Expert Panel Links Popular Bone Drugs to Rare Fracture
2010-09-14
FDA should add warning label to meds such as Boniva, Fosamax, panelists sayContinue Reading
Stenting Riskier for Older Patients With Blocked Carotid Artery
2010-09-10
But for folks under 70, stents and surgery have similar outcomes, study findsContinue Reading
Can Basic Physical Tests Help Predict Death Risk?
2010-09-10
Poorer results on balance, mobility and strength tests linked to higher mortality rate, study contendsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Could Spot Developmental Problems in Kids
2010-09-09
Researcher suggests tests may give warning if child’s brain growth is behind scheduleContinue Reading
In Elderly, Risks Differ for Indoor Versus Outdoor Falls
2010-09-09
Prevention programs should take seniors’ lifestyle, environment into account, researchers sayContinue Reading
Substance Abuse Admissions Double Among Older Adults
2010-09-09
And many more are unemployed, unmarried than in early 1990s, study saysContinue Reading
Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
2010-09-08
Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers sayContinue Reading
Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
2010-09-02
Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folksContinue Reading
Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's
2010-09-01
Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quickerContinue Reading
Dementia Patients, Caregivers May Benefit From Home-Based Program
2010-08-31
Professional evaluation, education over 4 months seems especially helpful for caregivers, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive
2010-08-31
Who may be at risk for driving badlyContinue Reading
Older Diabetes Patients Still Sexually Active, Study Finds
2010-08-27
But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert saysContinue Reading
Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol
2010-08-25
These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers sayContinue Reading
A Little Drinking Cuts Death Risk for Older Adults
2010-08-24
Teetotalers’ lower survival partly explained by other health, social issues, study foundContinue Reading