The Gates Foundation will spend $2.5 billion by 2030 on women’s health, it said on Monday, with founder Bill Gates saying the area, including conditions from preeclampsia to menopause, had been neglected for too long. The investment is among its first big commitments since Gates announced earlier this year that he would give away his $200 billion fortune by 2045. …
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The scourge of a preventable disease is roaring back after a pandemic lull, having already hit an annual milestone. The most recent reliable data from the Pan American Health Organization as of May 31 reported more than 10,000 cases of vaccine-preventable pertussis in the US, otherwise known as whooping cough. Last year, the number of cases in the last week of …
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People play rugby in the hazy weather on July 27, 2025 in New York City. There are currently smoke advisories across the Midwest and Northeast as a result of wildfires in Canada. Liao Pan/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Liao Pan/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images This story is updated to reflect the current wildfire smoke …
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In our fast-paced lives, we often overlook mental fitness. But just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference. Simple habits like reading, moving, or journaling can boost memory, enhance focus, and protect your brain from premature aging. These daily micro-practices don’t require fancy tools, just intention and consistency. Over time, they improve neuroplasticity, reduce stress, and help your …
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A GP surgery was commended by the health minister for using artificial intelligence (AI) to try to make healthcare more efficient. Health minister Karin Smyth visited St George’s Surgery in St George, Bristol, part of the Mendip Vale Medical Group in Weston-super-Mare, where she spoke to staff and patients about AI. The surgery serves almost 14,000 patients and uses AI …
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Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from Tufts University and elsewhere have revealed that these B vitamins influence a vast spectrum of human health and disease, including cognitive function, cardiovascular health, gastric bypass recovery, neural tube defects, and even cancer. “It’s hard to study the B vitamins in isolation,” …
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Investments Through 2030 to Catalyze Innovation in Maternal, Menstrual, Gynecological, and Sexual Health for Women Globally SEATTLE (August 4, 2025) – The Gates Foundation today announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded areas—particularly …
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Think of vitamin B12 as your brain’s behind-the-scenes power source, quietly fueling memory, focus, and mental sharpness while keeping your nerves and red blood cells in check. It’s essential for everything from DNA production to preventing your brain from shrinking (yes, literally).The catch? Your body can’t make it, so you’ve got to outsource it, preferably through what’s on your plate. …
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