Another Blood Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
2011-08-03
But experts say test has got a long way to go before commercial useContinue Reading
Genes, Not Healthy Living, Get Most to Age 100
2011-08-03
Male centenarians even more likely to have been slothful, although fewer are obeseContinue Reading
Popular Antidepressants Not Always Best Choice for Seniors
2011-08-03
Study found that SSRIs seemed to have more side effects than older antidepressantsContinue Reading
Americans No Longer Outliving Europeans: Study
2011-08-02
Smoking, obesity are major reasons for decline in U.S. life expectancy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Statins May Help Heart in Some Young Stroke Patients
2011-08-02
Taking the meds after a brain blockage was linked to fewer heart problems in those under 50: studyContinue Reading
Age-Related Memory Loss May Be Reversible, Animal Study Suggests
2011-07-27
Area of brain that weakens may be fired up again with treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Certain Antidepressants Linked to Falls in Nursing Homes
2011-07-26
Closer monitoring of patients changing or starting a non-SSRI is advised, researchers sayContinue Reading
Transitional Care May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
2011-07-25
Intervention programs for discharged seniors might even save health-care dollars, one doctor suggestsContinue Reading
Blue-Collar Employees With Arthritis Working Past 65: Study
2011-07-25
Painful joint condition presents challenges for aging workforce, researchers sayContinue Reading
Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
2011-07-21
Same factors that put heart at risk can also affect brain, according to heart and stroke associationsContinue Reading
Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
2011-07-21
Older people don’t adapt to high temperatures as well and need to take steps to keep coolContinue Reading
'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
2011-07-20
High temperatures and oppressive humidity pose health risks; doctor offers coping tipsContinue Reading
Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
2011-07-20
Early diagnosis critical to preserving patients’ mental abilities and memories, researchers sayContinue Reading
Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Tougher When It's Not Patient's Call
2011-07-19
Study found surrogate decision-making causes delay, boosts costsContinue Reading