Wealthy Blacks Fare Worse Than Whites After Heart Attack: Study
2015-09-15
Research showed racial survival differences were greatest among the richestContinue Reading
Tight Control of Type 2 Diabetes May Help Prevent Dementia
2015-09-15
Conversely, poor blood sugar control appears to increase risk of brain troubles, study findsContinue Reading
People in Their 50s Benefit Most From Low-Dose Aspirin, Report Says
2015-09-14
Heart-disease preventive may simultaneously reduce colon cancer risk, task force suggestsContinue Reading
Other People’s Flu Vaccines Help Shield Seniors, Too: Study
2015-09-10
Reduction in sickness is even greater when older folks also get immunizationContinue Reading
Delirium in Older Surgical Patients Threatens Recovery
2015-09-09
Sudden confusion is a postoperative complication linked to longer hospital stays, researchers sayContinue Reading
Forgiveness May Boost Older Women’s Moods
2015-09-08
But when apology is unrequited, older men are at greater risk of depressionContinue Reading
New Guidelines Call for Kids, Health Care Workers to Get Flu Shots
2015-09-07
Pediatric group pushes seasonal vaccine as essential for these groupsContinue Reading
Seniors Getting Smarter, Research Shows
2015-09-04
But mental and physical health is declining at the same timeContinue Reading
Early Treatment With Flu Antivirals May Shorten Seniors’ Hospital Stay
2015-09-03
Study found it also cut need for more care after dischargeContinue Reading
More Americans Getting Knees Replaced, And at Younger Ages
2015-09-02
Procedure rate nearly doubled between 2000-2010, CDC statistics showContinue Reading
Your Heart Is Likely ‘Older’ Than You Are
2015-09-01
Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol can age this vital organ, CDC says
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Your Heart Is Likely ‘Older’ Than You Are
2015-09-01
Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol can age this vital organ, CDC says
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Cutting Calories May Help You Fend Off Age-Linked Disease: Study
2015-09-01
Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk peopleContinue Reading
More Older Americans Falling Prey to Bike Injuries
2015-09-01
Riders over 45 a big part of jump in hospital admissions for more severe accidents, report findsContinue Reading