Heavy Drinking in Teen Years May Continue Into Adulthood
2011-02-08
Curbing alcohol use early might lower the risk of long-term problems, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Shingles Returns More Often Than Thought
2011-02-08
But study still finds recurrence rate low, slightly more than 5%Continue Reading
Daily Pill Dispensers an Asset in Homes for Elderly: Study
2011-02-08
Liquid medicines, creams, inhalers resulted in more drug errorsContinue Reading
Seniors Vulnerable to Hypothermia
2011-02-06
They need to take extra precautions during cold winter months, experts sayContinue Reading
Early Puberty Onset Linked to Stronger Bones
2011-02-02
Less bone mass and greater risk for osteoporosis in those who matured later, study suggestsContinue Reading
New Antibiotic Helps Prevent Recurrence of Dangerous Gut Infection
2011-02-02
Fidaxomicin targets C.difficile but leaves most ‘good’ bacteria unharmed, researchers explainContinue Reading
Brisk Walks May Boost Memory in Older Adults
2011-01-31
After one year of exercise, hippocampus region was bigger, study findsContinue Reading
Older Patients May Get Lower Quality Care at Trauma Centers
2011-01-28
Few facilities were rated as providing high-quality care for both old and young, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Skin Disorders Affecting the Elderly
2011-01-28
Some skin changes are typical, others aren’tContinue Reading
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
2011-01-26
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrantsContinue Reading
Loud Road Noise Linked to Stroke in Older Adults
2011-01-26
Danish study finds stroke risk in seniors increased 27 percent for every additional 10 decibelsContinue Reading
Some Older Drivers' Vision Problems Different Than Thought
2011-01-25
May be too aware of background movement, rather than have reduced vision, study findsContinue Reading
Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study
2011-01-25
Often unlikely to understand why they’re at hospital or follow discharge instructionsContinue Reading