FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s a frequent occurrence: A single, childless older man without a designated caregiver suffers a debilitating stroke, and is sent to a nursing home for the remainder of his life. New research shows that male seniors who find themselves in this situation haveContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Is that sleeping pill you took last night making it tougher for you to drive in the daytime? What about a heart medication? Or a new antidepressant? New research shows that many people taking prescription drugs aren’t aware that their meds could impairContinue Reading
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TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The tiny thyroid gland could have a big impact on heart health, new research suggests. Middle-aged and older adults with an elevated thyroid hormone may be at higher risk of heart disease and death, researchers found. In the new Dutch study, high andContinue Reading
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