Study: Many Seniors Get Unnecessary Cancer Tests
2014-08-18
Screening shouldn’t be done when patients have less than a 10-year life expectancy, researchers say
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Choose Wrinkle Treatments Wisely, FDA Advises
2014-08-14
Scarring, allergic reactions and vision problems among possible side effectsContinue Reading
High-Dose Flu Vaccine May Better Protect the Elderly: Study
2014-08-13
It might also reduce flu hospitalizations and complications, researchers say
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Malnutrition Threatens Many U.S. Seniors Seen at ERs
2014-08-13
Depression, dental problems, difficulty buying groceries among most common reasons, study findsContinue Reading
40 Percent of Americans Will Develop Diabetes, CDC Projects
2014-08-12
Rates for black women and Hispanics even higher at 50 percentContinue Reading
Heart Medication Digoxin Linked to Higher Risk of Death for Some
2014-08-11
Increase seen in people with certain abnormal heart rhythms, study finds
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Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women, Study Finds
2014-08-11
But the effect quickly fades once workouts stop, researchers notedContinue Reading
Shingles Vaccine Still Effective After Chemotherapy
2014-08-08
Study finds cancer treatment didn’t seem to lessen immunization’s effectsContinue Reading
Older Adults Sharpest in the Morning, Study Finds
2014-08-08
This might be best time of day to schedule mentally challenging tasksContinue Reading
Mental Decline Often Precedes a Stroke, Study Finds
2014-08-07
Study suggests assessing seniors’ memory, thinking skills to identify those at riskContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs That an Elderly Person Isn’t Eating Right
2014-08-07
Including unexplained weight loss
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Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds
2014-08-06
But it’s too soon to recommend supplements, dietary changes for preventionContinue Reading
‘Elder Abuse’ Often Involves Finances, Study Finds
2014-08-06
Family members are frequently the culprits, researchers sayContinue Reading
Speedy Delivery of Clot-Busting Drug Helps Stroke Patients Avoid Disability
2014-08-06
Big review of the data shows the power of tPA, and the necessity of quick treatmentContinue Reading