Important health topics being covered by reliable news sources:
Is your child depressed? It could be too much time on the iPhone – Miami Herald 9/30/17
Feeding your baby this peanut powder may help prevent a peanut allergy – Fox News 9/29/17
How FIU hopes to pinpoint where heroin comes from and help stop the opioid crisis – Miami Herald 9/29/17
American toddlers are still finding guns, shooting people on a weekly basis – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17
Vinyasa, Ashtanga or Bikram: The 101 on different types of yoga – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17
Fibroids are the bane of many women — especially women of color – Chicago Tribune 9/29/17
In the U.S., 110 Million S.T.D. Infections – The New York Times 9/29/17
A Child’s Death Brings ‘Trauma That Doesn’t Go Away’ – The New York Times 9/29/17
Is Microvascular Heart Disease a Serious Condition? – The New York Times 9/29/17
Who regulates all these health-related apps? – Fox News 9/28/17
Health roundup: Some documentaries to help you cope, feel better and relax – Los Angeles 9/8/17
An independent child is a successful child – Miami Herald 9/28/17
Education is key to avoid being traumatized by natural disasters – Miami Herald 9/28/17
How life changes — again — when cancer recurs – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17
Get your flu shots, warn U.S., wary after Australia hit hard by influenza – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17
Man finds out ‘tumor’ is actually toy traffic cone he inhaled decades earlier – Chicago Tribune 9/28/17
They Swallowed Live Typhoid Bacteria — On Purpose – The New York Times 9/28/17
7 Habits for a Healthy Heart – The New York Times 9/28/17
The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests – The New York Times 9/28/17
Older Siblings a Risk Factor for Serious Flu Infections in Infants – The New York Times 9/28/17
Students Look to Vending Machines for Better Access to Morning-After Pill – The New York Times 9/28/17
‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ From Harvey’s Floodwaters Kill a Woman – The New York Times 9/28/17
Learning to Breathe – The New York Times 9/28/17
New drug beats heart disease by reducing inflammation – Fox News 9/27/17
Rise in HIV diagnoses among people over 50 in Europe – CNN 9/27/17
Health effects of coffee: Where do we stand? – CNN 9/27/17
Do-it-yourself gels and strips can do the job, experts say – Los Angeles 9/27/17
What everyone should know before getting that smile straightened, whitened or veneered – Los Angeles Times 9/27/17
Managing pain can be a puzzle after breast cancer – Chicago Tribune 9/27/17
Teen suicide is hard to predict. Some experts are turning to machines for help. – Chicago Tribune 9/27/17
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Tied to Obesity in Children – The New York Times 9/27/17
Which Country Has the Best Health Care System? Readers Respond – The New York Times 9/27/17
How Exercise Might Increase Your Self-Control – The New York Times 9/27/17
What We Learn When Two Ruthless Killers, Heart Disease and Cancer, Reveal a Common Root – The New York Times 9/27/17
The common mistake that puts runners in danger on the road – The Washington Post 9/27/17
STD rates hit another record high, with California near the top – Los Angeles Times 9/26/17
Being empathetic is good, but it can hurt your health – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17
Vegetative-state patient responds to experimental therapy after 15 years – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17
Young people with severe autism have nowhere to go – Chicago Tribune 9/26/17
All Signs Pointed to a Stroke. Then the Tests Come Back Negative. – The New York Times 9/26/17
Senate Republicans Say They Will Not Vote on Health Bill – The New York Times 9/26/17
The Overmonitored Nursery – The New York Times 9/26/17
How to avoid the ‘freshman 15’ – The Washington Post 9/26/17
California’s hepatitis A outbreaks: Why is the virus spreading? – Fox News 9/25/17
Is your thyroid sleeping on the job? – Fox News 9/25/17
Happiness may be healthier for some cultures than others – CNN 9/25/17
Why today’s teens are taking longer to grow up – CNN 9/25/17
In LGBT community, bisexual people have more health risks. Here’s what could help. – Chicago Tribune 9/25/17
For many teenagers, getting drunk is not on the bucket list – Chicago Tribune 9/25/17
Health Bill Appears Dead as Pivotal G.O.P. Senator Declares Opposition – The New York Times 9/25/17
An Upbeat Mood May Boost Your Flu Shot’s Effectiveness – The New York Times 9/25/17
Vision and Hearing Loss Are Tied to Cognitive Decline – The New York Times 9/25/17
When Athletes Share Infections – The New York Times 9/25/17
Yoga may bring better sleep to breast cancer patients – Chicago Tribune 9/24/17
Breast cancer symptoms to look out for – Fox News 9/22/17
CVS will limit opioid prescription to 7 days – CNN 9/22/17
McCain Announces Opposition to Republician Health Bill, Likely Dooming It – The New York Times 9/22/17
World Health Officials Describe Progress Against Tetanus, H.I.V. and Malaria – The New York Times 9/22/17
The HPV Vaccine Gains Ground Among U.S. Teenagers – The New York Times 9/22/17
New report shows lifestyle changes lower cancer risks – CNN 9/21/17
If I Were a Parent: Teaching kids to be good sports – CNN 9/21/17
When you and your partner have mismatched libidos – CNN 9/21/17
Pet food goes upscale, with kale, quinoa and cage-free duck. But check with your vet first – Los Angeles Times 9/21/17
New Effort to Kill Obamacare Is Called ‘the Most Radical’ – The New York Times 9/21/17
Air Pollution Tied to Kidney Disease – The New York Times 9/21/17
How Technology Changes Teen Romance – The New York Times 9/21/17
CDC issues guidance on storm recovery – Fox News 9/20/17
‘The Pills Are Everywhere,’: How the Opioid Crisis Claims Its Youngest Victims – The New York Times 9/20/17
How the Latest Obamacare Repeal Plan Would Work – The New York Times 9/20/17
A Stress Link to Lupus – The New York Times 9/20/17
No fads, no gimmicks: 5 food rules that stand the test of time – The Washington Post 9/20/17
Working Up a Real Sweat With VR – The Wall Street Journal 9/19/17
Republican Leaders Defy Bipartisan Opposition to Health Law Repeal – The New York Times 9/19/17
While Premiums Soar Under Obamacare, Costs of Employer-Based Plans Are Stable – The New York Times 9/19/17
The Fatal Toll of Cheap Cigarettes – The New York Times 9/19/17
How Honesty Could Make You Happier – The New York Times 9/19/17
One Reason to Take the Latest Obamacare Repeal Seriously, and Three Reasons It Could Fail – The New York Times 9/19/17
What to eat — and what to avoid — when you’re expecting – The Washington Post 9/19/17
Obamacare Repeal, Thought Dead in July, May Be Revived in Senate – The New York Times 9/18/17
Giving Migraine Treatmetns the Best Chance – The New York Times 9/18/17
When Adolescents Want Tattoos or Piercings – The New York Times 9/18/17
Racketlon: The One Sport With Four Rackets – The Wall Street Journal 9/17/17
Why Are Drug Prices So High? We’re Curious, Too – The New York Times 9/17/17
Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Pricey, Less Addictive Painkillers – The New York Times 9/17/17
How Big Business Got Brazil Hooked on Junk Food – The New York Times 9/16/17
Why drinking during pregnancy is still out – Fox News 9/15/17
Guilt-free ice cream? Count us in! – Los Angeles Times 9/15/17
Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Weight Loss – The New York Times 9/15/17
Do I Carry a Dangerous Amount of Belly Fat? – The New York Times 9/15/17
Nevada campaign urges women not to use pot while pregnant – Fox News 9/14/17
What is ‘pumkin spice,’ anyway? And why do we crave it? – CNN 9/14/17
Five Tips for Choosing a Reliable Nursing Home – The New York Times 9/14/17
New Product Is First to Claim It May Reduce Peanut Allergies – The New York Times 9/14/17
Alcohol Abuse Is Rising Among Older Adults – The New York Times 9/14/17
The Crisis in Gynecological Cancer Research – The New York Times 9/14/17
Are You a Hair-Twirler, Nail-Biter or Knuckle-Cracker? – The New York Times 9/14/17
Menopause hormone therapy not linked to premature death – Fox News 9/13/17
Middle-age women can choose Pap smear or HPV test for cancer screenings – Fox News 9/13/17
Get Up, Stand Up! – The New York Times 9/13/17
The Economic Case for Letting Teenagers Sleep a Little Later – The New York Times 9/13/17
Nutrigenomics: Harnessing the power of food to change your genes – Fox News 9/12/17
Feeling Older? Here’s How to Embrace It – The New York Times 9/12/17
Deal Struck to Extend Financing for Children’s Health Program – The New York Times 9/12/17
Amid Hurricane Chaos, Domesetic Abuse Victims Risk Being Overlooked – The New York Times 9/12/17
Quinoa, meet convenience: New products make whole grains less of a hassle – The Washington Post 9/12/17
Your old dental fillings probably contain mercury — are they dangerous? – Fox News 9/11/17
New Gene-Therapy Treatments Will Carry Whopping Price Tags – The New York Times 9/11/17
Congress Rejects Trump Proposals to Cut Health Research Funds – The New York Times 9/11/17
What Does It Cost to Create a Cancer Drug? Less Than You’d Think – The New York Times 9/11/17
Lawsuit Over a Suicide Points to a Risk of Anitdepressants – The New York Times 9/11/17
Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain – The New York Times 9/11/17
Do Colonics Provide Health Benefits? Are They Dangerous? – The New York Times 9/8/17
New Study Favors Fat Over Carbs – The New York Times 9/8/17
Are we putting too much blame on ’emotional eating’? – The Washington Post 9/8/17
Too much vitamin B6, B12 may triple risk of lung cancer for smokers – Fox News 9/7/17
F.D.A. Accuses EpiPen Maker of Failing to Investigate Malfunctions – The New York Times 9/7/17
Treating Reflux With Diet – The New York Times 9/7/17
Infectious Mosquitoes Are Turning Up in New Regions – The New York Times 9/7/17
Are energy drinks the new ‘gateway drug’? – Fox News 9/6/17
Overtreatment Is Common, Doctors Say – The New York Times 9/6/17
What Older American Stand to Lose if ‘Dreamers’ Are Deported – The New York Times 9/6/17
Fitness May Lower Breast Cancer Risk – The New York Times 9/6/17
Dream of Obamacare Replacement Fades to Bipartisan Patch Job – The New York Times 9/6/17
Prostate cancer symptoms and warning signs – Fox News 9/5/17
Will experimental blood test be a game-changer for Alzheimer’s disease? – CNN 9/5/17
Democratic Group Plans Attacks on G.O.P. Efforts to Undermine Obama Health Care Law – The New York Times 9/5/17
Want your kids to have healthy bones? It will take more than a milk mustache. – The Washington Post 9/5/17
What is hyperemesis gravidarum? – CNN 9/4/17
Relationship Problems? Try Getting More Sleep – The New York Times 9/4/17
New Study Offers Support for Prostate Testing – The New York Times 9/4/17
Opioids Aren’t the Only Pain Drugs to Fear – The New York Times 9/4/17
Backyard Chickens Carry a Hidden Risk: Salmonella – The New York Times 9/4/17
Aqua cycling: A fun, soothing underwater workout – Los Angeles Times 9/2/17
Give up Prosecco to Save Your Teeth? British Claim Riles Italy – The New York Times 9/2/17
The First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three YearsThe First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three Years – The New York Times 9/2/17
Fentanyl drives another record year of Ohio overdose deaths – Fox News 9/1/17
Under ‘Observation,’ Some Hospital Patients Face Big Bills – The New York Times 9/1/17
Lasting Merit Found in a Tuberculosis Vaccine Invented a Century Ago – The New York Times 9/1/17
Does Cooking Boost Nutrients in Tomatoes and Spinach? – The New York Times 9/1/17