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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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, …
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Watchful waiting extended as initial management strategy for all patients with uncomplicated acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
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Higher proportion of participants achieved HbA1c levels below 6.5 percent with canagliflozin versus placebo
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Stronger differential effect for CPAP seen for those without excessive sleepiness, without increased blood pressure
Read More »Cognitive Functional Therapy Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain at Three Years
Cognitive functional therapy, with or without biofeedback, more effective than usual care for chronic disabling low back pain
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Faster resolution of GI symptoms, faster clearance of spike antigen, faster return to usual activities reported for children treated with larazotide
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