Tetanus Still Diagnosed in U.S., Although It's Preventable
2011-03-31
People over 65 and diabetics most at risk, CDC warnsContinue Reading
Diet-Exercise Combo Seems to Work Best for Obese Seniors
2011-03-30
Doing both helps shed pounds, boosts stamina, but workout alone not enough to lose weight: studyContinue Reading
Lawsuits Aren't Improving Nursing Home Care: Study
2011-03-30
Litigation rates similar for poor and good facilities, researchers findContinue Reading
Little Oversight on Ingredients in 'Senior' Dog Food, Experts Say
2011-03-30
Pet owners should consult vets when choosing ‘mature’ dog chow, survey suggestsContinue Reading
Some Type 1 Diabetics Seem Shielded Against Complications
2011-03-29
In one group that had diabetes for 50 years, many never developed expected problems, study findsContinue Reading
Risks May Rise With Need for Nursing Care After Heart Failure
2011-03-29
Life may not return to normal, researcher advisesContinue Reading
Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
2011-03-25
Small study suggests victims may have problems with substance abuse, mental illness, other conditionsContinue Reading
'Mini Strokes' Linked to Doubled Heart Attack Risk: Study
2011-03-24
After transient ischemic attack, patients should be evaluated for heart disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Progress Seen in Creating Eye Cells From Stem Cells
2011-03-24
Lab success may someday help people with macular degeneration, researchers sayContinue Reading
Risks May Outweigh Benefits for Blood Pressure Drug Combo
2011-03-22
Medications successful on their own create problems together, study confirmsContinue Reading
Pressure to Look Young May Be Sending More Men to Plastic Surgeons
2011-03-21
Report finds increase in range of cosmetic procedures among American malesContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
2011-03-16
Major declines affect seniors’ ability to remain independent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Crossing Street While on Cell Phone Risky for Seniors
2011-03-16
Study found this kind of multitasking more dangerous for older adultsContinue Reading
Whether Chronic Diseases Are Diagnosed May Depend on Where You Live
2011-03-15
Regions with most diagnoses had lower fatality rates, but why is unclear, researchers sayContinue Reading