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Only 10% of non-surgical treatments for back problems kill pain, says review
Only six out of 56 treatments analysed yielded ‘small’ relief according to most comprehensive worldwide study, with some even increasing pain. Five ways to help manage lower back pain Most ...The Guardian - 20h -
As at-home LED skin treatment booms, we ask experts what they think
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectoryABC News - 4d -
Most Treatments for Lower Back Pain Don’t Really Work, Study Finds
Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective.The New York Times - 21h -
Neighbours star Ian Smith 'defying odds' after cancer treatment
The actor, who played Harold Bishop in the Australian TV soap, says treatment "seems to be working".BBC News - 9h -
Sources: LeBron returns to L.A. for treatment
Lakers star LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, league ...ESPN - 6d -
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Grohs makes her first start since treatment for tumor
Goalkeeper Maria-Luisa “Mala” Grohs made the most of her first start for Bayern Munich since returning from treatment for a malignant tumor. The 23-year-old Grohs saved a penalty from Lyon’s ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says
The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip, which concludes Friday at Denver. James missed his ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Takeaways from the AP's reporting into what people face in Myanmar after release from forced labor
Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and, some, their eyesABC News - Mar. 9 -
Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize
An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads on treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a major Israeli award in the arts and sciencesABC News - Mar. 10 -
Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi
The Columbia University graduate’s arrest is an attempt to destroy free thinking while murdering due process. Forced disappearance, kidnapping, political imprisonment – take your pick. These terms ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Measles cases pick up as RFK promotes unproven treatments
There are over 250 cases of measles in at least a dozen states across the US.BBC News - 6d -
His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.
New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors. The gut microbes can affect the immune system.NBC News - 5d -
Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments
In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.The New York Times - 4d -
GdS: Many roles and many jeers – San Siro’s treatment of Musah deserves questioning
Yunus Musah left the field to jeers during AC Milan’s win over Como as he was replaced in the second half, ending his March in a negative way.As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, Musah will no longer ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Experimental treatment borrowed from blood cancer shows promise for pediatric brain tumors
An experimental version of CAR-T therapy doubled the survival time for children a deadly and aggressive form of brain cancer called DIPG.NBC News - 4h -
King and Kate return to annual Commonwealth service
The royals had not appeared together at the event for two years due to their treatments for cancer.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Warning over the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.BBC News - 6d -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.Politico - 5d -
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.CBS News - 4d -
Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness
Is the F.A.A. really ensuring safety by disqualifying pilots who receive a diagnosis or treatment?The New York Times - 4h -
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says
Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital . Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger and is responding well to treatment in hospital, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insuranceABC News - Mar. 5 -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says
Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
How to fix America’s broken healthcare system? Follow this country’s example.
Why copying Germany’s system would give Americans less costly, more efficient medical treatmentMarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."CBS News - 5d -
Sarepta’s stock slammed after patient dies of liver failure. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
More than 800 people have been treated with Elevidys, the only approved treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the company said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump golf resort vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists
The United Kingdom-based activist group Palestine Action said it "rejects Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes."CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Sources: George, doctors mulling star's injuries
76ers forward Paul George is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, including a possible procedure, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
Dick Vitale shares emotional cancer message on air: 'Have faith and believe.'
ESPN's Dick Vitale said the Duke-Louisville ACC broadcast would be his last of this season. Hall of Famer has battled cancer treatments.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
VA halts gender-affirming care for transgender veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer offer gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender former service members, the department announced Monday, citing an executive order ...The Hill - 2d -
Hunter Biden whistleblowers promoted at IRS
The Treasury Department has promoted two IRS whistleblowers who accused the DOJ under President Biden of granting his son, Hunter Biden, special treatment.ABC News - 1d -
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U.S. tanker collides with container ship off the coast of U.K.; Vatican says Pope Francis experienced "good response" to recent hospital treatments.CBS News - 1d -
The Ex-Patients’ Club
Laura Delano walked away from the treatments that defined her teens and 20s. Now, she’s hoping to create a road map for others to follow.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Administration Considers Scaling Back H.I.V. Efforts at C.D.C.
The move comes after a series of cuts to prevention and treatment efforts worldwide. Some functions might be moved to another agency, officials said.The New York Times - 2h