Glaucoma Cases on the Rise in U.S.
2010-07-11
Older, more diverse population accounts for most of the growth in eye disorder, experts sayContinue Reading
Confronting Glaucoma, Before It's Too Late
2010-07-11
SUNDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) — Alan Leighton discovered he had glaucoma when he noticed a gray area of sight in his left eye. That was in 1992. “I think I had it a long time before that, but I didn’t know until then,” said Leighton, 68, a corporate treasurerContinue Reading
Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women
2010-07-09
More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers adviseContinue Reading
Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review
2010-07-08
Eastern ‘exercises’ may aid heart, immune system, balance, bone health and quality of life, researchers sayContinue Reading
Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health
2010-07-07
Kids, elderly are most vulnerable, but experts say simple steps can helpContinue Reading
'Miniature Telescope' for Eye Approved for Macular Degeneration
2010-07-06
Implanted device replaces eye’s natural lensContinue Reading
Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures
2010-07-04
Family, neighbors can save lives through simple precautions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Complications Shorten Stroke Patients' Lives
2010-07-02
Pneumonia, 2nd stroke can shave another 2 years off life span, researchers findContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Gene Variants That Predict Longevity
2010-07-01
Grouping determined whether person lived to 100 with 77% accuracyContinue Reading
Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It
2010-07-01
Those over 65 devote three times more of their waking hours to TV than younger people, study findsContinue Reading
Testosterone Gel Could Raise Heart Risks in Frail, Older Men
2010-06-30
But study was small and effect may not be similar in men generally, experts sayContinue Reading
Exercise May Guard Girls Against Dementia in Senior Years
2010-06-30
But researchers stress it’s not clear if activity directly lowers riskContinue Reading
Experts Optimistic About Solving Puzzle of Alzheimer's
2010-06-30
Promising research could lead to early detection, better treatmentContinue Reading
