U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly
2010-12-09
Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report findsContinue Reading
40 Million in U.S. Driving Drunk or Drugged
2010-12-09
Most are aged 16 to 25, a new federal study findsContinue Reading
Many Men Over 75 Still Sexually Active: Study
2010-12-06
Almost a third in Australian report had been active in prior yearContinue Reading
Outbreaks Signal Another Flu Season, CDC Says
2010-12-04
Georgia now reporting spike in cases among kids, agency says, but vaccine seems to be good matchContinue Reading
New Piece of Alzheimer's Puzzle Identified
2010-12-02
Changes in lining of blood vessels appear to contribute to disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Can Shorten Life, Analysis Finds
2010-12-01
But being too skinny was also linked to decreased longevity, researchers discoveredContinue Reading
Can Omega-3 Foods Prevent Eye Disease in Seniors?
2010-12-01
Those who regularly eat shellfish, fish less likely to develop macular degeneration, study suggestsContinue Reading
Hearing Loss in Elderly May Be Linked to Folate Deficiency
2010-12-01
Too little folic acid seems to affect auditory system, study findsContinue Reading
Aging With HIV a New Reality for Many Over 50
2010-12-01
The number of older infected people keeps growing, bringing unique challengesContinue Reading
Regular Walking May Slow Decline of Alzheimer's
2010-11-29
Researchers also find that walking 6 miles a week can help prevent onset of diseaseContinue Reading
Scientists Find Way to Partially Reverse Aging in Mice
2010-11-29
Impact on people is unclear at this early stage of research, study author saysContinue Reading
Retirement May Do a Mind Good
2010-11-24
Study of French retirees found declines in levels of depression and fatigueContinue Reading
Practicing Moving to Music May Help Elderly Avoid Falls
2010-11-23
But another program, using videos and risk awareness, didn’t help older hospitalized patients, research showsContinue Reading
Study Sees Link Between Low Salt Levels, Fracture Risk in Older Adults
2010-11-21
Researchers suggest screenings as a possible optionContinue Reading