MRIs May Spur Unneeded Mastectomies in Older Women With Breast Cancer
2013-08-14
More aggressive surgery not always backed by evidence, study authors sayContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Research Takes a New Turn
2013-08-13
Study suggests that gummed-up synapses — not plaque — may be at the root of aging brain diseasesContinue Reading
Stroke Rates Dropped Over Decade, Study in Texas Finds
2013-08-13
But Mexican-Americans aged 45 to 75 still at greater risk than their white peers, results showContinue Reading
Closeness Between Grandparents, Adult Grandkids May Ease Depression
2013-08-12
Strengthening family bonds should go beyond the nuclear family and young children, researchers sayContinue Reading
Outgoing Young People Become Happier Seniors: Survey
2013-08-09
But shy people not doomed to a miserable life, researcher stressesContinue Reading
Quick Test May Help Prevent Hospital Delirium, Researchers Say
2013-08-08
Once identified, these patients can receive preventive careContinue Reading
Probiotics Not Warranted for Seniors Taking Antibiotics: Study
2013-08-08
No difference seen in diarrhea rates among those taking the supplementsContinue Reading
Chocolate Fix?
2013-08-08
Here’s sweet news about hot cocoa and protecting your brain power as you age.Continue Reading
High Blood Sugar Levels Tied to Small Increases in Dementia Risk
2013-08-07
Elevated blood glucose may harm the brain, even in people without diabetes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could Hot Cocoa Improve Brainpower in Seniors?
2013-08-07
Small early study hints it might help, but author says it’s too soon to recommend nightly cupContinue Reading
Bullied Kids May Have More Legal Woes in Adulthood
2013-08-01
They’re more apt to be convicted of crimes, do jail time, 14-year study foundContinue Reading
Peripheral Artery Disease on the Rise Worldwide
2013-08-01
More than 200 million people have the condition, putting them at risk for heart attack and strokeContinue Reading
Anemia Might Raise Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
2013-07-31
Screening elderly for the blood condition makes sense, researcher saysContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Swings Could Be Linked to Mental Decline: Study
2013-07-30
Controlling fluctuations may help keep the mind sharp, experts sayContinue Reading