
New hepatitis C infections triple due to opioid epidemic – CNN 5/11/17
The alarming rise of female genital mutilation in America – CNN 5/11/17
New to supplements? Here’s what you need to know – Chicago Tribune 5/11/17
Hope for first drug against lymphedema – Chicago Tribune 5/11/17
What Spain Gets Right on Health Care – The New York Times 5/11/17
With bird flu surging, U.S. needs to do more to prevent possible pandemic… – The Washington Post 5/11/17
Oh, Baby! How can you get pregnant using an IUD? – Fox News 5/10/17
Weight-loss procedure makes stomach into ‘accordion’ without surgery – Fox News 5/10/17
Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart attack, study says – CNN 5/10/17
Medication slashes crash risk for drivers with ADHD, study finds – CNN 5/10/17
New baby monitors offer high-tech peace of mind, and questions – Chicago Tribune 5/10/17
Noisy Knees? Arthritis May Be in Your Future – The New York Times 5/10/17
We’re Bad at Death. First, We Need a Good Talk. – The New York Times 5/10/17
How to use a foam roller to transform body, posture – Chicago Tribune 5/10/17
College campuses to receive opioid antidote in battle against addiction – Fox News 5/9/17
Think it’s weird when parents read to babies? Think again – Fox News 5/9/17
Parental burnout: It’s really a thing – CNN 5/9/17
When exercise shifts from a healthy habit to an unhealthy addiction – CNN 5/9/17
Stretching longer isn’t always better – CNN 5/9/17
The surprising benefits of talking to yourself – CNN 5/9/17
G.O.P. Bill Could Affect Employer Health Coverage, Too – The New York Times 5/9/17
Designing for All Abilities – The New York Times 5/9/17
New safety risks detected in one-third of FDA-approved drugs – The Washington Post 5/9/17
Don’t worry if you’re a worrier … it could be good for you – Fox News 5/8/17
Experts streamline guidelines for treating osteoporosis – CNN 5/8/17
When moms get depressed, their kids pick up on it — even infants – Miami Herald 5/8/17
Sun safety today essential to protect children’s skin in the future – Miami Herald 5/8/17
Percentage of teens and children hospitalized for suicidal thoughts doubled from… – Chicago Tribune 5/8/17
How you should be exhaling – Chicago Tribune 5/8/17
Untreated vision problems plague U.S. preschoolers – Chicago Tribune 5/8/17
You Can Exercise With a Spear? – The Wall Street Journal 5/8/17
A Medicare Drug Incentive That Leads to Greater Hospitalizations – The New York Times 5/8/17
Why Everything We Know About Salt May Be Wrong – The New York Times 5/8/17
You Can Take Steps to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk – The New York Times 5/8/17
When it comes to vitamin supplements, more isn’t always better – The Washington Post 5/8/17
Hindu nationalists try to engineer ‘genius’ babies in India – The Washington Post 5/8/17
U.S. life expectancy varies by more than 20 years from county to county – The Washington Post 5/8/17
Here’s a (partial) list of all the pre-existing conditions the GOP bill may not cover – CNN 5/6/17
That moment you realize you can’t work out like you used to … – Los Angeles Times 5/6/17
Does Fizzy Soda Help an Upset Stomach? – The Wall Street Journal 5/6/17
Health Act Repeal Could Threaten U.S. Job Engine – The New York Times 5/6/17
A Second Drug Is Approved to Treat A.L.S. – The New York Times 5/6/17
‘Mail my body to Paul Ryan’: An extremely morbid way to protest the GOP health… – The Washington Post 5/6/17
Is it better to shower at night or in the morning? – Fox News 5/5/17
A dumbbell workout to tone all of your trouble zones – Fox News 5/5/17
Are you wearing sunscreen wrong? – Fox News 5/5/17
Pre-existing conditions: Pregnancy, sleep apnea could make you pay more – CNN 5/5/17
Is pizza healthy? – CNN 5/5/17
Stopping the opioid crisis in the womb – CNN 5/5/17
15 yoga poses to heal your whole body – Chicago Tribune 5/5/17
In Rare Unity, Hospitals, Doctors and Insurers Criticize Health Bill – The New York Times 5/5/17
House Passes Measure to Repeal and Replace the Affordable Care Act – The New York Times 5/4/17
Bystander CPR, defibrillation cuts long-term odds of death, brain damage – Fox News 5/4/17
WHO to explore biosimilar drugs in effort to make treatments available in poorer countries – Fox News 5/4/17
Letting a baby play on an iPad might lead to speech delays, study says – CNN 5/4/17
A not-so-sweet new way to test for pee in pools – CNN 5/4/17
16 US children hospitalized with gunshot wounds each day, study says – CNN 5/4/17
Dangerous opioid combo ‘gray death’ is latest mixing trend; authorities issue warning – Chicago Tribune 5/4/17
If Life Has You Down, Do a Handstand – The New York Times 5/4/17
House to Vote on Health Bill: Will Republicans Be Able to Repeal Obamacare? – The New York Times 5/4/17
Foot pain is common and excruciating. Here’s how to treat it. – The Washington Post 5/4/17
What is in the Republican health-care bill? Questions and answers on preexisting… – The Washington Post 5/4/17
Financial assistance to help breast cancer patients pay their bills – Fox News 5/3/17
Some common antibiotics may slightly increase risk of miscarriage – Fox News 5/3/17
Overcoming opioids: When pills are a hospital’s last resort – Fox News 5/3/17
How a wellness coach changes your mind – CNN 5/3/17
Experts warn of increases in tick-borne Powassan virus – CNN 5/3/17
From freezing lows to adrenaline highs: Why go ice swimming? – CNN 5/3/17
Medical Examiners Skip Some Autopsies, As Opioid Crisis Mounts – The Wall Street Journal 5/3/17
CDC Finds Bacteria for Legionnaires’ in Cooling Towers Across U.S. – The Wall Street Journal 5/3/17
The BMX Bikes Getting Teens Back on Two Wheels—or One – The Wall Street Journal 5/3/17
Measles outbreak sickens dozens of Minnesota Somalis who avoid vaccine – Chicago Tribune 5/3/17
New research shows how yoga can help heal girls who suffered childhood trauma -Chicago Tribune 5/3/17
$8 Billion Deal on Health Bill, House G.O.P. Leader Says ‘We Have Enough Votes’ – The New York Times 5/3/17
Child’s Play Is Good for All of Us – The New York Times 5/3/17
What to know about ‘sound baths,’ an ancient wellness practice gaining steam… – The Washington Post 5/3/17
Malaria on rise in US as travelers return with disease – Fox News 5/2/17
Are cholesterol, saturated fat less important to heart disease? – Fox News 5/2/17
Cocaine’s effects: Highs and harms – CNN 5/2/17
Experts’ favorite walking workouts – CNN 5/2/17
New breast cancer study will assess controversial ‘watchful waiting’ approach – Chicago Tribune 5/2/17
Magic diets don’t change behavior. Tips to lose, keep off weight – Chicago Tribune 5/2/17
Brazil Yellow Fever Outbreak Spawns Alert: Stop Killing the Monkeys – The New York Times 5/2/17
The Phones We Love Too Much – The New York Times 5/2/17
Patients Who Rely on Obamacare Protections Are Worried – The New York Times 5/2/17
I’m a professional dietitian. I still fell victim to the allure of the wedding diet. – The Washington Post 5/2/17
Life expectancy improves for blacks, and the racial gap is closing, CDC reports – The Washington Post 5/2/17
Preexisting conditions: How ACA coverage would change under the House GOP… – The Washington Post 5/2/17
After vacation, woman learns her rash is a worm under her skin – Fox News 5/1/17
Osprey recalls 87,000 child backpack carriers – Fox News 5/1/17
Does fasting on alternate days work? A new study weighs in – CNN 5/1/17
A generation of heroin orphans – CNN 5/1/17
A great running shoe makes a difference – Chicago Tribune 5/1/17
Should Hearing Aids Be Sold Over-the-Counter? – The Wall Street Journal 5/1/17
How the Brain Makes Us Do It – The Wall Street Journal 5/1/17
Trump Administration Unwinds Some School Lunch Standards – The Wall Street Journal 5/1/17
New diploma? New job? Here are 4 healthy habits to start right now. – The Washington Post 5/1/17
Why your ‘organic’ milk may not be organic – The Washington Post 5/1/17
For Bad Backs, It May Be Time to Rethink Biases About Chiropractors – The New York Times 5/1/17
Clues to Zika Damage Might Lie in Cases of Twins – The New York Times 5/1/17
Come On In. The Water’s Fine (Mostly). – The New York Times 5/1/17