Big Smiles, Longer Lives?
2010-03-26
Folks with widest grins in photos outlived others, suggesting happiness extends lifeContinue Reading
Teens Take Risks Just for Kicks
2010-03-25
They may ignore safety for the thrill of a ‘lucky’ escape, experts sayContinue Reading
New Study Refutes Bone Drugs' Link to Fractures
2010-03-24
Benefits of Boniva, Fosamax and Reclast far outweigh any risk, experts sayContinue Reading
Gene Holds Key to Embryonic Stem Cell Rejuvenation
2010-03-24
Discovery could pave way for advances in cancer and aging research, report suggestsContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
2010-03-24
Advance directive improves odds that wishes will be followed, study showsContinue Reading
Being Active an Hour a Day Puts Brakes on Weight Gain
2010-03-23
Walking, biking, dancing can all help normal-weight women as they age, study findsContinue Reading
Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
2010-03-23
But disparities in longevity still tied to geography, race and income, study showsContinue Reading
Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
2010-03-22
More attention should be paid to early memory loss, expert saysContinue Reading
For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
2010-03-19
It’s a wrenching decision that doesn’t necessarily depend on age, experts sayContinue Reading
Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
2010-03-17
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
2010-03-16
Study found one in two went without, while 87% of younger patients got it after surgeryContinue Reading
Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
2010-03-15
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study findsContinue Reading
Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
2010-03-15
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study findsContinue Reading
Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
2010-03-11
Drug ‘holiday’ may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers sayContinue Reading