By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Monday it will invest $2.5 billion in women’s health over the next five years — one of its largest commitments to date.Bill Gates said too many health conditions that affect women, including …
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Regular Exercise Linked to Slower Neurodegeneration in Parkinson Disease
Associations seen for average regular physical activity levels over time with slower cortical thinning in temporoparietal cortical regions
Read More »3 Deaths, 67 People in NYC Diagnosed With Legionnaires’ Disease
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has infected 67 people and caused three deaths, health officials say.The cases have been reported in Central Harlem. Officials believe the source of the outbreak is cooling towers on nearby buildings, …
Read More »COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Targeting Omicron JN.1 Lineage Safe
No significant increases seen in rate of hospital contacts for any of 29 adverse events in 28-day risk period after vaccination
Read More »Clinical Guideline Updated for Management of Adult Rhinosinusitis
Watchful waiting extended as initial management strategy for all patients with uncomplicated acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Read More »Similar Impact on Mental Health Seen for Exposure to Physical, Verbal Abuse in Childhood
Exposure to childhood physical or verbal abuse similarly linked to lower mental well-being in adulthood
Read More »Current Medical Use of Rx Stimulants for ADHD Up in Teens From 2005 to 2023
However, nonmedical use decreased over time
Read More »U.K. Begins Major Research Effort Into Trans Youth Health
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A large new study will follow the health and well-being of thousands of transgender and gender nonconforming young people in the U.K., researchers at King’s College London announced Thursday.The $14 million study will track up to 3,000 children and …
Read More »USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Adults engaged in risky drinking should be provided brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce use
Read More »Florida Officials Warn About Raw Milk After 21 People Are Sickened
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Florida are warning people about the dangers of drinking raw milk after 21 people got sick from products linked to a single farm.The Florida Department of Health said six of the sickened individuals are children under …
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