U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
2013-04-24
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts sayContinue Reading
Many Parents Give Kids Cold Medicines When They Shouldn’t, Survey Finds
2013-04-23
They often miss fine print on the label warning against use in children younger than 4 years oldContinue Reading
Older Adults’ Posture May Predict Future Disability
2013-04-19
Spinal measurement was tied to whether seniors in study would need help with routine activitiesContinue Reading
As Pedestrian’s Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident
2013-04-18
CDC report finds that people aged 75 or older face double the risk compared to youngerContinue Reading
Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer’s
2013-04-17
Study finding doesn’t mean you’ll get the disease if family members have it, experts stressContinue Reading
Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds
2013-04-17
Single strand may yield evidence about heart-harmful hormone levels in seniors, researchers sayContinue Reading
‘Western’ Diet Not the Way to Age Well
2013-04-17
British study says fried foods and red meat lead to premature aging, illnessContinue Reading
Exercise May Help People With Alzheimer’s Avoid Nursing Homes
2013-04-15
Study finds regular activity delays physical decline, reduces fallsContinue Reading
Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
2013-04-15
Even solving puzzles might stave off decline and memory loss, study hintsContinue Reading
Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
2013-04-09
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive itContinue Reading
Elder Abuse Tied to Higher Hospitalization Rates
2013-04-08
Study found psychological mistreatment, neglect were most common culpritsContinue Reading
For Older Women, Missed Mammograms Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes
2013-04-08
Study links long gap from last screening, or no screening at all, to more advanced disease and deathContinue Reading
Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later
2013-04-04
Maintaining healthy weight until age 60 and beyond best prevention, study suggestsContinue Reading
U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer: Study
2013-04-03
Annual bill now tops $200 billion, largely for long-term care, researchers sayContinue Reading