MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America’s opioid epidemic, new government data shows a 10% drop in overdose deaths. The statistics, compiled by states and posted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show just overContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. The test tracks what are known as epigenetics: The way in which aContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. “The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street,” said Molly Jarman, senior author of a new study showing that cognitive decline may increaseContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans are caring for veterans, putting their finances and their mental health on the line to help those who have served the country. More than 14 million Americans now provide daily care to wounded, sick or injured military service members orContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds. In fact, the risk of a brain bleed increases with a senior’s level of drinking, researchers found. Occasional or weeklyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Deaths among Americans dropped by a significant 6.1% between 2022 and 2023, a new government tally finds. Much of this was due to COVID-19’s ebbing effect on deaths. During the pandemic, over a million Americans lost their lives, and in 2021 it wasContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll has found. In all, 30% of all people in their 50s andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans like the idea of receiving hospital-level care at home, believing they’d recover from their ills faster and without safety risks. “Patients of course want the best-quality care, but often prefer to be at home, especially if technology allows them to workContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People with an “unhealthy” gut microbiome appear to be more likely to die following an organ transplant, a new study warns. These gut microbe patterns are specifically associated with deaths from cancer and infection, regardless of the organ that’s been transplanted, researchers reportedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — One hospital’s push to transition patients who are nearing the end of life from the emergency room to hospice care appears to be working. After the program went into effect, 54% of ER patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston transitioned toContinue Reading
SUNDAY, June 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations. But the “rocket’s red glare” (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people struggling with Alzheimer’s. An expert offers up four key tips for caregivers on how toContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health. Older adults living in senior housing tended to have better health than those who remain in their own homes, researchers found. PeopleContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Everyday tasks like taking a shower or navigating stairs can be risky business for folks in the aftermath of a stroke. But grab bars, shower seats, ramps and other safety interventions allow many to live independently and reduce the risk of premature death,Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer’s uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) says a few easy fixes can change all that. “Every family caregiver’s number one priorityContinue Reading