Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
2013-02-01
45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerableContinue Reading
Scientists Find Clue to Aging Reversal in Mice
2013-01-31
‘Longevity’ gene inserted into mouse stem cells seemed to turn back clock on some age-related declineContinue Reading
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
2013-01-29
They not only protect the recipient, but also offer ‘herd immunity,’ experts sayContinue Reading
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal Hidden Heart Disease
2013-01-29
Large study found even mild impotence was tied to greater odds of future hospitalization, deathContinue Reading
Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review
2013-01-28
Seniors with condition can suffer serious health problemsContinue Reading
More Evidence Ties Heart Disease to Mental Decline
2013-01-28
Link between cardiovascular trouble and impaired thinking was especially strong in womenContinue Reading
Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
2013-01-28
Study found older people forgot more upon waking than younger peopleContinue Reading
PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
2013-01-28
New guidelines address which patients might benefit from imaging test for brain plaqueContinue Reading
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
2013-01-25
Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regionsContinue Reading
One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
2013-01-22
People with jobs that exposed them to cleaning agents at greater risk, study saysContinue Reading
Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
2013-01-21
Study found seniors who struggled with hearing had earlier problems with thinking skillsContinue Reading
Study Links Long-Term Aspirin Use With Vision Loss
2013-01-21
But risk of macular degeneration doesn’t outweigh drug’s heart benefits, experts sayContinue Reading
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
2013-01-18
It’s still not too late to get vaccinated, experts sayContinue Reading
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
2013-01-17
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerousContinue Reading