ABC News: Health

California governor signs measure banning 'lunch shaming' 2019-10-12 23:00:12California's governor has signed into law a bill that guarantees all students a state-funded meal of their choice, even if their parent or guardian h

Post-war Liberians are demanding better mental health care 2019-10-12 05:24:38Post-war Liberians demand better mental health care, along with accountability for abuses

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches 2019-10-12 01:34:49California is banning smoking on state parks and beaches

Judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, its 2019-10-11 20:02:40A judge is trying to find a path for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle more than 2,500 lawsuits over the opioid crisis by putting a pause to the

California to require abortion medication at public colleges 2019-10-11 19:15:09California is the first state to require public colleges and universities to offer abortion medication at campus health centers

The Latest: Lawsuits paused against Purdue Pharma, Sacklers 2019-10-11 17:54:25A judge has ordered that lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners be paused until next month

California's governor signs law requiring public universities to 2019-10-11 16:02:09California's governor signs law requiring public universities to provide abortion medication at campus health centers

US appeals court skeptical of Trump's Medicaid work 2019-10-11 15:42:17US appeals court broadly skeptical of Trump's work requirements for low-income Medicaid recipients

More fetal remains found as probe of late 2019-10-11 14:41:04The discovery of more than 2,400 sets of fetal remains in the Illinois garage and a car owned by a late doctor who performed abortions in Indiana has

Rwanda's president pardons 52 women jailed over abortions 2019-10-11 13:31:40Rwanda's president pardons, frees 52 young women jailed over abortions

WHO anti-cholera vaccination campaign begins in Sudan 2019-10-11 07:08:24World Health Organization launches vaccination campaign in Sudan's southeastern provinces to contain cholera outbreak

Sanders never considered leaving race after heart attack 2019-10-10 20:21:42Bernie Sanders says he never considered dropping out of the presidential race after suffering a heart attack last week

NYT > Health

Five Reasons the Diet Soda Myth Won’t Die 2019-10-14 05:00:07Repeated studies on a health bogeyman help explain wider problems with food research.

Helping Teenagers Quit Vaping 2019-10-14 05:00:06As vaping deaths rise, quitting has a new urgency. But experts say withdrawal can be even more challenging than from conventional cigarettes.

Staying on Guard Against Skin Cancer 2019-10-14 05:00:05If you see something on your skin that is new, changing, not healing or doesn’t seem right, get it checked out as soon as possible.

E-Cigarettes Went Unchecked in 10 Years of F.D.A. 2019-10-14 02:30:19A decade after Congress gave the F.D.A. the power to regulate tobacco products like e-cigarettes, the federal government has repeatedly delayed or wea

Your Paycheck May Impact Your Heart Health 2019-10-13 14:52:26The risk for cardiovascular disease may increase when a person’s income goes down, and decrease when it goes up.

Kipchoge’s Inspiring Marathon Run, Just in Time for 2019-10-12 08:00:09Between the breaking of the two-hour barrier and the Chicago Marathon, it’s a big weekend in running.

Karli on ‘Sesame Street’ Reveals Her Mother’s Addiction 2019-10-11 22:46:15It’s the latest example of the show introducing characters or expanding their backgrounds to explain tough topics to children.

Judge Orders Pause in Opioid Litigation Against Purdue 2019-10-11 19:47:52The stay is only until Nov. 6. During that time, the parties must negotiate a plan for disclosing the details of the Sacklers’ wealth and Purdue

Carlos Celdran, 46, Philippine Activist and Performance Artist, 2019-10-11 18:35:21He received widespread attention for his dramatic protest against the Roman Catholic Church after it blocked the passage of a reproductive health bill

No Drop in Vaping Cases, C.D.C. Says 2019-10-11 15:41:58Health officials say the flu season may complicate diagnosis of the lung damage from vaping, masking symptoms.

Does Your Toothbrush Have an App Yet? 2019-10-11 12:48:13New technology is creating some excitement in the formerly ho-hum world of dental care.

Little Wished-for Deaths 2019-10-11 05:00:15When faced with a death that had felt as if it never would come, I was surprised at the depth of my sadness.

Scientific American: Health

Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns 2019-10-03 12:15:00A study of 17 patients with the mysterious illnesses revealed inflammation suggestive of inhaled toxic substances -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.c

Talking Health and Energy at U.N. Climate Action 2019-10-02 17:13:00Scientific American senior editor Jen Schwartz talks with WHO officials Maria Neira and Agnès Soucat about climate and health and with Rac

Why U.S. Officials Investigating Mysterious Vaping Deaths Are 2019-10-02 15:00:00As lung injuries among e-cigarette users mount amid a youth vaping epidemic, the impact of new restrictions remains unclear -- Read more on Scientific

Five Interventions for Treating Multidrug-Resistant TB 2019-10-02 12:00:00The FDA has approved a drug combination that could be a game changer. We should make sure its use is equitable and sustainable -- Read more on Scient

The Scientific Evidence for the Health Benefits of 2019-10-02 10:00:00The Cordyceps fungus is said to have the power to fix a host of health problems, from muscle fatigue to diabetes. But are the claims too good to be tr

The Importance of Forearm Strength and How to 2019-10-01 15:30:00Do you have weak forearms? Is your lack of forearm strength holding you back? The Get-Fit Guy answers a listener’s question and gets to the bott

Can Rabbits Help Unravel the Mystery of Female 2019-09-30 15:15:00A study suggests the phenomenon may have evolved from a mechanism for triggering ovulation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Flu Vaccine Selections Suggest This Year's Shot May 2019-09-30 14:00:00The strains chosen for the Southern Hemisphere vaccine suggest the Northern Hemisphere one may not provide optimal protection -- Read more on Scientif

No, Fish Oil Supplements Do <em>Not</em> Represent False 2019-09-30 09:00:00A recent Scientific American essay left out some crucial information -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Could Immunotherapy Treat Diseases Besides Cancer? 2019-09-30 06:45:00Approaches for boosting the body’s immune system are being tried for autoimmune and heart conditions, but it is too early to know how well they

Kicking Climate Change: Wins for Health, the Economy 2019-09-27 20:00:00Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks with Scientific American’s Andrea Thompson about the widespread benefits of taking action against c

Personalized Nutrition: The Latest on DNA-Based Diets 2019-09-27 11:00:00What can our genes tell us about which diet will work best for us? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

MedicineNet Daily News

Get Vaccinated Before Flu Takes Hold: CDC 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Get Vaccinated Before Flu Takes Hold: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM

New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids With Deadly 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids With Deadly Nerve CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/201

Exercise Might Guard Against Heart Damage of Chemo 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Exercise Might Guard Against Heart Damage of ChemoCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:0

How Does Early Menopause Affect a Woman's Heart? 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: How Does Early Menopause Affect a Woman's Heart?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00

The Surprising Benefits of Weight Training 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: The Surprising Benefits of Weight TrainingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM

AHA News: Torn Between Work and Family? It 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: AHA News: Torn Between Work and Family? It May Not Be Good for Heart HealthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial R

Before Choosing an IUD for Birth Control, Know 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Before Choosing an IUD for Birth Control, Know the FactsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 1

New Finding Challenges Old Notions About Dyslexia 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: New Finding Challenges Old Notions About DyslexiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00

More Years of Football, Higher Odds for Brain 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: More Years of Football, Higher Odds for Brain Disease LaterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/201

Prevent Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Four Medical Facts 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Prevent Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Four Medical FactsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00

Hurricanes Raise Death Risk for Older Diabetics, Even 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Hurricanes Raise Death Risk for Older Diabetics, Even Years LaterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/

Health Tip: Choking First Aid 2019-10-12 03:00:00Title: Health Tip: Choking First AidCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Fitness blogger celebrates 3 years without Adderall after 2019-10-12 14:25:52“It took over my life for a really long time."

Philadelphia airport visitors may have been exposed to 2019-10-12 12:01:09Travelers who passed through Philadelphia International Airport earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, health officials announced on Fri

Girl facing fatal brain disease gets tailor-made drug 2019-10-12 05:00:52In a striking example of personalized medicine, doctors developed a tailor-made genetic treatment for the patient in just a year.

California power outages hit hard for elderly, those 2019-10-12 04:12:03In many communities hit by California's fire and electricity crises, vulnerable residents were grappling with issues such as disrupted health-related

Terminally ill groom's bucket list wedding turns out 2019-10-11 14:10:16Myles Harrison, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 18 years old but was recently told there’s nothing else doctors can do for him.

Nurses at New Jersey hospital gave Benadryl to 2019-10-11 13:49:44A nurse is suing Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, N.J., claiming she was retaliated against after reporting that some of her colleagues working

Man gets ‘DNR’ tattoo to prevent coming ‘back 2019-10-11 11:38:29The tattoo is an ethical and legal dilemma for most health care professionals.