- Delirium a ‘Strong Risk Factor’ for Dementia Among Older People
- Cataract Surgery Could Cut Dementia Risk by 25%
- J-Shaped Curve Apparent Between Dietary Thiamine and Worsening Mental Acuity
- FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software
- Twice Daily Electrical Stimulation May Boost Mental Processes in Alzheimer’s Disease
- Groundbreaking AI Technology Takes Center Stage at Rothkoff Law Group’s 7th Annual Symposium Highlighting Innovations in Elder Care
- New AI Tool Could Be Game-Changer in Battle Against Alzheimer’s
- Twice Daily Electrical Stimulation May Boost Mental Processes in Alzheimer’s Disease
- Dermatoporosis in Older Adults: A Condition That Requires Holistic, Creative Management
- Joint Injections Ineffective for Hand Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Finds Evidence Review
- Alpha Cognition’s Oral Therapy ZUNVEYL® Receives FDA Approval to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
- Shorter White Blood Cell Telomeres Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
- Statins, Vitamin D, and Exercise in Older Adults
- Althaia Collaborates With Robbie AI, an Artificial Intelligence System, to Prevent Falls in Frail Hospitalized Patients
- Study Examines Racial Differences in Care Among Older Americans
- Alzheimer's Disease Blood Biomarkers Identified in New Study
- Study Challenges the Use of Thick Liquid Diets in Hospitalized Patients With Dementia and Dysphagia
- Avendelle Assisted Living Looks to Expand Through Franchising, Building Upon Rapid Growth
- One-Minute Speech Test Could Help Assess Dementia Risk
- Chronic Pain Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging
- Prevalence of Dementia in Homeless Twice That in Housed
- Revolutionary Light-Powered Pacemaker Redefines Cardiac Care
- Essential Tremor Tied to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia
- Certain Gut Conditions May Be Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
- Poor Lifestyle of Over 60s Linked to Heightened Risk of Nursing Home Care
- Human Brains Getting Bigger: Good News for Dementia Risk?
- Alzheimer's Prevalence Predicted to Double by 2050
- Ageism in Health Care Is More Common Than You Might Think, and It Can Harm People
- New Risk Score Strongly Predicts Dementia Chances Within Next 14 Years
- How Ageism Persists in Public Policy
- Otsuka and Lundbeck Present New Data Analyses on the Efficacy of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for Agitation Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Walking 25 Minutes/Day Enough to Counter Physical Impact of Bedrest on Older Hospital Patients
- Study Examines Racial Differences in Care Among Older Americans
- Air Pollution Linked to Higher Mental Health Service Use by People With Dementia
- The American Society on Aging Announces New VP of Membership Engagement, Programs, and Thought Leadership
- Static Isometric Exercise, Such as Wall Sits, Best for Lowering Blood Pressure
- Fibromyalgia Linked to Heightened Risk of Death
- Mid-Life Structural Jawbone Changes May Signal Women’s Subsequent Height Loss
- Higher Levels of Lean Muscle Might Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
- Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Events in Older People
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Rate of Dementia
- Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Conditions Vulnerable to Long-Term Opioid Use
- Aerobic (“Cardio”) Exercise Linked to Significantly Lower Risk of Flu or Pneumonia Death
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Strongly Linked to Raised Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
- Study Questions Long-Term Beta Blocker Use to Curb Further Heart Attack Risk
- Swapping Sugary Drinks for Coffee, Tea, or Water Linked to Fewer Deaths in Adults With Diabetes
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Medicare Dementia Care Model
- Previous Cancer Linked to Long Term Heightened Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Exposure to Fine Particle Air Pollution Linked to Heightened Dementia Risk
- Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diet Programs Lower Risk of Death and Heart Attack in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Allergic (Atopic) Asthma/Eczema Linked to Heightened Risk of Osteoarthritis
- FDA Converts Novel Alzheimer's Disease Treatment to Traditional Approval
- Genomics- and Image-Guided Subtyping Refines Characterization of Alzheimer’s Disease
- FDA Approves Novel Drug to Treat Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes Caused by Menopause
- FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease
- Frequent Socializing Linked to Longer Lifespan of Older People
- Satisfying Mid-Life Relationships Linked to Lower Multiple Chronic Disease Risk in Older Age
- Any Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later Life
- Playing Golf May Be Just as Healthy or Better Than Nordic Walking for Older People
- Can the AI Driving ChatGPT Help Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?
- All Patients Should Be Screened for Cannabis Use Before Surgery, First US Guidelines Recommend
- Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults
- Midlife Obesity Linked to Heightened Frailty Risk in Older Age
- Frequent Use of Antibiotics May Heighten Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Over 40s
- Cholesterol and Diabetes Drugs May Lessen Risk of Degenerative Eye Disease of Aging
- Poor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Heightened Risk of Irreversible Sight Loss (Glaucoma)
- Older Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs (Glitazones) Linked to 22% Reduced Dementia Risk
- New Blood Test Can Detect 'Toxic' Protein Years Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Emerge, Study Shows
- FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
- Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death
- Emergency Departments Not Set Up to Meet Basic Care Needs of Frail Older People
- Researchers Find That Brains With More Vitamin D Function Better
- Rest-Activity Rhythms and Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Women
- Common Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Impaired Brain Health
- Dietary Salt Substitutes Lower Risk of Heart Attack/Stroke and Death
- New Study Associates Behavior From Digital Cognitive Assessments With Key Biological Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease
- Targeting a Specific Protein in Smooth Muscle Cells May Dramatically Reduce Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation
- Math Model Predicts Efficacy of Drug Treatments for Heart Attacks
- Men Have High Probability of Outliving Women, Especially the Married and Degree Educated
- Small Daily Portion of Jarlsberg Cheese May Help Stave Off Bone Thinning
- FDA Finalizes Historic Rule Enabling Access to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Millions of Americans
- Statements by CMS Leadership on President Biden Signing Inflation Reduction Act into Law
- WHO Advises Against Use of Two Drugs for Nonsevere COVID-19
- Experts Find Scant Evidence to Recommend Continued Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
- ‘Good Evidence’ That ADHD Drugs Might Also Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
- Infertility and Pregnancy Loss May Increase Women’s Risk of Stroke Later in Life
- Inability to Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds in Mid to Later Life Linked to Near Doubling in Risk of Death
- Medicalizing Menopause May Be Unhelpful for Some Women
- Diet Unlikely to Ease Progression of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Don’t Be Afraid to Exercise Regularly to Boost Bone Health and Cut Falls Risk, People With Osteoporosis Advised
- Urovant Sciences Presents New Data From EMPOWUR Study, Advancing Knowledge of the Treatment of Overactive Bladder at the 2022 American Urological Association Meeting
- Regular Exercise With Dietary Advice Linked to Better Mobility in Frail Older People
- FDA Permits Marketing for New Test to Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
- Peer-Reviewed Study Validates BrainCheck’s Digital Cognitive Test, Signaling Breakthrough for Future of Dementia Diagnosis
- Experts Recommend Additional Cholesterol Lowering Drugs for Adults at High Heart Disease Risk
- Study Finds Large Differences in Heart Attack Care Across Six High-Income Countries
- Calcium Supplements Linked to Earlier Death in Older People With Heart Valve Disease
- Healthful Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’s
- Steroid Injections May Provide Longer Lasting Benefits for Hip Pain Than Current Best Care
- ASPEN Offers Recommendations and Resources for Infant Formula Shortage
- CMS Unveils More User-Friendly Medicare Website
- Widely Used Nausea Drugs Linked to Heightened Risk of Stroke
- Low Blood Folate May Be Linked to Heightened Dementia and Death Risks in Older People
- 30 to 60 Minutes of Weekly Muscle Strengthening Activity Linked to 10% to 20% Lower Death Risk
- 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise at 70 May Best Stave Off Major Heart Disease in Late Old Age
- Global Dementia Cases Set to Triple by 2050 Unless Countries Address Risk Factors
- COVID-Related Cognitive Decline Predicted to Boost Global Dementia Rates
- Studies Show CTE-Linked Tau Protein May Contribute to Psychosis in Alzheimer's Disease
- Who Gives Consent for Treatment When a Person With Stroke Cannot?
- Boosting One Gene in the Brain’s Helper Cells Slows Alzheimer’s Progression in Mice
- Stroke Risk Highest Right After COVID Infection
- ‘Male Menopause’ Is Real and Treatable, Say Pharmacy Researchers
- Estrogen Replacement May Reduce COVID-19 Death Risk
- Older Adults at Higher Risk of Other Medical Conditions After COVID-19
- Midlife Chronic Conditions Linked to Increased Dementia Risk Later in Life
- Housework Linked to Sharper Memory and Better Falls Protection in Older Adults
- Could Gene Networks Resembling Air Traffic Explain Arteriosclerosis?
- HHS Study Shows Fewer Video Visits for Older Patients, People of Color
- Clinically Significant Cataract Linked to Increased Risk of Vascular Death
- Increasing Dairy Intake Reduces Falls and Fractures Among Older Care Home Residents
- Diverse Genome Sequences Provide a Powerful Tool for Studying Risk of Heart Disease
- Aging Stiffens the Blood Vessels but Their Flexibility Also Fluctuates Based on a Woman’s Hormone State
- New Study Is Good News for People With Memory Concerns as It Provides Further Validation of Popular Self-Administered Cognition Test
- Breaking the Chain That Culminates in Cancer
- Scientists Identify Malfunctioning Brain Cells as Potential Target for Alzheimer’s Treatment
- Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Study Says
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Reduces Social Activity
- Papa and Uber Health Partner to Mobilize Seniors, Reduce Loneliness
- FDA Approves Cyltezo, the First Interchangeable Biosimilar to Humira
- High Intake of Fatty Acid in Nuts, Seeds, and Plant Oils Linked to Lower Risk of Death
- 'Fascinating' Link Between Alzheimer's and COVID-19
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia
- Eye Conditions Linked to Heightened Risk of Dementia
- Exposure to Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
- Only 1 in 5 Sick Older Patients Has Formal ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Decision at Hospital Admission
- FDA Clears 5-Minute Test for Early Dementia
- Research Reveals How Subtle Changes in a MicroRNA May Lead to ALS
- Mentally Stimulating Jobs Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Old Age
- Old Habit-Controlling Neurons May Also Help the Brain Learn New Tricks
- Widespread Pain Linked to Heightened Dementia and Stroke Risk
- Number of People Living With Hypertension Has Doubled Worldwide Over Past 30 Years to More Than 1.2 Billion
- Diverse DNA Signatures Linked to Heart Disease
- Eyes Provide Peek at Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
- FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations, Including Individuals 65 Years of Age and Older
- Pecan-Enriched Diet Shown to Reduce Cholesterol
- Gut Bacteria and Flavonoid-Rich Foods Are Linked and Improve Blood Pressure Levels
- Access to EHR Clinical Notes Boosts Chronic Condition Medication Adherence
- Eating More Plant Foods May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults, Older Women
- What Experts Know So Far About COVID-19 Boosters for Immunocompromised People
- Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss in Mice
- Women Face a Lack of Digital Health Options for Menopause and Senior Care
- Increasingly Poor Physical Function From Age 65 Linked to Increased Risk of Death
- FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
- Childhood Reading Difficulties Linked to Poorer Cognitive Skills in Older Age
- Third Pfizer Dose 86% Effective in Over 60s, Israeli HMO Says
- Tell-Tale Signs of Heightened Stroke Risk May Appear up to 10 Years Earlier
- Clarity on COVID Count: Pandemic's Toll on Seniors Extended Well Beyond Nursing Homes
- Research Looks for Possible COVID Tie to Later Alzheimer’s
- One-Third of Older Americans Delayed Health Care Over COVID Concerns
- Investigational Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Biomarkers of the Disease
- COVID-19 Study: Prevalence of Unusual Symptoms in Older Adults
- Personalized Medicine, Not X-rays, Should Guide Common Forearm Fracture Treatments in Older Adults
- Protein Linked to Heart Health, Disease a Potential Therapeutic Target for Dementia
- EHR Alerts Go Unread, Do Not Lead to Deprescribing of Medicines Linked to Dementia
- Will Reduction in Tau Protein Protect Against Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementias?
- FDA Head Calls for Investigation Into Agency's Approval of Aducanumab (Aduhelm)
- FDA Updates Label for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aducanumab (Aduhelm)
- Red Meat Consumption May Promote DNA Damage-Associated Mutation in Colorectal Cancer Patients
- Unraveling the Origin of Alzheimer's Disease
- The Future of Alzheimer’s Treatment
- Feinstein Institutes Gets $1.6M From NIH to Study Video Palliative Care Services
- New Treatment Stops Progression of Alzheimer's Disease in Monkey Brains
- A Repurposed TB Vaccine Shows Early Promise Against Diseases Like Diabetes and MS
- COVID May Cause Long-Term Brain Loss, Study Says
- Mild Zaps to the Brain Can Boost a Pain-Relieving Placebo Effect
- FDA Rejects Application of Pimavanserin for the Treatment of Hallucinations and Delusions Due to Dementia-Related Psychosis
- Scientists Discover How to Trick Cancer Cells to Consume Toxic Drugs
- FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer's Drug
- Alcohol May Have Immediate Effect on Atrial Fibrillation Risk, Events
- Single-Cell Map of Early Stage Lung Cancer and Normal Lung Sheds Light on Tumor Development, New Therapeutic Targets
- Multivitamins, Omega-3, Probiotics, Vitamin D May Lessen Risk of Positive COVID-19 Test
- Experimental Drug Shows Potential Against Alzheimer's Disease
- Cleveland Clinic-Led Trial Shows That High Levels of Prescription Fish Oil Showed No Effect on Cardiac Outcomes
- The Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act Introduced in Congress
- Stair Climbing Offers Significant Cardiovascular and Muscular Benefits for Heart Patients, Researchers Find
- Physical Inactivity Linked to More Severe COVID-19 Infection and Death
- Physical Inactivity Is Responsible for Up to 8% of Noncommunicable Diseases and Deaths Worldwide
- Type of Glaucoma Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment
- Trial Finds No Overall Effect of Statins on Muscle Pain
- Working Outdoors Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Among Older Women
- Music Can Change Emotions in People With Dementia, Even if They Don’t Remember Hearing It
- Air Pollution Linked to Heightened Risk of Progressive and Irreversible Sight Loss
- Afternoon Napping Linked to Better Mental Agility
- Harvard Researchers: Pill-Free Approaches Help Control Heartburn
- Antidepressants Largely Ineffective for Back Pain and Osteoarthritis
- Can Drinking Cocoa Protect Your Heart When You're Stressed?
- COVID-19 Hospitalizations Tumble Among US Senior Citizens
- Study Identifies High-Impact Postoperative Complications in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair
- New Research on Alzheimer's Disease Shows 'Lifestyle Origin at Least in Some Degree'
- Some COVID-19 Survivors Face Another Foe: PTSD
- Updated Advice for People With Heart Valve Disease
- Chemo for Glioblastoma May Work Better in Morning Than Evening
- Researchers Link New Risk Factors to Increased Risk of COVID-19 Infection
- COVID-19 Virus Reinfections Rare, but Riskiest After Age 65
- Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Older Inpatients With COVID
- First Pill for COVID-19 Could Be Ready by Year's End
- Robotics Transforms Knee Replacement Surgery
- Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Extremely Rare, CDC Says
- Older, Heavier People May Be 'Superspreaders' of COVID-19
- Most Severe COVID Tied to Four Cardiometabolic Conditions
- A Troubling New Pattern Among the Coronavirus Variants
- 7 COVID-19 Vaccine Reaction Warning Signs to Look for in People With IDD
- Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like in the Brain
- Family Caregivers, Routinely Left Off Vaccine Lists, Worry What Would Happen 'If I Get Sick'
- Black Lung Cancer Patients Die Sooner Than White Counterparts
- Immune System Mounts a Lasting Defense After Recovery From COVID-19, Researchers Find
- Higher Coffee Intake May Be Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
- How the Coronavirus Turns the Body Against Itself
- New Class of Antibiotics Active Against a Wide Range of Bacteria
- Drinking Linked to a Decline in Brain Health From Cradle to Grave
- Aim to Exceed Weekly Recommended Physical Activity Level to Offset Health Harms of Prolonged Sitting, Says WHO
- Roche, Sanofi Arthritis Drugs Reduce Death Rates Among Sickest COVID-19 Patients
- Sharp Rise in Sedentary Time Among Newly Retired Women Evident 2+ Years Later
- Bacterial Metabolism of Dietary Soy May Lower Risk Factor for Dementia
- Steroid Inhalers/Pills for Asthma Linked to Heightened Risk of Brittle Bones and Fractures
- Exercise Intensity Not Linked to Mortality Risk in Older Adults, Finds Trial
- Racial Disparities in Treatment for Common Lung Cancer Persist Despite Gains
- Cardiac Arrest Is Common in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
- Abnormal Blood Pressure Levels While Sleeping Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
- American Diabetes Association Unveils Scientific Review on Social Determinants of Health and Diabetes
- Add Delirium to Checklist of COVID-19 Symptoms in Seniors
- Study Finds Need for Better Inclusion of Patients From Racial Minority Groups in Radiation Therapy Trials
- Review Finds Almost 20% of COVID-19 Patients Only Show Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- New Method Shows Great Potential for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
- 2020 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults With Heart Failure
- Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer's, Growing Evidence Shows
- New Anti-AB Vaccine Could Help Halt Alzheimer's Progression, Preclinical Study Finds
- Age Is a Primary Determinant of Melanoma Treatment Resistance, Two Studies Find
- New Data Highlights Severe Health and Economic Impact of Pandemic on Millions Living With Diabetes
- Doctor On Demand and CareLinx Announce National Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Virtual Care to Seniors at Home
- HHS Unveils Plan to Get Coronavirus Vaccines to Nursing Homes
- Freezing Prostate Cancer: Study Shows Notable Outcomes With Cryoablation
- Some Severe COVID-19 Cases Linked to Genetic Mutations or Antibodies That Attack the Body
- Study Details Strategy to Address the Barriers That Keep Older Adults Out of Clinical Trials
- What We Know About the Airborne Spread of the Coronavirus
- More Evidence That Vitamin D Sufficiency Equals Less Severe COVID-19
- Treatments That Target the Coronavirus in the Nose Might Help Prevent COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Shows Promise for Elderly
- Inspections Found Nursing Home Lapses as COVID-19 Raged
- Researchers Publish Evidence That COVID-19’s Impact Affects Much More Than the Lungs
- FDA Takes Actions to Help Lower US Prescription Drug Prices
- Fungi in Gut Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Reduced Through Ketogenic Diet
- Female Chromosomes Offer Resilience to Alzheimer's
- Eli Lilly's Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Accelerates Recovery in COVID-19 Patients
- Warning Witnesses of the Possibility of Misinformation Helps Protect Their Memory Accuracy
- Women Have Stronger Immune Response to COVID Than Men, Study Says
- Transplanted Brown-Fat-Like Cells Hold Promise for Obesity and Diabetes
- Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Spike in Sun Belt States
- Studies by AHN Neurologists Improve Understanding of Stroke Therapy Risks in Patients With Chronic Health Conditions
- Common Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
- Researchers Discover a Specific Brain Circuit Damaged by Social Isolation During Childhood
- Nursing Homes See Spike in New COVID Cases Due to Community Spread
- From Telehealth Visits to Digital Pharmacies, Older Adults Have Ramped Up Technology Use During COVID-19
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Improved Function of Heart's Arteries
- International Study of More Than 8,000 People Showed Ertugliflozin Does Not Increase Risk of Cardiac Events
- Trump Nursing Home Plan Limits Supply of Free COVID-19 Tests
- Casting a Wider Net to Catch More Cases of Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sustained High Blood Pressure May Damage Brain Vessels
- More Than 300 Million Cases of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Worldwide in 2017
- 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Could Be Used to Treat Cognitive Disorders Lke Alzheimer's
- Baby Boomers Show Concerning Decline in Cognitive Functioning
- New Study Shows How Infrared Lasers Destroy Harmful Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer’s
- Scientists Get Closer to Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease
- Flu Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, New Study Shows
- Tech's Role in Helping Older Adults Overcome Loneliness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- Women Taking Beta Blockers for Hypertension May Have Higher Risk of Heart Failure With Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Largest Study of Prostate Cancer Genomics in Black Americans IDs Targets for Therapies
- Concussion Linked to Heightened Risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
- Pandemic Inspires Framework for Enhanced Care in Nursing Homes
- Workers May Spread COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
- Simple Blood Test Can Predict Severity of COVID-19 for Some Patients
- Significantly Less Addictive Opioid May Slow Progression of Osteoarthritis While Easing Pain
- Biggest Risk Factors Identified to Try to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
- Global COVID-19 Registry Finds Strokes Associated With COVID-19 Are More Severe, Have Worse Outcomes and Higher Mortality
- Milken Institute Announces New Alliance to Improve Dementia Care
- Study Links Stress Hormone With Higher Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
- Family Caregiving May Not Harm Health of Caregivers After All
- Senate Introduces Act to Ensure Protections Against Elder Abuse and to Better Protect Those Living With Alzheimer’s in Long Term Care Settings
- Older, Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 May Have Increased Risk of Bradycardia With Lopinavir and Ritonavir
- Higher Stroke Rate in COVID-19 vs Influenza
- Virginia Tech Scientists Developing New Strategy to Thwart Alzheimer’s
- Declining Eyesight Improved by Looking at Deep Red Light
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Doubling in Dementia Risk
- FSU Researchers Find Resilience, Not Loneliness, in Nationwide Study of Pandemic Response
- UK Study Finds Many Colon Cancer Patients Not Receiving Standard of Care Therapy
- Repetitive Negative Thinking Linked to Dementia Risk
- Some Types of Prostate Cancer May Not Be as Aggressive as Originally Thought
- Dexamethasone Hailed as 'Breakthrough' in COVID-19 Trial, Reduced Deaths
- Scientists Find Brain Center That 'Profoundly' Shuts Down Pain
- Yale Scientists Develop a New Experimental Method to Study Infection and Disease, Including COVID-19
- FDA Approves First Drug to Image Tau Pathology in Patients Being Evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease
- Virus Hits Even Top-Rated Nursing Homes
- Sitting More Is Associated With Higher Heart Disease Risk in Older Women
- Adults Benefit Most From a Standardized Malnutrition Screening Tool
- Investigational Drugs Didn’t Slow Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline in Rare, Inherited Alzheimer’s, Initial Analysis Indicates
- Inequitable Medicare Reimbursements Threaten Care of Most Vulnerable
- Heart Disease Risk Grows as Women Move Through Menopause
- New Device Allows Clinicians to Safely Monitor Older Adults With COVID-19
- Persistent and Worsening Insomnia May Predict Persistent Depression in Older Adults
- ‘No Intubation': Older Adults Fearful of COVID-19 Are Changing Their Living Wills
- Eating More Protein Could Help Ward Off Atrial Fibrillation in Women
- Different Trigger Points for Seeking Health Care May Explain Gender Divide
- Vitamin D Boosts Chances of Walking After Hip Fracture
- May National Osteoporosis Month 2020 Provide a Clear Vision to Achieving Good Bone Health
- New Clinical Trial Examines a Potential Noninvasive Solution for Overactive Bladders
- More Than One-Half of Older Adults in the United States Have Experienced Disruptions in Care Due to Coronavirus
- Researchers Develop New Coating to Reduce Pain and Risk of Infection for Catheter Users
- Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
- Seeking COVID Cures: Scientists Find Promising First Step in Antiviral Treatment
- Mayo Clinic Offers Guidance on Treating COVID-19 Patients With Signs of Acute Heart Attack
- Nursing Homes Plead for More COVID-19 Testing
- First Study on the Health Conditions of Adults One Month Into COVID-19 Lockdown
- Study Demonstrates the Need for Immediate ICU Care for Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia, Describes Patient Characteristics
- False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results May Lead to False Sense of Security
- Six Self-Care Strategies to Combat Clinician Burnout
- Is It Wrong to Prioritize Younger Patients With COVID-19?
- Social Isolation Linked to Heightened Risk of Hospital Admission for Respiratory Disease Among Older Adults
- Repurposing Existing Drugs Could Offer Faster Path to COVID-19 Treatment
- Medical Teams Need to Be Alert to the Extra Risks Faced by Diabetics From COVID-19
- Patients With Parkinson's Disease Face Unique 'Hidden Sorrows' Related to the COVID-19
- Penn Launches Trial to Evaluate Hydroxychloroquine to Treat, Prevent COVID-19
- Trial for Potential Coronavirus Treatment Is Underway at Montefiore and Einstein
- How to Help Loved Ones With Dementia Cope During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Tool Allows Health Leaders to Plan for Critical Care Surge
- Concerns for Clinicians Over 65 Grow in the Face of COVID-19
- Six Ways Home-Based Cardiac Rehab Keeps Patients Safe, Healthy During COVID-19
- UCLA Clinical Trial Tests Antiviral Drug Remdesivir and Other Therapies Against COVID-19
- Baylor Gerontology Expert Shares Tips to Care for Aging Population During Coronavirus Pandemic
- States With Higher Elderly Population Grapple With Fear, Isolation, and Health Care
- New Research May Help Older Adults Stay Physically Capable for Longer
- Understanding COVID-19 Origins First Step to Treating Cases, Stopping Spread
- Caring for Elderly People in the Age of COVID-19
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- Digestive Symptoms Present in Mild COVID-19 Disease, Sometimes Without Fever
- Studies Use SIRD Model to Forecast COVID-19 Spread; Examine Patient CT Scans to Correlate Clinical Features With Mortality
- New Guidelines on Caring for ICU Patients With COVID-19
- Nursing Home Infections, Deaths Surge Amid Lockdown Measures
- CarePredict Announces PinPoint Toolset — Breakthrough Contact Tracing Technology for Senior Living Facilities
- AI-Driven App Helps Older Adults Keep in Touch During Coronavirus Isolation
- Great Valley Publishing Company Receives ACCME® Provisional Accreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education
- How to Care for Your Skin During Menopause
- FDA Encourages Inclusion of Older Adult Patients in Cancer Clinical Trials
- Are Kidneys Targeted by the Novel Coronavirus?
- Study Reveals Diarrhea Is a Prominent Symptom of COVID-19
- Sentinel Diagnostics Has Developed a Ready-to-Use Real-Time PCR Mix for the Detection of Novel Coronavirus Disease
- CAE Healthcare Offering Coronavirus Simulation Training Scenario and Webinars for Health Care Providers
- COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers, and Health Care Providers
- Relias Offers Free Training and Resources to Help Combat COVID-19
- Fish Oil Supplements Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Death
- Moderate Egg Intake Not Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Risk Factors for Death From COVID-19 Identified in Wuhan Patients
- Elderly Patients Also Benefit From Kidney Transplantation
- Mid-Life Weight Gain Linked to Faster Decline in Lung Capacity in Older Age
- 'Start Low, Go Slow' Still Applies for Pain Management, Especially for Older Patients
- Age at Menopause Not Linked to Conventional Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
- 2020 Senior Care Trends: Value-Based Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Affordable Housing, and Workforce Shortage Challenges Take Center Stage
- Nursing Home Outbreak Spotlights Coronavirus Risk in Elder Care Facilities
- Focused Ultrasound May Open Door to Alzheimer's Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Procedure Relieves Tremors in Parkinson's Patients
- Antibiotics Could Be Promising Treatment for Form of Dementia
- American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Release Updated Treatment Guideline for Osteoarthritis
- Gut Microbes May Improve Stroke Recovery
- Family Caregivers Are Rarely Asked About Needing Assistance With Caring for Older Adults
- Mediterranean Diet Promotes Gut Bacteria Linked to ‘Healthy Aging’ in Older People
- Both Simple and Advanced Imaging Can Predict Best Candidates for Thrombectomy in Stroke Patients
- FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Cardiac Ultrasound Software That Uses AI to Guide User
- Wake Forest Baptist Health Partners With Verily to Improve the Health and Independence of Older Adults
- Scientists Develop Noninvasive Method to Predict Onset of Dementia
- Researchers Develop Algorithm to Identify Bone Fracture Risk
- Medicinal Cannabis May Not Ease Sleep Problems in the Long Run
- Two Drugs Better Than One for Severe Influenza
- Avoiding Social Isolation in Older Adults
- Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2019-2020 Season
- No Link Between Statins and Cognitive Decline
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Announces New Age-Friendly Action Community
- FDA Expands Xofluza Indication to People at High-Risk for Flu Complications
- Age No Excuse Not to Treat Lung Cancer, Even in 'Oldest Old'
- FDA OKs Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine for Older Adults
- Neurocern Partners With the Long Term Care Insurance Industry for Improved Dementia Care
- Treating LDL to Below 70 Reduces Recurrent Stroke
- Virtual Medical Visits Get Wary Welcome From Older Adults, Poll Finds
- FDA Approves New Injection Brolucizumab (Beovu) for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- What Comes First, Beta-Amyloid Plaques or Thinking and Memory Problems?
- Statin Use Over 65 Years of Age and All-Cause Mortality
- FDA Approves First Generics of Eliquis
- Healthy Habits in Middle Age Linked to Longer Life Free From Disease
- For Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Use Up With Poor Health
- Survey Suggests Elderly Patients With Diabetes May Favor More Aggressive Blood Sugar Control Than Clinical Guidelines Call For
- Exercise May Slow Brain Deterioration in Alzheimer Disease
- Exercise Could Slow Withering Effects of Alzheimer’s
- Multifaceted Home-Based PT Does Not Aid Walking After Hip Fracture
- AAN Recommends People 65+ Be Screened Yearly for Memory Problems
- Migraines Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
- Season of Birth May Be Linked to Risk of Heart Death
- Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
- Engaging With the Arts Linked to Longer Life
- A Maturing Field: Age-Friendly Health Care
- Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
- Caring for a Grandchild Linked to Lower Risk of Loneliness and Social Isolation
- Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults
- Planning for Future Care May Be Linked to Longer Survival in Terminally Ill Patients
- Mammos May Not Benefit Elderly Women With Chronic Illness
- How the Eyes Might Be Windows to the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Results From Trial of Pimavanserin in Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis
- First Clinical Study Evaluating Combined tDCS and Behaviour Therapy Could Point to a New Treatment for Depression
- Vitamin D: How Much Is Too Much of a Good Thing?
- Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Risk of Dementia, Depression & Falls; Only 1 in 8 Older Adults With Hearing Loss Have One
- Evidence Says Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
- Low Grip Strength Linked to Impaired Cognition, Memory Loss in Older Americans
- Ultrasonography Helps Differentiate Arthritis Types
- Updates in the Management of Clostridium Difficile for Adults
- Low Micronutrient Levels Tied to Frailty in Older Adults
- Free Rides Could Lead to Better Health Outcomes for Seniors
- Dementia Care Program Improves Mental Health of Patients, Caregivers
- High-Intensity Training Improves Walking in Stroke Survivors
- New Solution to Elderly Falls: Drones, Smartphones, and Sensors
- Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease
- Robotic Cane Shown to Improve Stability in Walking
- Survival Poor for Elderly Admitted to Long-Term Acute Care Setting
- Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
- Middle Aged Muscle Mass Linked to Future Heart Disease Risk
- Degenerative Eye Condition (AMD) to Affect 77 Million Europeans by 2050
- Goal-Oriented Rehab Improves Recovery in Older Adults
- Tart Cherry Juice May Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults
- How and Why Resistance Training Is Imperative for Older Adults
- Risk Factors Identified for Worse Quality of Life From Knee Osteoarthritis
- Lonely Cardiac Patients at Increased Risk of Death Within Year of Hospital Discharge
- High, Increasing BP in Midlife Tied to Brain Changes in Late Life
- More Harm Than Good: Researchers Find Widespread Aspirin Use Despite Few Benefits, High Risks
- Certain Dietary Supplements Tied to Dysphagia, Choking in Seniors
- Extra Weight in 60s May Be Linked to Brain Thinning Years Later
- Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
- Sun Pharma Launches Ezallor Sprinkle (Rosuvastatin) in the United States for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing
- Low Muscle Mass in the Arms, Legs Tied to Mortality in Elderly
- FDA, FTC Warn Company Marketing Unapproved Cannabidiol Products With Unsubstantiated Claims to Treat Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases
- Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Up Fall Injuries in Older A-Fib Patients
- Once or Twice Weekly Daytime Nap Linked to Lower Heart Attack/Stroke Risk
- Flu Vaccine Tied to Better Long-Term Outcomes in Elderly ICU Survivors
- Remove False Teeth Before General Anesthetic, Doctors Warn
- NSAIDs Contribute to Increased CVD Risk in Osteoarthritis
- Major Surgery Associated With Small, Long-Term Decline in Brain Functioning
- More Social Contact at Age 60 Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
- Good Heart Health at Age 50 Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Later in Life
- Discontinuing Statins Linked to Cardiac Admissions in Elderly
- Metformin May Lower Dementia Risk in Black Patients With T2DM
- Study Finds Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Higher Fall Risk
- Adiposity in Early Old Age Tied to MRI Signs of Brain Aging Later
- Experts Advise Against Routine Bowel Cancer Testing for All Over 50s
- Study Probes How to Tell Elderly Patients Not to Bother With Cancer Screening
- Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk
- Study Ties Poor Sleep to Reduced Memory Performance in Older Adults
- Mentally Stimulating Activities Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline
- Education, Intelligence May Protect Cognition but Don’t Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
- When It Looks Like Dementia but Isn’t: Epilepsy Not Just a ‘Children’s Disease’
- Brush Your Teeth — Postpone Alzheimer's
- Higher Protein Intake May Cut Risk for Frailty in Older Women
- High LDL Linked to Early-Onset Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's Drug Linked to Potentially Serious Muscle Condition
- Tramadol Associated With Greater Risk of Hypoglycemia
- FDA Approves New Add-On Drug to Treat Off Episodes in Adults With Parkinson's Disease
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Accelerated Aging
- In-Hospital Delirium Increases Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Risk in Older Adults, but Only in the First Month
- As Plaque Deposits Increase in the Aging Brain, Money Management Falters
- Diagnostic Yield of Lynch Syndrome Screening Drops With Age
- Researchers Find Furry Friends Ease Depression, Loneliness After Spousal Loss
- Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
- Clinical Trial Assesses Telephone-Based Care Program for At-Risk Homebound Elderly
- FDA Clears First Soft Robotic Exo-Suit for Stroke Rehab
- Physical Activity at Any Intensity Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death
- Vitamin D Doesn't Stop Diabetes in Those With Prediabetes
- Vehicle Exhaust Pollutants Linked to Near Doubling in Risk of Common Eye Condition
- How AI Is Revolutionizing Elder Care
- Mobile CME Lectures Help Clinicians Stay Current on Emerging Evidence
- Diabetes in Midlife Raises Risk for Stroke Years Later, Study Says
- New Neurons Form in the Brain Into the Tenth Decade of Life, Even in People With Alzheimer’s
- Researchers Find Cause for Increased Disease Burden After Midlife
- Study Finds Higher Education Linked to Later Onset Alzheimer’s-Related Decline
- Gait Speed Is Prognostic in Older Patients With Blood Cancer
- Study Reveals Breakthrough in Understanding Our Brain’s Ability to Retrieve Long-Term Memories
- Study Links Understaffing to Hospital Infections
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Vastly Scales Up Alzheimer's Research
- 2000 to 2016 Saw Mortality From Falls Increase for Seniors
- Cognitive Decline Eventually Affects Everyone, Just Not to the Same Extent
- Most Older Adults Would Have to Liquidate Assets for Home Care
- The Joint Commission Launches Educational Campaign on Preventing Falls
- More Steps Tied to Lower Death Risk in Older Women
- FDA Warns Company Marketing Unapproved Cannabidiol Products With Unsubstantiated Claims to Treat Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Opioid Withdrawal, Pain, and More
- Inappropriate Prescribing Leads to Poor Outcomes in Older Adults
- Brain Changes Linked With Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
- Postdischarge Fall-Related Injury a Top Readmission Diagnosis
- Standards for Quality Surgical Care for Older Adults Finalized by Coalition for Quality in Geriatric Surgery
- Poor Glycemic Control Linked to Sarcopenia in T2DM
- VR Can Improve Quality of Life for People With Dementia
- Vision Loss May Up Cognitive Decline-Related Functional Limitations
- Following DASH Diet Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk in People Under 75
- CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs
- Aging Baby Boomers Push Sky High Incidence of Shingles of the Eye
- Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia
- Why a Smell Test Could Become Part of a Regular Doctor Visit
- Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
- New Research Reveals the Social Communication Challenges of Aging With Autism
- Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
- Fall in GP Antibiotic Prescribing Has Been Slowest for Older Patients and Those With an Unclear Diagnosis
- Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk
- Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging
- Poor Quality Social Relationships Linked to Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
- FDA OKs Aflibercept for Diabetic Retinopathy
- CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 22.8% in US Adults in 2017
- Keeping Active or Becoming More Active in Middle and Older Age Linked to Longer Life
- Lifetime Risk for Brain Mets Up in Elderly With Three Common Cancers
- Thiazide Use May Lower Fracture Risk in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
- FDA Warns About Potential Risk of Serious Infections Caused by Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms Related to the Investigational Use of Fecal Microbiota for Transplantation
- Interdisciplinary Care Pathway Helps Manage Frail, Elderly Trauma Patients
- Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
- Study: Older Adults at Risk for Opioids and Suicide
- Measures May Predict Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults
- Low Scam Awareness May Indicate Alzheimer Risk in Seniors
- Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Understanding Memory Decline in Older Adults
- Mindfulness Yoga Aids Patients With Parkinson Disease
- Women Over 50 Should Have Biennial Mammogram, American College of Physicians Says
- Could Eating Garlic Reduce Aging-Related Memory Problems?
- Virtual Reality Offers Benefits for Parkinson's Disease Patients
- Abrupt Discontinuation of Opioids Dangerous, FDA Warns
- Novel Tool Gauges Rural, Older Adults’ Knowledge of Alzheimer’s
- More Secondary Prevention Meds May Reduce Deaths After AMI
- Study: Heart Attack Patients Over 65 Less Likely to Get Angioplasty
- Searching for Better Treatments for Irritated Tendons
- Diabetes Diagnosis Before Age 40 Linked to Increased Death Risk
- More Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover at Home, Not in Rehab Facilities
- Home-Based Tools Can Help Assess Dementia Risk and Progression
- October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
- Alcohol Can Increase Stroke Risk by 35%, Study Says
- Pets Help Older Adults Cope With Health Issues, Get Active, and Connect With Others
- Elder Abuse on the Rise in United States, Especially Among Men
- Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Often Not Aware of Hypoglycemia
- Vitamins, Carotenoids Associated With Lower Risk for Cataract
- Frailty May Up Fracture Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- Weight Gain and Loss May Worsen Dementia Risk in Older People
- Statins Cut Risk for Major Vascular Events in Older Patients
- Advice From UW Pharmacists on Senior Use of Marijuana
- Special Reporting Reveals New Insights About Age-Related Financial Vulnerability
- Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
- Many Older Americans Expect to Lose Brainpower, Poll Finds, but Most Don’t Ask Doctors About Preventing Dementia
- The Robots That Dementia Caregivers Want: Robots for Joy, Robots for Sorrow
- ENDO: Guidance Provided for Managing Diabetes in Seniors
- Robot-Guided Video Game Gets Older Adults Out of Comfort Zone, Learning and Working Together
- Ocular Protein Levels May Be Useful for Alzheimer Testing
- FDA Issues Alert on Potential Premature Battery Depletion of Certain Medtronic Implantable Pacemakers, Approves Related Enhancements to Device
- Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk
- A Nutty Solution for Improving Brain Health
- Having Affected Relatives Linked to Increased Alzheimer Risk
- Study: Eating Mushrooms May Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline
- More Middle-Income Seniors Face Financial Insecurity
- Study Finds a Lack of Adequate Hydration Among the Elderly
- Knee Pain Not Tied to Activity Levels in Knee Osteoarthritis
- Exercising Helps Seniors Stay Independent After Discharge From Hospital
- CDC: 2000 to 2017 Saw Increase in Mortality Due to Dementia
- Bone Fractures Increasing as Seniors Walk Dogs to Stay Active
- Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
- Poll Shows Many Older Adults, Especially Those With Health Issues, Feel Isolated
- Diet Quality in Midlife Not Linked to Later Risk for Dementia
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Becomes the First Level 1 Geriatric ED in Illinois
- Common Signs, Symptoms Do Not ID Dehydration in Seniors
- Midlife Resting Heart Rate of 75+ Beats/Min Linked to Doubling in Early Death Risk
- FDA Approves New Treatment for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women at High Risk of Fracture
- Half of Patients on Statins Fail to Reach ‘Healthy’ Cholesterol Level After 2 Years
- FDA OKs Rocklatan, a New Once-Daily Eye Drop for Glaucoma
- Hebrew SeniorLife Opens the Center for Memory Health for People Living With Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
- Preoperative Phone Visits for Cataract Patients Safe, Efficient
- Hip Fractures May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease for Older People, Study Suggests
- Electric Bikes Could Improve Brain Function in Older People
- Research Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
- Morning Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure for Older, Obese People
- Number of People With Parkinson's May Double in 20 Years, Report Says
- Fewer Older Men Assessed, Treated for Osteoporosis
- New Study Shows More Protein and Fewer Calories Help Older People Lose Weight Safely
- Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause
- New Tool for Documenting Injuries May Provide Better Evidence for Elder Abuse Cases
- CVD Does Not Modify Depression-Mortality Link in Elderly
- Even Low Levels of Leisure Time Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Death
- High Testosterone Levels Could Play a Role in Serious Heart Conditions
- Fractures Have Long-Term Impact on Quality of Life for Older Adults
- Long-Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
- Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery
- Could an Eye Doctor Diagnose Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear?
- Functional Decline Seen for Many Frail Patients After TAVR, SAVR
- Researchers Find Exercise May Help Fight Depression in Seniors
- EEG-Guided Anesthesia Does Not Cut Postop Delirium in Seniors
- Antidepressant Overprescribing Appears Common in Elderly
- Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer's Brain Published
- Education May Not Protect Against Dementia as Previously Thought
- Ethnic Differences Seen at Time of Dementia Diagnosis in United Kingdom
- Machine Learning Methods Can Detect UTI in Dementia Patients
- Study Finds Unique Form of Chronic Sinusitis in Older Patients
- Study Shows Vitamin D Supplements Are of No Benefit to the Over 70s
- Risks of Shoulder Replacement Surgery Higher Than Previously Thought
- US Older Women Three Times as Likely to Be Treated for Osteoporosis as Men
- Simple Drug Formula Regenerates Brain Cells
- Hazelnuts Boost Micronutrient Levels in Older Adults, Study Says
- Exercise Reverses Functional Decline in Hospitalized Elderly
- Fried Food Linked to Heightened Risk of Death Among Older US Women
- Body Size May Influence Women’s Lifespan More Than It Does Men’s
- Neuroscientists Pinpoint Genes Tied to Dementia
- FDA Takes Action Against 17 Companies for Illegally Selling Products Claiming to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
- Tooth Loss in Older Women Likely to Cause High Blood Pressure
- Joint Mobilization Plus Exercise Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
- Ibrutinib Alone for Older Patients With Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Study Finds Biases in Widely Used Dementia Identification Tests
- An Abusive Partner May Worsen Menopause Symptoms
- Artificial Light Could Bring on Insomnia in Older Adults
- Orange Juice, Leafy Greens, and Berries May Be Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men
- Bone Indices on CT Scan Predict Fracture Risk in Older Adults
- Hebrew SeniorLife CEO Shares Views of 2019 Senior Care Trends
- Persistent Back Pain Linked to Earlier Mortality in Older Women
- Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
- Healthy Living During Menopause Can Slow Narrowing Arteries
- Telehealth Used to Care for Dementia Patients
- Protein Intake Tied to Disability Trajectory in Very Old
- Food Assistance May Help Older Adults Adhere to Diabetes Meds
- Moving More in Old Age May Be Linked to Sharper Memory
- Risks of Trazodone Similar to Those of Atypical Antipsychotics
- Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
- Researchers Identify Two Ways to Predict Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
- Women Benefit From Mammography Screening Beyond Age 75
- Online Tool Helps Patients With Advance Care Planning
- Bone Erosions More Frequent With Old Age at Onset of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arterial Stiffness May Predict Dementia Risk
- Video Highlights How Short Periods of Inactivity in Older Persons Can Lead to Worsening Physical Health
- Major Bleeding Up With Frailty in Acute MI Patients
- Virtual Program Successful in Linking Adult Protective Services, Geriatric Specialists
- Normal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene Determined for the First Time
- Stiff Arteries Increase Risk for Dementia, Study Says
- Brisk Walks May Decrease Need for Replacement of Arthritic Knees
- Researchers Discover Drug That Could Combat Brain Cell Death in Those With Alzheimer's
- Machine Learning May Help Identify Ideal Dementia Treatments
- Widely Used Antipsychotics May Not Ease Delirium in ICU
- Physicians Prescribe Too Many Opioids for Osteoarthritis
- Researchers Find Link Between Alzheimer's, Herpes
- Higher Risk of Heart Attack on Christmas Eve
- Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
- Physical Activity Lowers Death Risk From Heart Disease, Study Says
- Higher Risk of Death for Patients Leaving Hospital During the Christmas Holiday
- Regular Problem Solving Does Not Protect Against Mental Decline
- Cataract Surgery Tied to Drop in Cognitive Decline in Seniors
- Medicating Distress: Risky Sedative Prescriptions for Older Adults Vary Widely
- Few Seniors Who Self-Harm Referred for Mental Health Care
- Could Hair Cell Regrowth Restore Lost Hearing?
- Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults
- Zoledronate Lowers Fracture Risk in Women With Osteopenia
- Eye Trauma Secondary to Falls in Older Adults Increasing
- MRI Scans Shows Promise in Predicting Dementia
- Review: Vitamin D Does Not Appear to Prevent Fractures, Falls
- Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression Up for Adults With Arthritis
- Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
- One-Half of Older Patients Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing
- Antimicrobial Resistance of Uropathogenic E. coli From Elderly Patients
- One-Third of Older Adults Die After Emergency Intubation
- Opioid-Related Hospital Use Up in Elderly Adults
- Fall Risk Screening Strategy Cuts Fall-Related Hospitalizations
- Medical-Records Study Links Dementia-Related Brain Changes to Hospital Stays for Critical Illness
- Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age
- Grip Strength Tied to Pulmonary Function in Older Women
- Exercise May Delay Rare Form of Alzheimer's Disease
- Researchers Discover Possible Cause for Alzheimer's and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Meditation and Music May Improve Memory of Those at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
- Earliest Alzheimer's Warning Could Come From Blood-Brain Barrier
- Study Suggests Maintaining Good Vision May Stave Off Cognitive Decline
- High-Risk Anticholinergics Prescribed to 6% of Elderly
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids Found in Seafood Linked to Healthy Aging
- Preeclampsia Linked to an Increased Risk of Dementia Later in Life
- Age, Sex, APOE Genotype Identify Alzheimer's, Dementia Risk
- US Burden of Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementias to Double by 2060
- Senior Housing Communities Lead to Lower Level of Hospitalization
- Machine Learning IDs Markers to Help Predict Alzheimer's
- Use of Aspirin in Healthy Elderly Questioned in Three Studies
- People Who Walk Just 35 Minutes a Day May Have Less Severe Strokes
- Poorest Americans Most Likely to Have Used Prescription Opioids — and Most Users View Opioids Positively
- Tai Chi Effective at Reducing Number of Falls in Older Adults
- Robot Helps With Early Screening for Alzheimer's Patients
- Study Prevents Cognitive Decline in Older Blacks With Memory Loss
- More Daytime Sleepiness, More Alzheimer's Disease?
- Vascular Risk Factors for Brain Calcification in Seniors Identified
- 'Autobiographical Memory' May Predict Alzheimer's Risk
- Radn Tx Alone May Be Adequate for Stage I Anal Cancer in Elderly
- Focus on Aging Eyes: Poll Finds Primary Care Providers Play a Key Role in Vision Care After 50
- Cardiovascular Health Tied to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
- More Older Americans Are Turning to Marijuana
- Prospect of a New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- New Biomarkers of Inflammation Identified as Risk of Polyneuropathy
- Improving Cell Replacement Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
- Dutch Study Estimates 1 in 2 Women and 1 in 3 Men Set to Develop Dementia/Parkinsonism/ Stroke
- The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration
- Pain, Insomnia, and Depression Often Drive Osteoarthritis Patients to Seek Medical Care
- Physical Therapy After a Fall May Help Reduce Emergency Department Revisits
- Alzheimer's One Day May Be Predicted During Eye Exam
- Time to Stop Cancer Screenings: What Do Patients Want to Hear?
- Long-Term PPI Use Linked to Pneumonia Risk in Older Adults
- Air Pollution May Be Linked to Heightened Dementia Risk
- DNR Orders Linked to Increased Mortality in Older Adults
- Surprise Finding: For Very Sick Elderly, Lighter Sedation Won't Drop Risk of Postoperative Delirium
- Few Older Homeless Adults Make Advance Care Plans
- Discovery Presents Treatment Hope for Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Most Antipsychotics Prescribed in Nursing Homes Initiated There
- Georgetown Study Investigates Memory Improvement Through Nicotine Dosing
- Marijuana Use Continues to Grow Among Baby Boomers
- Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure
- Advance Care Planning Doesn't Aid Quality of Life
- New Study Does Not Support Widespread Use of Statins in Healthy Older People to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
- Genetic Susceptibility to Lower Vitamin D Levels and Calcium Intake Not Associated With Fracture Risk
- Study Examines How Age and Ethnicity Impact HIV Testing
- Study Reveals High Rates of Dementia in Older Adults After Starting Dialysis
- Obesity Worsens Skilled Nursing Facility Outcomes After Hip Fx
- Advance Care Planning Doesn't Aid Quality of Life
- Study: Older People Less Apt to Recognize They've Made a Mistake
- Flu Vaccine Cuts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
- As Little as Two Weeks of Inactivity Can Trigger Diabetic Symptoms in Vulnerable Patients
- Storytelling May Help Reduce Delirium in Hospitalized Elderly Patients
- Lowering Blood Pressure Reduces Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
- Women and Older People Underrepresented in Drug Trials for Heart Disease
- Feel Lightheaded When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of Dementia
- Broken Bones Among Older People Increase Risk of Death for Up to 10 Years
- Declines in Vision Tied to Age-Related Cognitive Decline
- Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer's Disease
- Structured Exercise Program to Improve Elderly Mobility Feasible in Community
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain in Older Adults
- More Rehab Doesn't Mean Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture
- Prolonged Leisure-Time Sitting Tied to Increased Mortality Risk
- USPSTF Favors Osteoporosis Screening to Prevent Fracture
- What Getting Too Little Vitamin D Does Over Time
- For Older Women, Exercise May Help Avoid 'Destiny for Obesity'
- Both Long-Term Abstinence and Heavy Drinking May Increase Dementia Risk
- Visual Impairment Associated With a Decline in Cognitive Function
- AI and Radar Technologies Could Help People With Diabetes Manage the Disease
- Researchers Discover New Mechanism to Explain the Spread of Alzheimer's Disease
- Study: Tau Does Not Stabilize Microtubules, Challenges Approach to Treating Alzheimer's
- The Odds of Living to 110-Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105
- DBS Treatment May Slow the Progression of Parkinson's Tremor in Early-Stage Patients
- Catering to the Elderly in the Emergency Department
- First Practice Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Alzheimer's Disease
- Direct-Acting Antivirals Effective for Hepatitis C in Seniors
- Why the Eye Could Be the Window to Brain Degeneration Such as Alzheimer's Disease
- Majority of Older Adults With Probable Dementia Are Likely Unaware They Have It, Study Suggests
- Asian-Americans Face Barriers to Healthy Aging
- Cost, Coverage, and More Drive Hearing Aid Inequality
- Unusually High Levels of Herpesviruses Found in the Alzheimer's Disease Brain
- Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Brain Metals That May Drive Disease Progression Revealed
- Deep Brain Stimulation Showing Promise for Patients With Mild Alzheimer's Disease Over Age 65
- Greater Weight Loss Linked to Superior Outcomes in Knee OA
- Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients
- Studies: Higher Blood Pressure Increases Risk for Dementia
- Older Melanoma Patients May Respond to Anti-PD1 Immunotherapy Better Than Younger Patients
- One-Third of Common Medications Can Make People Depressed
- Older Adults Increasingly Have HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancers
- New Mechanism by Which Alzheimer's Disease Spreads Through the Brain Discovered
- Older Age, ICU, Poor Renal Fcn Up Risk of Opioid OD in Hospital
- Erectile Dysfunction Means Increased Risk for Heart Disease, Regardless of Other Risk Factors
- Coffee May Decrease Risk for Liver Conditions
- Healthier Lifestyle as Effective as Medication to Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
- Older Adults With Asthma Are Happier When They Have More Say in Their Care
- In Debate of Scheduled vs Spontaneous Exercise, Which Motivates You More?
- Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease/Stroke and Associated Risk of Death
- UCLA Offers Online Training Videos for Caregivers of People With Dementia
- Neuroscientists Discover Roles of Gene Linked to Alzheimer's
- Is It Alzheimer's? Maybe Not. Three Treatable Conditions Can Cause Memory Loss
- How Does Alcohol Influence the Development of Alzheimer's Disease?
- Leading Neuroscientist Responds to Common Myths About Alzheimer's Disease
- Orbita and AARP Will Study Effectiveness of AI-Driven Voice Applications That Improve Remote Patient Monitoring and Reduce Social Isolation
- Older Adults Often Reluctant to Set Up Secure Patient Portal
- New Hypertension Guideline Discussed for Older Adults
- Insomnia Found to Be Common but Mild in Older Adults
- We Could Reverse Aging by Removing Wrinkles Inside Our Cells, Study Suggests
- Recreational Soccer Improves Fitness, Health in Baby Boomers With Prediabetes
- Brain Mapping That Seeks to Identify 'Normal' Could Aid Alzheimer's Treatment
- Gap Between Educational and Promotional Content in Direct-to-Consumer TV Ads for Pharmaceuticals Widens
- Screening Tool Improves Prediction of Developing Dementia
- Moderate to High Intensity Exercise Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in People With Dementia
- Spinal Surgery for Osteoporosis No Better for Pain Relief Than Injections
- Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs
- Moderate to Severe Midlife Anxiety May Be Linked to Later Life Dementia
- Diet, Exercise Can Ease Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Certain Drugs for Muscle Conditions May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
- Informal CVD Caregiving Costs Estimated at $61 Billion in 2015
- Americans Are More Anxious Than a Year Ago; Baby Boomers Report Greatest Increase in Anxiety
- Controlling Blood Pressure Even When Older Can Prevent Dementia in African Americans
- Macular Degeneration Linked to Aging Immune Cells
- Protein Boosts May Not Maintain Muscle Mass in Older Men
- ACEP Launches Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Program
- Accelerated Aging Might Occur in Cancer Survivors
- Surgery May Help More People After Stroke
- People With Diabetes Visit the Dentist Less Frequently, Despite Link Between Diabetes and Oral Health Complications
- New Blood Thinners May Shorten Patients' Hospital Stays
- Physical, Executive Function Most Affected After Ischemic Stroke
- Nurse Education Improves Post-Op Survival in Dementia Patients
- Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked to High HDL
- Rate of Hip Replacement Revision Surgery Declines in All Age Groups — Except Middle Age
- Short-Term PPIs Tied to Higher Hip Fracture Risk in Alzheimer's
- 2013 to 2016 Saw No Change in Antibiotic Prescribing Practices
- Drinking Alcohol Makes Your Heart Race
- Mediterranean Diet Is Linked to Higher Muscle Mass, Bone Density After Menopause
- Family Influences Older Adults' Care Preferences
- Two Types of Blood Pressure Medications Linked to Increased Variability, Higher Risk of Death
- Physically Fit Women Nearly 90% Less Likely to Develop Dementia
- Smoking Linked With Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea Study Finds Male-Female Differences in Cerebral Cortex Thickness, Symptoms
- Scientists Use Nanotechnology to Detect Molecular Biomarker for Osteoarthritis
- Heart Attack Protocol Can Improve Outcomes, Reduce Disparities Between Men and Women
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Dramatically Improves Heart Patients' Quality of Life
- Prediabetes Heightens Risk for Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Doctors Facing Challenge to Help Needy While Protecting Practices
- High Total Cholesterol Protects Against Cognitive Decline
- Low Levels of Vitamin B12 May Worsen Walking, Cognition in Parkinson's Patients
- Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Improves Gait Impairment of Parkinson's Disease Patients
- Vitamin D May Help Prevent Heart Failure After Heart Attack
- The Brain's Immune System May Be Key to New Alzheimer's Treatments
- Sharp Rise in Heart Disease Patients With Five or More Other Conditions
- Overlooked Cell Key Player in Preventing Age-Related Vision Loss
- Study Uncovers New Target in Parkinson's Disease
- Calcium Supplements Linked to Increased Risk for Colon Polyps
- Patients May Live Longer After Hip Replacement, Study Suggests
- Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Memory Loss for Some
- DASH-Style Diet Associated With Reduced Risk of Depression
- Vitamin D Cannot Be Metabolized Without Sufficient Magnesium Levels, Review Finds
- Perceptions of Old Age Change as We Age
- Long Hours in Front of Television May Boost Risk for Blood Clot
- How to Cut Bad Crashes Among Drivers With Dementia
- Protein Levels in Spinal Fluid Correlate to Posture and Gait Difficulty in Parkinson's
- Study Highlights Benefits of Stair Climbing for Older Women
- Electronic Health Records Don't Reduce Administrative Costs
- New Prostate Cancer Risk Model Could Better Guide Treatment
- Therapeutic Target for Glaucoma Could Have Treatment Ramifications for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- Blood Thinning Drugs May Raise Stroke Risk for Some A-Fib Patients
- New Method Maps the Dopamine System in Parkinson's Patients
- Some Patients More Likely to Get Antibiotics They Don't Need
- How Hearing Loss and Depression Are Connected
- Study: Heart Defects May Raise Risk for Dementia
- Routine Body CT Scans May Help Estimate Individual's Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures
- Eye Could Provide 'Window to the Brain' After Stroke
- Physical Clot Removal Can Help More People After Stroke
- Researchers Identify Possible Treatment and Diagnostic Targets for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Menopause May Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
- Positive Attitudes About Aging Reduce Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
- Cardiac Arrest Patients Often Lack Follow-Up of Brain Injuries, Study Finds
- Unapproved Antibiotics Contribute Heavily to Global Antibiotic Resistance Rates
- Catheter Ablation Better Than Pharmacological Atrial Fibrillation Therapies
- MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
- Brain-Scan Guided Emergency Stroke Treatment Can Save More Lives
- Hospice Patients Define the Changing Nature of Wisdom in Their Final Days
- Women's Hearts May Be More Vulnerable to Stress
- Gingko Biloba Extract Found Effective in Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Yogurt, but Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
- Restless Leg Linked to Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease
- New MRI Technology Could Help Doctors Detect Inflammatory Diseases With Better Accuracy
- Few Patients, Providers Discuss Costs of Glaucoma Medications
- Scientists Adapt New Brain Disease Test for Parkinson's, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Influenza Picking Up in United States, Predominantly A(H3N2)
- Almonds With/Without Chocolate May Improve Lipid Profiles
- Coffee Habits Could Lengthen Lifespan
- US Arthritis Prevalence Is Much Higher Than Current Estimates
- Lack of Communication Puts Older Adults at Risk of Clashes Between Their Medicines
- Six Percent of Cancers Caused by Excess Weight, Diabetes
- Beating Heart Patch Is Large Enough to Repair the Human Heart
- More Doctors Are Becoming Nursing Home Specialists
- Low Frequency Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition in Parkinson's Disease
- Even Modest Activity May Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk
- Study Shows All Daily Activity Can Prolong Life
- Risk of Falls Up With Mild, Moderate Diabetic Retinopathy
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Toll-Free Helpline Expanding to Seven Days a Week
- Aging Impairs Innate Immune Response to Flu
- Could This Protein Protect People Against Coronary Artery Disease?
- Problems With Sense of Smell May Point to Build-Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
- Heavy Drinking, Smoking Linked to Visible Signs of Aging
- US Health Care System Unprepared to Move Future Alzheimer's Treatment Into Rapid Clinical Use
- Researchers Identify First Brain Training Exercise Positively Linked to Dementia Prevention
- Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible Individuals
- Good Glucose Control Could Be Bad in Type 2 Diabetes
- Parkinson's Disease: A Looming Pandemic
- PCSK9 Inhibitor Improves Outcomes for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
- Sleep Deprivation May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Women
- Older Hospitalized Adults Are Infrequently Tested for Influenza
- AMA Offering New Nutrition Science Course for Physicians
- Mediterranean Diet a Recipe for Strength in Old Age
- Tiny Antibiotic Beads Fight Infections After Joint Replacement
- Transitional Care Nurses in the Geriatric ED Reduce Risk of Inpatient Admissions
- Amber-Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief for Insomnia
- Impact of Inactivity on Muscles More Severe for Older People
- Poor Dental Health Increases Risks of Frailty in Older Men
- Outcome Scores Predict Discharge Destination Post Stroke
- Calcium, Vitamin D Don't Seem to Reduce Fracture Risk in Seniors
- Swings in Blood Pressure Can Pose Long-Term Dangers
- Higher Exercise Intensity Tied to Reduced Risk of Glaucoma
- Study: Eating Nuts Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
- Psoriasis Severity Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease
- Stroke Study Expands Window of Clot Removal Treatment for Some Patients
- Heart Attack, Stroke Patients Prescribed Statin Medication Upon Discharge Have Better Long-Term Outcomes
- New Study Points to Risks From Mislabeled Unregulated Cannabidiol Products
- Hormone Could Be New Target for Fatty Liver Disease
- Can Stem Cells Restore Hearing Without Causing Cancer?
- Why Do Some Obese People Have 'Healthier' Fat Tissue Than Others?
- Prolonged Use of PPIs Linked With Two-Fold Increased Risk of Stomach Cancer
- Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea, Heart Issues
- Losing Weight With Diet, Physical Activity Can Improve Blood Flow in the Brain of Older Adults With Diabetes
- Higher Brain Glucose Levels May Mean More Severe Alzheimer's
- It's Mathematically Impossible to Beat Aging, Scientists Say
- Lack of Caregiver for Older Men Linked to Greater Risk of Nursing Home Placement After Stroke
- Panel Recommends New Zoster Vaccine as First-Line Treatment
- Cataract Surgery Associated With Reduced Mortality in Women
- Long-Term Opioid Use Does Not Increase Risk of Alzheimer 's Disease
- What's Snow Got to Do With It? Most Elderly Hip Fractures Occur in Warm Months and Indoors
- Diabetes Still on Rise, but New Study Suggests Major Progress in Screening and Diagnosis
- 'Choosing Wisely' Movement Off to a Good Start, but Change Needed for Continued Success
- Experts Recommend Fewer Lab Tests for Hospitalized Patients
- Migraines May Be the Brain's Way of Dealing With Oxidative Stress
- Study: Risk Factors on Rise Among People With Stroke
- Eating Better Throughout Adult Years Improves Physical Fitness in Old Age
- Educational Intervention in Hospital Can Cut Catheter Use
- Menopause Triggers Metabolic Changes in Brain That May Promote Alzheimer's
- Common Acid Reflux Medications Promote Chronic Liver Disease
- Older Adults With Insomnia May Fall Even More When on Prescription Sleep Meds
- Calorie Restriction Slows Age-Related Epigenetic Changes
- As Retirement Age Creeps Up, the Health of Those Close to Retirement Is Getting Worse
- Skipping Breakfast Tied to Increased Odds of Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes Medicine Reduces Parkinson's Risk
- FDA Takes Action Against Rogue Online Pharmacies
- Maybe More Adults Should Get the High-Dose Flu Shot
- Immune Cell-Related Proteins May Speed Healing After Stroke
- Newly ID'd Role of Major Alzheimer's Gene Suggests Possible Therapeutic Target
- Calorie Restriction Slows Age-Related Epigenetic Changes
- Prognosis Communication May Be Helpful to Older Adults With Disabilities
- Hospital Quality Independently Impacts Readmission Rates
- Researchers Identify Critical Molecular Link Between Inflammation and Diabetes
- Hospice Care Is Short and May Start Later Than Needed
- Test for Parkinson's Risk Uses 12 Common Smells
- Study Shows So-Called 'Healthy Obesity' Is Harmful to Cardiovascular Heath
- New Evidence Says High-Fat Diet Extends Life and Strength
- Doctors Blame Extra Treatment on Fear of Lawsuits
- Sleep Apnea Wreaks Havoc on Your Metabolism
- Average American's Risk of Needing Nursing Home Care Is Higher Than Previously Estimated
- Clinical Study Shows That Retinal Imaging May Detect Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
- Physical Activity Predicts Disability in Older Adults
- Families Bear Most of the Costs Related to Dementia Care
- Experimental Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 Appears Safe, Effective
- Heart Risks May Rise After Cancer Diagnosis
- Why Your Doctor Should Skip This Heart Attack Test
- Older Cancer Patients Rate Own Physical Abilities as Better Than Their Caregivers Do
- Calcium in Arteries Influences Heart Attack Risk
- Immune Response Linked to Parkinson's Disease
- Contrast Agent Helps Surgeons Spot Cancerous Lung Nodules
- Obese Heart Surgery Patients Require Significantly More ICU Resources
- Online Team-Bsed Game Helps Patients With Diabetes Lower Blood Glucose
- Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of Dementia
- Protein Involved in Alzheimer's Disease May Also Be Implicated in Cognitive Abilities
- Moderate, Vigorous Activity Not Tied to More Elderly Falls
- More Than Half of US Residents Regularly Take a Prescription Drug
- Social Isolation, Loneliness Could Be Greater Threat to Public Health Than Obesity
- Evacuations During Emergencies Put Older Adults at Greater Risk of Death Up to Six Months Later
- Smart Underwear Proven to Prevent Back Stress With Just a Tap
- Quitting Statins After Stroke May Raise Risk of Another Stroke
- Self-Efficacy Boosts Physical Activity in Osteoarthritis Patients
- Tai Chi May Help Prevent Falls in Older and At-Risk Adults
- High-Dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Admissions From Nursing Homes
- Walking the Dog May Boost Older People's Physical Activity
- Heart Failure Risk Rises as Weight Increases
- Dozens of Potential Alzheimer's Meds in Development
- Shingles Increases Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
- 'Brain Training' App Found to Improve Memory in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don't Seek Help
- Dutasteride Associated With Metabolic Safety Concerns
- Handwritten Prescriptions for Opioids Contain More Errors
- Study: Strong Connection Exists Between Parkinson's and Melanoma
- Most Caregivers of Older Adults at End of Life Are Unpaid
- Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Up Frailty Fracture Risk in DM
- No Evidence CPAP Reduces Risks of CV Events, Mortality
- Advice for Older Adults on Staying Cool in Hot Weather
- Terminal Cancer Patients Can Be Unwilling to Face Prognosis
- Researchers Develop Microneedle Patch for Flu Vaccination
- Number of Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Declining
- Use of ICD Codes Only Can Underestimate Falls in ED
- Physician Attitude Important Factor in Patients Switching PCP
- Drinking Makes You Older at the Cellular Level
- Guided Exercise May Help Chronic Fatigue Patients, Study Says
- Opioid Prescription Twice as Likely for Depressed Patients
- Are You 'Old' Yet? The Cut-Off Has Shifted
- Parkinson's Is Partly an Autoimmune Disease, Study Finds
- More Frequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults
- Promising but Inconclusive Evidence on Interventions to Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Predicting Cognitive Deficits in People With Parkinson's Disease
- 19-Year-Olds as Sedentary as 60-Year-Olds, Study Suggests
- Rates of S. aureus Antibiotic Resistance Down in United States
- Nomogram Predicts Survival for Adults Undergoing CAC Scoring
- New Screening Tool Helps ID Heart Surgery Patients at Risk for Malnutrition
- Statins Should Not Be Used for Protection Against Parkinson's Disease, Research Suggests
- Study Finds One in Five Hospitalized Adults Suffer Side Effects From Prescribed Antibiotics
- Wearable 'Lab on a Chip' Could Test Blood, Sweat, or Salad
- Does Consuming Low-Fat Dairy Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease?
- Living Long and Living Well: Is It Possible to Do Both?
- Lifespan Up With Adoption of Four Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
- Telemedicine Brings Doctor to People With Diabetic Eye Disease
- Study Reveals Factors Associated With Hospital Discharges Against Doctors' Advice
- Home Bood Pressure Monitors Inaccurate 70% of the Time, Study Finds
- Are Friends Better for Us Than Family?
- How Diet May Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Emotions Expressed by the Dying Are Unexpectedly Positive
- Study Predicts Over 1.2 Million People in England and Wales Will Be Living With Dementia by 2040
- Trio of Antibiotics Gangs Up to Kill Superbugs
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care
- CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 31.8% in Most Rural Areas of U.S.
- Detecting Alzheimer's Disease Before Symptoms Emerge
- COPD National Action Plan Aims to Reduce the Burden of the Third Leading Cause of Death
- Honoring End-of-Life Wishes
- DNA Vaccine Protects Against Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's
- Switching to a Low-Glycemic Diet May Stop Age-Related Eye Disease, Study Suggests
- Recommended Daily Protein Intake Too Low for the Elderly
- Anticoagulation May Help Prevent Dementia in A-Fib Patients
- MerckManuals.com Focuses on Elder Abuse for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
- Pharmacist-Involved Collaborative Care Benefits T2DM
- HRT May Increase Risk of Postmenopausal Hearing Loss
- Fluid Overload Linked to Premature Death in Patients on Dialysis
- New Rx for Sleeping Pills Can Up Risk of Hip Fracture
- Passive Home Monitoring Yields Health Care Savings
- Antibiotic Doxycycline May Offer Hope for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
- Prescribing Patterns Change Following Direct Marketing Restrictions
- Adjusting Meds May Reduce Fall Risk in Older Adults
- To Test Osteoporosis Drugs, Make Bones Transparent
- Risk Factors in Six Areas Tied to Physician Burnout
- Undiagnosed Macular Degeneration Appears Common
- A Quarter of Nursing Home Residents Are Colonized With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
- Better Quality Relationships Associated With Reduced Dementia Risk
- Readmission Penalties Don't Correlate to Heart Attack Outcomes
- Many Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Discontinue AChEIs
- Studies Examine Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients' Prognosis
- Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Combo Can Boost Brain Power of Over 50s
- Social Media Tools Can Reinforce Stigma and Stereotypes
- Gallbladder Removal May Be Too Common
- Occupational Therapy Ups Functioning in Frail Seniors
- Multivitamin Use Does Not Benefit Cardiovascular Health in Men
- Fruits and Vegetables' Latest Superpower? Lowering Blood Pressure
- Clinic Blood Tests Can Miss 'Masked' Hypertension
- Most Doctors Don't Share Pros and Cons of Prostate Screening
- Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure?
- Atrial Fibrillation Patients May Safely Discontinue Blood Thinners After Successful Ablation
- Undergoing Hip Replacement Improves Five-Year Quality of Life
- Daily Consumption of Tea Protects the Elderly From Cognitive Decline
- Depression Doubles Long-Term Risk of Death After Heart Disease Diagnosis
- Study Paves the Way for C diff Treatment in Pill Form
- Chronic Comorbidities Raise Hospitalization Risk in Dementia
- Family History-Taking Still a Keystone in Identifying High-Risk Patients
- Blood Pressure Could Be More Effectively Controlled as New Treatment Target Is Discovered
- Brain Cells Show Teamwork in Short-Term Memory
- Scientists Explore Signs of Healthy Brain Aging
- Study Finds Knee Surgery Holds Even in Heavier Patients
- Assessing the Impact of Stress in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Patients More Likely to Refuse Drug Therapy Than Psychotherapy for Mental Health
- Researchers Suggest New Theory for How Parkinson's Disease Develops
- Study Provides Insight Into Nurses' Stress and Coping Behaviors After CPR Fails
- Alzheimer's Drug Prescribed 'Off-Label' for Mild Cognitive Impairment Could Pose Risk for Some
- Study Finds Stroke Care Faster for Men Than Women
- Couch Potatoes Face Same Chance of Dementia as Those With Genetic Risk Factors
- 17 Million US Adults May Have Tough-to-Spot High Blood Pressure
- Georgetown Clinical Trial of Nilotinib in Alzheimer's Disease Begins
- Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Seniors
- Too Much Sitting Accelerates Aging
- Delirium Could Accelerate Dementia-Related Mental Decline
- High Blood Pressure May Not Be All Bad in the Elderly
- Common Viruses a Deadly Threat at Nursing Homes
- High Blood Pressure Often Undiagnosed, Untreated
- Updated Classification System Captures Many More People at Risk for Heart Attack
- Seniors' Health Can Tumble After ED Visit
- Preventing Mortality After Myocardial Infarction
- Hour-Long Nap May Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
- Investigational New Drug for Alzheimer's Scheduled for First Study in Humans
- Chair Yoga May Be Effective Therapy for Osteoarthritis
- Heart, Lung Problems May Not Always Need ICU Care
- Research Helps Explain Why Androgen-Deprivation Therapy Doesn't Work for Many Prostate Cancers
- Experimental Treatment for Parkinson's Symptoms Shows Early Promise
- Shoulder Pain Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
- Study May Show Ways to Improve Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Common Pain Relievers May Be Linked to Hearing Loss in Some Women
- Sustained Enjoyment in Older Age Linked to Longer Life
- Alzheimer's Patients' Use of Painkilling Patches Cause for Concern
- Electrical Brain Stimulation Doesn't Boost Memory: Study
- Change in Heart Rate When Standing Up May Predict Death Risk in Older Adults
- Few Older Americans Have Dental Insurance
- Aerobic Exercise May Help Guard Against Dementia
- Testosterone Therapy May Be Linked to Serious Blood Clots
- Americans' Cholesterol Levels Keep Falling
- Study Reveals More Individuals May Have "Masked" Hypertension Than Thought
- Lung Function Decline Accelerates in Menopausal Women
- Long-Term Use of Postmenopausal Estrogen Treatment May Impair Kidney Function
- Gram-Negative Bacteria May Influence Alzheimer's Disease Pathology
- Hospitals Often Miss Signs of Elder Abuse
- A Little Daily Alcohol May Cut Stroke Risk
- Benzodiazepine, Related Drug Use Increases Hip Fractures in Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
- New Drug Limits and Then Repairs Brain Damage in Stroke
- Current Evidence Does Not Support Vitamin D Supplements to Prevent Disease
- Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life, Lessens Symptoms
- These Medicines Often Send Americans to EDs
- Turning Back the Aging Clock
- Telemedicine Program Provides Life-Saving Kidney Care to Patients in Rural Areas
- Parkinson's Disease Patients Benefit From Physical Activity
- Aurin Biotech's Simple Saliva Test Predicts Future Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
- Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Device for People With Diabetes in Development
- Half of Hospitalized Atrial Fibrillation Patients Don't Receive Critical Medications
- Some Elderly With Alzheimer's Brain Plaques Stay Sharp
- Sharp Drop in Blood Pressure After Rx May Be Risky for Some Heart Patients
- Device Plus 'Aggressive' Drug Strategy May Curb Severe Heart Failure
- More Than 400 Medical Practices Join National Call to Prioritize Blood Pressure Control
- Long-Term Oxygen for COPD
- Brain Scans May Improve Dementia Diagnosis, Treatment
- Study Challenges Model of Alzheimer's Disease Progression
- Can Exercise Prevent Age-Related Hearing Loss?
- Regular Exercisers Still Face Health Risks From Too Much Sitting
- Hip Fracture Patients Fare Best During Recovery in High-Occupancy Nursing Homes With Higher Level Physician Staffing
- Could Loneliness Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer's?
- Does Living in Poor Neighborhood Up Stroke Risk?
- 'White Coat' High Blood Pressure May Signal Trouble in Older People
- Does 'Good' Cholesterol Matter in Heart Disease Risk?
- Hospital Germs Hitch a Ride on Scrubs
- Advanced Analysis of Brain Structure Shape May Track Progression to Alzheimer's Disease
- High Blood Pressure Can Impair Cognitive Function, Pose Risk for Alzheimer's
- Protein Supplement May Cut Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
- Preoperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Hip Fracture Patients
- Oxygen Doesn't Benefit Everyone With COPD
- Fatty Liver: Turning Off TAZ Reverses Disease
- Research Links Senescent Cells and Atherosclerosis Progression
- Natural Compound Reduces Signs of Aging in Healthy Mice
- National Study Tests Theory That Exercise, Lowering Cholesterol Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's
- Saving Sight in Glaucoma: Why the Brain May Hold the Key
- Older Adults' Brain Processing Contributes to Diminished Speech Comprehension, Even With Normal Hearing
- Toothpaste Significantly Reduces Dental Plaque and Inflammation Throughout the Body
- Elder Abuse Under-Identified In US Emergency Departments
- Statins Often Interact With Other Heart Drugs
- Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk for Post-Op Problems
- Researchers Use Technology to Detect Early-Stage Glaucoma and Disease Progression
- Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
- Dysfunction in Neuronal Transport Mechanism Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
- Manage Drugs to Prevent Another Break After Falling
- Brain Training Could Add Years Behind the Wheel
- Doctors Better Diagnosticians Than Symptom-Checker Programs
- Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia
- Volunteering May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment in Seniors
- Care Differs if Your Doctor Is a Democrat or Republican
- New Clues to Age-Related Hearing Loss
- Team Watches as Fat Cells Become Bone Tissue
- Women's Memory Advantage Might Skew Alzheimer's Diagnosis
- Fitful Sleep May Take Toll on Older Women's Hearts
- Scientists Identify New Lead in Search for Parkinson's Cure
- Targeting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors May Be Important Across a Lifetime
- Interruptions to Rehab Are Common After Stroke or Brain Injury—But Many Are Preventable
- Doctors Often Neglect Their Own Mental Health
- For Women, Caffeine Could Be Ally in Warding Off Dementia
- Exercise Speeds Seniors' Recovery From Disability
- Colonoscopy After 75 May Not Be Worth It
- Dialysis Used More Often in US Than Other Developed Nations
- 31 Million Older Americans Aren't Getting Enough Exercise
- Brains of 'Super-Agers' Look Decades Younger
- Early Palliative Care Improves Patients' Quality of Life
- Cellular Defect May Be Linked to Parkinson's
- Stroke Survivors Often Struggle With Depression
- What Digital Divide? Seniors Embrace Social Technology
- Heart Rhythm Disorder May Be Tied to Wider Range of Ills
- Tracking Parkinsonian Disease Progression
- Hypertension — Releasing the Pressure at its Source
- Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia
- How Long Do You Want to Live? Your Expectations for Old Age Matter
- Elevating Brain Protein Allays Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Improves Memory
- Fast Action Can Prevent Sepsis Death
- Omega-3s Linked With Lower Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks
- Study Finds Vision Loss Due to Diabetes Is Rising Globally
- Injectable Gels Could Prevent Future Heart Failure
- Injected Drug May Help Fight Osteoporosis in Women
- Exercise Not an 'Antidote' to Too Much Sitting, Heart Experts Say
- Researchers Examine How Parkinson's Disease Alters Brain Activity Over Time
- Scientists Zero in on Brain Area Linked to 'Parkinson's Gait'
- For Aging Blacks, 'Golden Years' Often Marred by Disability
- Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
- Mortality Up With Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Spending on Compounded Drugs Skyrocketing
- Age-Related Declines Evident Before 60
- Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL
- UAB Researchers Discover Why Brain Neurons in Parkinson's Disease Stop Benefiting From Levodopa
- Lack of Fitness Second Only to Smoking as Predictor of Early Death
- 1 in 10 Alzheimer's Patients at Risk for Avoidable Hospital Stays
- 'Managing' Elderly Patients Without Powerful Antipsychotics
- People-Oriented Jobs May Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk
- Women May Be More Resilient to Effects of Alzheimer's Genes
- Brisk Walking May Help Ward Off Diabetes
- Living Past 90 Doesn't Doom You to Disease, Disability
- Alzheimer's May Hamper Ability to Perceive Pain
- Hormone Therapy for Postmenopausal Brain Performance Has No Effect
- 9 Out of 10 Strokes Could Be Prevented, Study Finds
- Health Before a Stroke Is Big Predictor of Second Attack
- Normal Weight May Not Protect Against Diabetes
- Research Sees Potential to Make Bone, Muscle From Human Stem Cells
- Delirium in Older Patients After Surgery May Lead to Long-Term Cognitive Decline
- Few Young Doctors Are Training to Care for US Elderly
- Amyloid Probes Gain Powers in Search for Alzheimer's Cause
- Cancer Drug Restores Brain Dopamine, Reduces Toxic Proteins in Parkinson, Dementia
- Dietary Mineral Could Be One Key to Blood Pressure Control
- More Older Americans Cared for at Home
- 20% in Nursing Homes Abused by Fellow Residents
- Unsatisfactory Chewing, Poor Diet Up Hospital Stay in Elderly
- Rate of Decline of Cardiovascular Deaths Slows in US
- Allergy-Causing 'Bad Guy' Cells Unexpectedly Prove Life-Saving in C. Difficile
- Researchers Discover Powerful Defense Against Free Radicals That Cause Aging, Disease
- Old Drug Boosts Brain's Memory Centers
- Activities Like Playing Cards May Assist Stroke Rehab as Well as Virtual Reality
- Diabetes Raises Risk of Heart Attack Death by 50%
- Many Male Docs May Overlook Female Heart Risks
- Could Eating More Whole Grains Help You Live Longer?
- Clashes at Nursing Homes Not Uncommon
- Spikes in Blood Pressure Don't Always Need ED Care
- Less Heart Care, More Strokes for Women?
- Standard Blood Pressure Target Is Sufficient for Treating Some Strokes
- Blood Pressure Management for Seniors
- Companion Care Program Strives to Make Hospital Stays Less Lonely for Elderly Patients
- One-Third of Women Taking Bisphosphonates Remain at Risk for Fracture
- Researchers Find Key to Parkinson's Disease Neurodegeneration
- Singing Improves Speech of People With Parkinson's, but More Research Needed
- Most Americans Wouldn't Join a Clinical Trial, Survey Finds
- After Heart Attack, New Threat: Heart Failure
- Blood Pressure Swings Linked to Faster Decline in Mental Skills
- Researchers Identify Genes Linked to the Effects of Mood and Stress on Longevity
- Exposure to Bright Light May Alter Blood Sugar
- Doctors Changing Their Approach to Common Heart Attack Treatment
- Pleasant Mealtimes Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Care
- How Much Time Is Left? Doctors, Loved Ones Often Disagree
- Increased Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk of 13 Types of Cancer
- Lowering Target Blood Pressure Would Save Lives and Money
- Regular Physical Activity Is 'Magic Bullet' for Pandemics of Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
- New Study Suggests Rethink of Dementia Causes
- Patients May Not Need to Wait Two Weeks to Shower Following Knee Replacement Surgery
- Long-Term Benefits of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments
- Study Shows Online Therapy Effective at Treating Depression and Anxiety
- Sleep Apnea May Raise Heart Risks in People With Pacemakers
- When HDL Cholesterol Doesn't Protect Against Heart Disease
- Docs Urged to Try Behavior Therapy for Chronic Insomnia
- Nearly One-Half of Heart Bypass Patients Skip Medications That Keep Blood Flowing
- Do Genes That Protect Against Dementia Guard Against Chronic Diseases?
- CDC: 1 in 8 U.S. Workers Has Some Hearing Loss
- Half of Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents Go to Hospital ED Regardless of Cognitive Status
- Brain Scans Link Physical Changes to Cognitive Risks of Widely Used Class of Drugs
- Mismanagement of Dementia Costing UK's Health and Social Care System Up to £1 Billion a Year
- Health Care Workers Skip Hand Washing One-Third of the Time
- Newly Discovered Proteins May Protect Against Aging's Illnesses
- Common Irregular Heartbeat May Hamper Seniors' Walking Ability
- Intensive Exercise a Fountain of Youth for Aging Muscles
- Consumers Reveal Obstacles to Using Nursing Home Quality Ratings
- Sensory Interventions Can Benefit Patients With Dementia
- Study Results Show Bypass Surgery Extends Lives of Patients With Heart Failure
- Low Levels of Two Components of Vitamin D Can Help Predict Risk of Heart Attack and Other Cardiac Events
- Abaloparatide May Help Prevent Fractures in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
- Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
- Underdosing Worsens Prognosis for PD Patients With Infection
- Same Symptoms, Different Care for Women and Men With Heart Disease
- Could Less Time Spent Online Signal Early Alzheimer's?
- Structure of Parkinson's Protein Could Lead to New Diagnostic, Treatment Options
- Mediterranean Diet May Help Lower Hip Fracture Risk in Older Women
- GI Tract Bacteria Help Decrease Stroke
- Spare Dying Patients Electric Shocks From Heart Device, Docs Say
- Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing
- Increased Vitamin C in the Diet Could Help Protect Against Cataracts
- Depression Subtype May Put Seniors at Higher Risk for Cognitive Decline
- Atrial Fibrillation Patients at Highest Stroke Risk Not Prescribed Necessary Medication
- 'Difficult' Patients Tend to Get Worse Care, Studies Find
- Want to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp? Try the Stairs
- Survey: 71% of Hip Fracture Patients Not Told They Have Osteoporosis
- New Program Could Improve Hearing Aid Use for Older Adults
- Beta-Blockers Could Reduce the Risk of COPD Exacerbations
- Starving Eye Cells Contribute to Blindness in Elders
- New Imaging Technique May Give Physicians Clearer Picture of Stroke Damage
- Warfarin's Intracranial Bleed Risk Higher Than Previously Reported
- Link Between Gum Disease and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's
- Women in Cardiac Arrest May Be Less Likely to Receive Help
- Vitamin D a No Go for Arthritic Knees, Study Finds
- Where Prostate Cancer Spreads in the Body Affects Survival Time
- After Hip Replacement, Therapy at Home May Be Enough
- Healthier Arteries May Lower Dementia Risk in Old Age
- Low Vitamin D Predicts Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Global Alzheimer's Research Data-Sharing Network Continues to Grow
- Low Vitamin D Predicts Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Sweeping Review of Human Genome IDs Stroke Risk Genes
- Does Daylight Saving Time Increase Risk of Stroke?
- Drugs That Treat Osteoporosis Also Can Cause Small Risk of Thigh Bone Fractures
- New Use for an Old Drug: TXA to Reduce Blood Loss in Joint Replacement
- Pitt Study Shows Mindfulness Meditation Can Lead to Back Pain Relief for Older Adults
- New Understanding of Bones Could Lead to Stronger Materials, Osteoporosis Treatment
- Salt Intake Appears to Have Little Impact on Bone Health in Menopausal Women
- Active Mind, Body May Only Do So Much Against Alzheimer's
- Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment May Harm People With Diabetes
- 'Mindfulness' Might Help Older Adults With Back Pain
- Anxiety in Women May Mask Heart Disease Symptoms, Researchers Say
- Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's Disease Patients Identified
- Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
- Tissue Fluid Flow Can Reveal Onset of Osteoarthritis
- 'Invisible Work' Takes Toll on Unpaid Caregivers
- Project Suggests Longer, Healthier Lives Are Possible
- Landmark Study Finds Dementia Risk Varies Significantly Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
- Weight-Loss Surgery May Lengthen Older People's Lives: Study
- Putting the Brakes on Accelerated Aging
- A 'Nudge' Reduces Doctors' Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescription, Study Finds
- UPMC 'Personalizes' Medications for Heart Patients Through Innovative Gene Testing
- C. diff Study Provides Insight Into Antibiotic Resistance, Infection Risks
- High-Dose Statins May Ease Macular Degeneration for Some
- Depression May Boost Seniors' Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
- With a Broken Circadian Clock, Even a Low-Salt Diet Can Raise Resting Blood Pressure, Promote Disease
- Study Links Irregular Sleep Schedules to Adverse Metabolic Health in Women
- Rising Generic Drug Costs Have Physicians Raising Red Flags
- Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Serious Falls in Older Men
- Don't Use Body Mass Index to Determine Whether People Are Healthy, Study Says
- Closed-Loop Stimulation Promises Fewer Side Effects
- Older, Sicker Patients Admitted to Hospitals on Weekends, Study Says
- Higher Fitness Linked to Reduced Risk of Death After First Heart Attack
- Pills for Anxiety and Sleep Problems Not Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
- Palliative Approach to Care Especially Fitting for Rural Hospitals
- Study Shows Minorities Had Lower Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Than Whites
- Study Finds Daily Caffeine Doesn't Seem to Jolt the Heart
- After Heart Surgery, House Calls by Physician Assistants Help
- Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk
- Americans 100 and Older Are Living Even Longer Now
- Current Therapy for Patients With Parkinson's Disease Shown to Be Ineffective
- Slow Heart Rate Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Disease
- Alzheimer's Diagnosis Complicated by History of Reading Problems
- AGS Launches Coordinating Center for Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
- Under the Weather? A Blood Test Can Tell If Antibiotics Are Needed
- People With Dementia Gain From Learning Self-Management Skills
- Doctors Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life, Studies Reveal
- Omega-3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Can Slow Brain's Decline
- Current Therapy for Patients With Parkinson's Disease Shown to Be Ineffective
- Eradicating B12 Deficiency for the Elderly Is as Simple as Screening for It
- Odor Biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease
- 'Inflamm-Aging' by Seniors May Impact Pneumonia Susceptibility
- Low Blood Levels of Bicarbonate Linked to Earlier Death in Healthy Older Adults
- High Levels of Urate in Blood Associated With Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease
- Researchers Discover Novel Factor in Parkinson's Disease
- Boosting Brain's Waste Disposal System May Slow Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Most Top-Selling, Over-the-Counter Sexual Treatments Unproven, Some Could Be Harmful
- USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Could Endanger Women
- Two Day Break in Treatment for Dialysis Patients Could Be Fatal
- Survey Finds Young Adults Would Delay Seeking Stroke Treatment
- Researchers Discover Three Glaucoma-Related Genes
- 'Window of Recovery' Can Reopen After Stroke
- Combination of Diet and Exercise Offers Benefits in Patients With a Common Type of Heart Failure
- Palliative Care Offers Greater Cost Savings for Cancer Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions
- Study Suggests Benefits of Regular Mammography Extend to the Elderly
- Aspirin May Decrease Death From Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
- Could Higher Vitamin D Doses Harm Seniors Prone to Falls?
- Poor Circulation in Brain Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer's Patients
- Two Alzheimer's Risk Genes Linked to Brain Atrophy, Promise Future Blood Markers
- Moderate Drinking Linked to Reduced Risk of Death in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease
- International Study Reveals New Genetic Clues to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Periodontal Disease Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women
- Obesity More Dangerous Than Lack of Fitness, New Study Claims
- ADHD Is a Mistaken and Overlooked Psychiatric Disorder in the Aging Population
- Pitt Team Finds Circadian Rhythm of Genes in Brain Changes With Aging
- Toothlessness a Clue to Deadly Heart Disease?
- Shingles Linked to Raised Heart Risks for Seniors
- Rising Obesity Rates Put Strain on Nursing Homes
- Seniors Who Head Back to School May Reduce Dementia Risk
- Older Breast Cancer Patients Defy Survival Models
- Geometric Study of Brain Cells Could Change Strategies on Alzheimer's
- Recently Approved Heart Drug Poses Potential Risk to Brain and Eye
- Emergency Department Boarding Is Improving But Still a Problem
- Could Dim View on Aging Raise Your Alzheimer's Risk?
- Comparing Blood Pressure Control Targets
- Fighting Prescription Painkiller Abuse Among Baby Boomers
- With Parkinson's Disease, Countering Symptoms Is Key
- Negative News on Statins Tied to Dropped Prescriptions
- Researchers Find Link Between Early-Stage Brain and Heart Disease
- Weight Loss May Spare Knee Cartilage, Study Finds
- Inserting Computers Into the Doctor-Patient Relationship
- DNA Repair Factor Linked to Breast Cancer May Also Play a Role in Alzheimer's Disease
- Walking Faster or Longer Linked to Significant Cardiovascular Benefits in Older Adults
- Lowering Body Temperature May Help Cardiac Arrest Patients
- Arm Artery Access Safer for Angioplasty
- Parkinson's Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration
- Physical Fitness Linked to Mental Fitness in Seniors
- Seniors With Dementia Make More ED Visits
- Normal Coronary Angiogram at 65 Predicts Survival
- Men With Alzheimer's Gene at Risk of Tiny Brain Bleeds
- Widely Used Antibiotics May Raise Heart Risks, Review Finds
- Even Easy Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure in Those With Diabetes
- Management of High Blood Pressure Below Common Target Significantly Reduces Rates of Cardiovascular Events
- Research Finds Midlife Fitness Helps Reduce Health Costs After Age 65
- Many Americans May Experience 'Silent' Heart Attack
- Survey Finds Cardiac Concerns Not High on Women's Lists
- Doctors Who Order More Tests Sued Less Often
- Regular Physical Activity Protects Against Depression After Heart Attack
- Insurance Industry Drives Patients to Sacrifice Necessary Medical Care
- Magnetic Brain Stimulation Offers Promise for Stroke Victims
- Many Seniors Given Antipsychotic Meds, Despite Potential Problems
- Four in Ten Older Adults Burdened by Demands of Health Care System
- Review Finds Fecal Transplants Work Well But Need Tight Regulation
- Dehydration in Older People Could Be Detected by Routine Blood Tests
- Researchers Move Closer to Alzheimer's Blood Test
- Positive Outlook May Help Heart Disease Patients Heal
- Should the Annual Physical Be Scrapped?
- Age-Associated Financial Vulnerability Often Overlooked
- Sutter Memory Clinic Study Shows IVIG Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Cure
- Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain, Study Finds
- Metabolic Syndrome Leads 1 in 3 Americans to Need More Vitamin E
- Sensitive Blood Test May Help Rule Out Heart Attack
- Mouth Health of Older Americans in a State of Decay
- Two-Drug Combo Helps Older Adults With Hard-to-Treat Depression
- Retirement Might Not Agree With Your Health
- Drug Disarms Deadly C. difficile Bacteria Without Destroying Healthy Gut Flora
- Death & Money in the ICU: Pneumonia Findings Surprise Researchers
- Many Critically Ill Patients Lack 'Do Not Resuscitate' Orders
- Not All Trans Fats Harm the Heart, German Study Contends
- Exercise May Help Keep an Aging Mind Agile
- Hi-Tech Scans Spot Brain Damage in High Blood Pressure Patients
- Women the Bigger Losers in Terms of Alzheimer's Costs
- Too Little Vitamin D May Hasten Mental Decline
- Tai Chi Linked to Improved Physical Capacity in Certain Common Long-Term Conditions
- Researchers Identify Gene That Determines Bone Density and Fracture Risk
- Low Vitamin D Among the Elderly Is Associated With Significant Decline in Cognition, Dementia
- People in Their 50s Benefit Most From Low-Dose Aspirin
- NIH Study Shows Intensive Blood Pressure Management May Save Lives
- No Evidence Linking Dental Treatment to Alzheimer's Disease
- Postoperative Delirium Results in Poor Outcomes in Older Adults
- Other People's Flu Vaccines Help Shield Seniors, Too
- Two-Thirds of Acute AAA Occur in Those Aged 75 Years and Older
- 'Low T' Therapy Has Yet to Be Proven, FDA Says
- Nine Risk Factors May Contribute to Two-Thirds of Alzheimer's Cases Worldwide
- 25 Million US Adults Struggle With Daily Pain
- What Gets Said Should Be What's Heard; What Gets Heard Should Be What's Meant
- Blood Chemical Test May Predict Risk of Heart Disease Death
- 1 in 4 Senior Women in US Has Osteoporosis
- Blacks Most Likely to Stop Taking Meds in Medicare Part D's Coverage Gap
- NIH Analysis Shows Americans Are in Pain
- What's the Best Method for Cleaning Hospital Rooms?
- Scientists Show How Aging Cripples the Immune System, Suggesting Benefits of Antioxidants
- Too Few Heart Attack Patients Get Cardiac Rehab
- Number of New Cases of Dementia Decreasing for African-Americans but Not Africans
- Women and Blacks Fare Worse After Heart Attacks
- Dementia Patients, Caregivers Prefer Better Care, Support Over Research for Alzheimer's Cure
- Even a Little Weekly Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Is Beneficial for Those Over 60
- Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Linked by Common Risk Factors
- Taking St. John's Wort for Depression Carries Risks
- Death, Hospitalization Rates Have Fallen Among Senior Medicare Patients
- Big Swings in Blood Pressure Could Spell Trouble
- Dementia Risk May Be Dropping With Generations
- Study Provides Strong Link Between Inflammation, Delirium in Older Patients
- Pain Often Hinders Seniors With Dementia
- Care Transitions Increasingly Important for Outpatient Doctors
- Women With MCI Decline Faster Than Men; Women at Higher Risk for Decline After Surgery/General Anesthesia
- Brain Changes Differ by Race With Alzheimer's Disease
- Drinking Tea May Benefit the Heart and Blood Vessels
- Impact of Major Alzheimer's-Related Gene May Be Felt Years Before Any Symptoms Appear
- Hot Weather Safety Essential for Elderly
- Big Data Provides Insight Into Blood Pressure Reduction Role of Commonly Prescribed Drug
- FDA Strengthens Heart Attack, Stroke Warning for Popular Painkillers
- Age-Related Self-Destruction of Cells Makes Kidney Prone to Injury
- Wide Variations Seen in US Stroke Care
- Enriched Blood Cells Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer's Disease
- Menopausal Women at Lower Heart Risk Than Men of Similar Age
- Scans Suggest Recurrent Depression May Take Toll on the Brain
- Pitt Leads Trial to Reduce Antibiotic Overuse at Postacute and Long Term Care Facilities
- Cognition Tests May Help ID Alzheimer's Risk Decades Earlier
- Common Antidepressants Linked to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women
- Physicians Should Help Families With Decisions About End-of-Life Care
- SSRI Antidepressants Taken for Menopausal Symptoms May Boost Bone Fracture Risk
- Spinal Cord Injuries Up Among the Elderly in United States
- Strong Bones After 50? Women May Not Need Next Test Until 65
- Vaccine Production for 2015-16 Flu Season Underway
- Taking Statins? Don't Worry About Memory Loss, Study Finds
- Resilience to Stress May Be Key for Long-Term Health
- Study Finds Hormone Therapy Doesn't Help Memory
- Vitamin D, Calcium Don't Reduce Menopause Symptoms
- Altered Pain Processing in Patients With Cognitive Impairment
- White Matter Damage in Brain May Help Spot Early Alzheimer's
- Too Many Women Who Need Bone Screening Aren't Getting It
- At-Home Walks Help Those With Clogged Leg Arteries Stay Mobile
- Osteoporosis Screening Is Too Common for Low-Risk Women and Too Uncommon for Higher-Risk Women
- Hormone Therapy for Menopause Linked to Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Parkinson's Protein May Spur Immune Response
- Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Impair Thinking
- Staying Fit May Delay Onset of High Cholesterol, Study Finds
- Fall-Related Deaths Nearly Doubled for US Seniors Since 2000
- Fecal Transplant Helps Fight Off Dangerous Gut Infection
- Investigators Show That Oral Spores of Harmless C. difficile Prevent Repeated C. diff Infection
- Researchers Report Prevention of Lethal Prostate Cancer With 4-MU Dietary Supplement
- Where You're Treated for Heart Attack Matters
- Physical Activity May Reduce Age-Related Movement Problems
- How Vitamin D May Affect Heart Disease, Diabetes
- Higher-Level Occupations May Increase Survival in Patients With a Common Form of Early-Onset Dementia
- Over 2 Million More Long Term Care Workers Needed by 2030
- Could Weak Bones, Sudden Hearing Loss Be Linked?
- Americans Get Too Many Tests Before Cataract Surgery, Study Finds
- Blood Thinners Overprescribed for Low-Risk Irregular Heartbeat
- Arts, Crafts, Socializing May Buoy the Aging Brain
- New Specialty Medicines Drive Up Drug Spending
- New Model Could Help Identify Root Cause of Swallowing Disorder
- Leg Artery Procedure May Be Overused in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
- Chronic Loneliness in Older Adults Leads to More Doctors' Office Visits, Study Finds
- Lots of Leafy Greens Might Shield Aging Brains, Study Finds
- Physical Activity May Reduce Age-Related Movement Problems
- Genetics Help Predict Heart Disease Risk, Statin Benefits
- Study Warns of Increasing Incidence of Brain Bleeds in US Population Over Next 15 Years
- NIH Summit Delivers Recommendations to Transform Alzheimer's Disease Research
- Disrupted Biological Clock Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
- Fecal Transplants Successful for Treating C. difficile Infection
- Could Simple Measures Tip the Balance Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Nursing Homes?
- Age-Linked Memory Loss May Be Worse for Men, Study Finds
- Some Older Heart Patients Might Benefit From Aggressive Treatments
- New Guidelines Call for No Heart Tests for Low-Risk Patients
- Can Our Bones Protect Us Against Diabetes and Obesity?
- Commentary Says Study Affirms That Varied Factors Contibute to Cognitive Decline Throughout Adulthood
- Folic Acid May Help Ward Off Stroke in People With High Blood Pressure
- Nebraska Latest State to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role
- Study Reveals How Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer's Disease
- Study Shows Poor Heart Function Could Be Major Alzheimer's Disease Risk
- Early Onset of Hot Flashes Associated With Blood Vessel Dysfunction, Could Predict Heart Disease
- Safer Drug Combination Found for High-Risk Atrial Fibrillation
- Statins Linked to Raised Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Fried Foods Tied to Raised Heart Failure Risk
- Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
- Institute of Medicine to Become National Academy of Medicine
- ACP Issues Recommendations for Management of Pressure Ulcers
- Use of Anticholinergic Meds May Up Pneumonia Risk for Elderly
- Lycopene May Ward Off Kidney Cancer in Older Women
- Low Sugar Uptake in Brain Appears to Exacerbate Alzheimer's Disease
- Losing a Spouse Often Too Hastily Linked to Depression
- Are Doctors Using Unnecessary Tests to Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Gout May Lessen Chances of Developing Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult Brains
- New Target Identified in Fight Against Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis
- More Cases of High Blood Pressure in Less Affluent States
- Dangerous C. Difficile Germ Infects 500,000 Americans a Year
- Heart Failure Patients Who Struggle With Daily Tasks at Greatest Risk
- Skin Test May Shed New Light on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases
- After Blowing Their Stack, a Heart Attack
- Prime Healthcare and Encino Hospital Medical Center Launch Geriatric ED and Inpatient Unit
- Antibiotics Give Rise to New Communities of Harmful Bacteria
- Tea's Benefits Extend to Old Bones
- Experts Recommend Intermediate Physical Activity Goals, Especially for Older Adults
- Study Provides Evidence for New Approaches to Prostate Cancer
- 'Superagers' Seem to Have 'Younger' Brains, Researchers Find
- Early Retina Cell Changes in Glaucoma Identified
- Motorized Stationary Bike May Help With Stroke Rehabilitation
- Dehydration Linked to Greater Stroke Damage
- More Stroke Patients Getting Clot-Buster Quickly, Study Shows
- Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged
- Scientists Find More DNA and Extra Copies of Disease Gene in Alzheimer's Brain Cells
- ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
- Paramedics May Be First Line of Treatment for Stroke
- Seniors Need 2 Pneumonia Vaccines, CDC Advisory Panel Says
- Nearly 1 in 10 Adults Skips Meds Due to Cost, CDC Says
- Following Blood Pressure Guidelines Saves Lives, Dollars
- Drug Candidates Can Block Pathway Associated With Cell Death in Parkinson's Disease
- Targeted Biopsy Technique Linked With Increased Detection of High-Risk Prostate Cancer
- Study Suggests "Long Life" Gene Might Make Some Smarter, Too
- Muscle Weakness Affects 1 in 5 Americans Over 80
- Low-Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Difficult-to-Treat Parkinson's Symptoms
- Seniors Often Keep Falls a Secret
- Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
- Acupuncture Viable for Pain Relief After Joint Replacement
- When Parkinsonism Does Not Mean Parkinson's
- Study Suggests Increase in Falls Among the Elderly
- Lack of Exercise More Deadly Than Obesity, Study Suggests
- Neck Artery Stents May Not Be Worthwhile in 'Real World' Setting
- 100 Million Americans Live With Chronic Pain, but Treatment Research Is Insufficient
- More Than 1 in 10 Use Daily Aspirin Inappropriately
- Benzodiazepine Often Used in Older People Despite Risks
- Study Looks at Effect of Diet on Prostate Cancer Progression
- OPTIMISTIC: New Care Model to Prevent Unnecessary Hospitalizations of Frail Older Adults
- Petty 'Crimes' Sometimes Tied to Dementia
- ICU Infections Among Elderly Tied to Higher Death Rates After Discharge
- Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke
- More Evidence That Healthy Living Works Wonders for Women's Hearts
- Patient Self-Reporting Version of Blood Pressure Cuff for Dementia Is Reliable and Valid
- Researchers Find Significant Link to Daily Physical Activity, Vascular Health
- Number of Americans Taking Statins Keeps Rising
- Targeting Parkinson's Disease Pathways
- Study Supports Benefit of Widely Used Glaucoma Drug
- Loss of Teeth Linked to Physical, Mental Decline in Study
- Stent Treatment May Lower Stroke Disability
- Despite Risks, Benzodiazepine Use Highest in Older People
- High-Dose Flu Vaccine Superior for Frail Elderly Living in Long Term Care Facilities
- Memory Lapses May Signal Stroke Risk
- Brain Scans Yield Clues to Future Stroke Risk
- Study Casts Doubt on Low-Dose Aspirin for Women Under 65
- Statins Won't Help Protect Bones, Study Finds
- Midlife Diabetes Linked to Memory Problems Later
- Daily Physical Activity May Help Lower Parkinson's Risk
- Targeting Parkinson's Disease Pathways
- Senior-to-Senior Aggression Common in US Nursing Homes
- Try a Lottery to Encourage Patients to Screen for Colon Cancer
- US Prices Soaring for Some Generic Drugs
- More Evidence Arthritis/Pain Relieving Drugs May Contribute to Stroke Death
- Prescribe Blood Thinner Pradaxa With Caution, Study Warns
- Study Points to Causes Behind Age-Linked Memory Loss
- Irregular Heartbeat Doubles Risk for Silent Strokes
- Successful Diabetes Management Should Address Cultural Differences
- Higher Risk of GI, Major Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Taking Blood Thinner Dabigatran
- Putting a Price Tag on Informal Caregiving for the Elderly in the US
- Risk of Poor Outcomes in Elderly Patients Predicted by New Frailty Test
- Pain and Depression Place Older Adults at Risk of Delirium Following Surgery
- Brain Injuries in Older Age Could Boost Dementia Risk
- Metformin Beats Other Type 2 Diabetes Drugs for First Treatment
- Activity in Dendrites Is Critical in Memory Formation
- Cost of Informal Caregiving for US Elderly Is $522 Billion Annually
- Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines May Miss Younger Women at Risk
- Special Cocoa Drink May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss
- Nearly One-Half of Older Americans Need Support With Daily Routines
- A Rich Vocabulary Can Protect Against Cognitive Impairment
- Scientists Find Molecular ‘Breadcrumb Trail’ That Helps Melanoma Spread
- UNC Researchers Boost the Heart’s Natural Ability to Recover After Heart Attack
- Discovery of Repair Process After Heart Attack Suggests Potential for New Treatment Strategy
- Nursing Home Quality Not Tied to Risk of Readmission or Death Following Hospitalization
- Parkinson's Disease May Start in the Gut
- Tips for Infection Prevention as Nursing Home Infection Rates Increase
- Seniors Suffering From Insomnia May Have a Problem With Sleep Quality, Not Duration
- Risk of Pneumonia in the Elderly Doubled by Sleeping in Dentures
- Drug Used for Another Disease Slows Progression of Parkinson's
- Insomnia Among Older Adults May Be Tied to Sleep Quality, Not Duration
- Minimally Invasive Procedures Offer Hope for Elderly Patients With Heart-Valve Problems
- Nursing Home Infection Rates on the Rise
- MRI May Spot Early Signs of Mental Decline
- Gene Interacts With Stress and Leads to Heart Disease in Some People
- Aerobic Exercise May Boost Quality of Life for Dialysis Patients
- Can Exercise Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Your Genes May Be Key
- Fish Oil Supplements Have Little Effect on Irregular Heartbeat
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Help After Certain Strokes
- Mayo Researchers Reveal Pathway That Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Scientists Discover an On/Off Switch for Aging Cells
- Early to Midlife Obesity Linked to Heightened Risk of Dementia in Later Life
- Nurses Need Education on Advance Health Care Directives
- Eat More Fish, Save Your Hearing?
- Surgical Complications of DBS No Higher Risk for Older Parkinson’s Patients
- Exercise May Guard Against Irregular Heartbeat in Older Women
- First Clinical Trial for New Skin Wound-Healing Compound Is a Success
- Targeted Brain Training May Help You Multitask Better
- Jewish Home Lifecare Launches Nursing Home-Based Geriatric Substance Abuse Program
- Verbal Abuse of Older Adults Has Disturbing Influence on Quality of Life
- Is the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Worth It?
- How Is Depression Related to Dementia?
- Common Drugs Adversely Impair Older Adults' Physical as Well as Cognitive Functioning
- Inflammatory Muscle Disorder May Raise Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Healthy Habits May Slow Cellular Signs of Aging
- Memory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain's Lesser Known Cells
- NIH Scientists Find Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease
- Experiences at Every Stage of Life Contribute to Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Cardiovascular Death in Type 2 Diabetes
- A Healthy Lifestyle May Deflect Dementia
- Widowhood May Delay Dementia in Some Seniors
- Potential Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors and Risk Reduction Strategies Become Clearer
- Can Games, Puzzles Keep Aging Minds Sharp?
- For People With Dementia, Cataract Surgery Improves Vision, Cognition, Quality of Life
- Weight Loss for Overweight Women Could Help Control Hot Flashes
- NIH Funds Next Step of Alzheimer’s Disease Genome Research
- FDA Approves Inhaled Diabetes Medication
- Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure
- Study Suggests a Lifetime of Learning Might Thwart Dementia
- Denosumab Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Increases Bone Density
- Scientists Explore How Fecal Transplant Eases Tough Infection
- Stroke Prevention for Women: Start Early
- Most Prostate Cancer Specialists Don't Recommend Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Patients
- Strokefinder Quickly Differentiates Bleeding Strokes From Clot-Induced Strokes
- Study Identifies Risk Factors for Hospital Readmissions in Stroke Patients
- 6,000 Steps a Day Keeps Knee Osteoarthritis Limitations Away
- A Shot Against Heart Attacks?
- Knee Replacement Surgeries Rising With Obesity Rates
- How High Blood Pressure in Middle Age May Affect Memory in Old Age
- Generic Version of Drug to Treat Blindness Could Save Medicare Billions
- Hypertension Risk in Older Women Increased by Negative Social Interactions
- Heart Risks Depend on Which Blood Pressure Number Is High
- Many Delay Blood Thinners After Stent Placement, Risking Death
- Moderate Fitness Reduces Mortality Rate in Elderly Men With High Blood Pressure
- Common Treatment for Chronic, Progressive Lung Disease Found Ineffective
- New Treatment Targeting Versatile Protein May Protect Brain Cells in Parkinson's Disease
- Role of Calcium in Familial Alzheimer's Disease Clarified, Pointing to New Therapeutic Option
- Gender Differences Stand Out in Measuring Impact of Viagra as Therapy for Heart Failure
- Intensive Insulin Therapy Might Aid Diabetics After Heart Attack
- Brain Stimulation Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
- When Older Adults Consider Suicide, Depression May Not Be Main Reason
- Low Vitamin D Linked to Aggressive, Advanced Prostate Cancers
- Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Early Death Risk in Study
- Thinking, Memory Problems Tied to Blockages in Neck Artery
- Certain Sedatives Tied to Breathing Problems in Older COPD Patients
- New Standards Proposed for Gauging Muscle Decline in Older Adults
- Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age
- Research Consortium Proposes Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia
- Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women
- Certain Sedatives Tied to Breathing Problems in Older COPD Patients
- New Standards Proposed for Gauging Muscle Decline in Older Adults
- Apathy Might Signal Brain Shrinkage in Old Age
- Research Consortium Proposes Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia
- Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women
- Community Demographics Linked to Readmissions
- Can Animals Really Help People in Aged Care?
- Age a Big Factor in Colon Surgery Complications
- Drug Does Not Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes for Diastolic Heart Failure
- Aerobic Exercise May Help Older Women at Risk for Dementia
- Hearing Loss Affects Elders' Personalities
- Stroke Often Missed in Emergency Departments
- Experts Question Routine Mammograms in Elderly
- Blood Test Shows Promise for Gauging Heart Attack Risk After Chest Pain
- Is Moderate Wine Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Beneficial?
- Microneedle Patch May Boost Immunization Rate, Reduce Costs
- Elderly Women May Benefit From Higher Amounts of Protein
- Building Muscle in Senior Years Could Prolong Life
- Researchers Discover Underlying Genetics, Marker for Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease
- Most Women Don't Know Warning Signs of Stroke
- Diabetes in Middle Age May Cause Memory Problems Later
- Color Vision Tends to Fade With Age
- More Muscles Linked to Longer Life
- Coordinated Care Helps Elderly With Chronic Diseases
- Study Points to Possible Blood Test for Memory Decline, Alzheimer’s
- Protein Consumption Linked to Longevity
- Daily 2-Mile Walk May Help Fight COPD
- Newer Diabetes Drugs Cost More, May Not Work Better
- Doctors Warn Against Aricept for Dementia Care
- Cause of Heart Disease Spurred by Kidney Syndrome Found, Neutralized
- Immunity May Be Compromised by Vitamin D Deficiency
- Some Patients May Benefit From Hip Resurfacing Over Replacement
- Red Meat, Exercise Could Be Key as We Age
- Iron Deficiency May Raise Stroke Risk
- UC San Diego Uses Improved Knee Replacements
- 'Nerve Block' to Neck Might Help Ease Hot Flashes
- Scientists Get Closer to Rejuvenating Aging Muscles
- Use of Mortality as Measure of Stroke Care Questioned
- New Geriatric Emergency Department Focuses on Care for Aging Population
- Researchers Develop Risk Calculator to Predict Survival in Heart Failure Patients
- Discovery May Lead to New Drugs for Osteoporosis
- High-Risk Osteoporosis Patients May Be Identified by Automated System
- Elders' Falls Likely Responsible for Rise in Spinal Injuries
- Minority Patients Less Likely to Stick With Heart Attack Meds
- Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson's Symptoms
- Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss
- Timing of Heart Attack Tied to Death Risk
- Guidance on Drug Holidays From Osteoporosis Treatment
- Many Type 2s Never Warned About Threats to Vision
- Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson's Disease
- A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines
- Seniors Moving to HCBS Face More Hospital Risk
- Telemedicine Brings Parkinson’s Care to 'Anyone, Anywhere'
- Chronic Lung Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment
- Vitamin E May Delay Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
- Review Throws Doubt on Wound Care Treatments
- Study Shows Where Alzheimer's Starts, How It Spreads
- Living at Home With Dementia
- High Anxiety Levels May Increase Long-Term Risk of Stroke
- Deep Brain Stimulation May Help People With Parkinson’s
- Dementia Risk Might Rise for Older Women With Heart Disease
- Typical Gum Disease Treatments Won't Help Ease Diabetes
- Investigators Identify First Biomarker Linked to Delirium Duration
- Role of Chronic Medical Conditions in Readmissions
- Exercise Seems to Ease Parkinson's-Related Depression
- Type 2 Diabetes Might Raise Risk of Liver Cancer
- Mild Heart Disease May Pose Equal Risks for Men and Women
- Liability Costs on the Rise for Long Term Care Facilities
- Geriatric Care May Help Older Patients Find Independence Trauma
- Estrogen Won't Make Women Sharper After Menopause
- Gene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s Disease
- Joblessness May Age You, Study Suggests
- Heart Valve Replacement May Be Getting Safer for Seniors
- Rehospitalization Rate of Cognitively Impaired Varies by Destination
- Hospitalization Rates Soar for Irregular Heartbeat
- Medical Management Best to Prevent Second Stroke
- Walking May Cut Stroke Risk in Older Men
- Gene Testing for Heart Diseases Now Available
- Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular Complications Associated With Physical Activity Levels
- Exposure to the Metal Tungsten May Raise Stroke Risk
- Cells Show Signs of Faster Aging After Depression
- New Evidence to Guide Shared Decision-Making in Dialysis
- Vitamin C Could Ease Muscle Fatigue in COPD Patients
- Brain May Play Key Role in Blood Sugar Metabolism, Diabetes Development
- Octogenarians Indicate 80 Could Be the New 40
- Childhood Musical Training Reaps Neural Benefits Later in Life
- Breakthrough in Retinal Implants Expected to Restore Sight to the Blind
- Heart-Rhythm Disorder Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack
- Genetic Variants Associated With Bronchodilator Responsiveness
- Research Finds Severe Hot Flashes Reduced With Neck Injection
- Stroke Prevention Surgery Less Effective Than Meds, Lifestyle Change
- Social Isolation Linked to More Pain After Hip Replacement
- Carotid Artery Stenting Associated With Increased Stroke
- Healthspan Could Be Extended by Controlling Inflammation
- New Tool Predicts Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Stenting of Neck Arteries Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Seniors
- Program Makes Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions Easier
- Seniors With Serious Injuries Often Don't Receive Specialized Care
- Intervention Helps Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies
- Link Seen Between Hardening of Arteries, Alzheimer's Plaques
- Gene Mutation May Double Rate of Brain Tissue Lost to Alzheimer's
- Many Doctors Ignore Guidelines, Order PSA Tests for Elderly Men
- Bypass May Beat Angioplasty for Diabetics With Heart Disease
- Crohn's and Colitis May Be Tied to Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
- Statins May Cause Increased Risk of Cataracts
- Heart Attack Patients Return to Work Later, Retire Earlier If Treatment Is Delayed
- Women Suffer More UTIs, Men More Likely Hospitalized
- Seniors in LTC Residences: High Risk of Head Injuries
- Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson's
- Cataract Surgeries on the Rise as Boomers Age, Raising Access, Cost Issues
- High Rates of Antibiotics Prescribing for Sore Throat, Bronchitis Seen Across US
- Cancer Cells Propagated From Early Prostate Cancer
- Study Compares Insurance of Nursing Home Residents, Likelihood of Hospitalization
- Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Leads to Better Outcomes
- Study Findings May Affect How Clinicians Deliver Care
- Depression May Sometimes Foreshadow Parkinson's Diagnosis
- 'Cycling' Antibiotics Might Help Combat Resistance
- Low Testosterone Linked to Possible Heart Problems in Men
- Research Finds Potential Protection Against Hearing Loss
- Daily Tasks a Challenge for Many Older Breast Cancer Patients
- Fluorescent Scans May Have Potential to Track Alzheimer's Progression
- MCI Not Improved by Cognitive Enhancers
- Unusual Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Preventing Prostate Cancer
- Americans Enjoying More Healthy Years
- Stressful Life Events Raise Risk of Falls in Older Men
- Brain Circuitry Loss May Be Early Sign of Cognitive Decline in Elders
- All-in-One Pill May Be Effective Treatment for Heart Care
- New Diabetes Drug Seems Safe for Heart, Study Finds
- Brain Protein Is Key to 'Senior Moments,' Study Finds
- Spinal Fluid Test May Aid Early Detection of Parkinson's Disease
- Receptor May Aid Spread of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s in Brain
- Family History of Diabetes Makes 'Prediabetes' More Likely
- Study Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Delerium Drug
- A New Wrinkle in Parkinson’s Disease Research
- Study Helps Explain Why We Lose Our Balance
- Rural Seniors Prefer Self-Care Over Doctors
- 'Rothman Index' May Help Lower Repeat Hospitalizations
- Depression in Diabetes Patients Linked to Dementia
- MRIs May Spur Unneeded Mastectomies in Older Women With Breast Cancer
- Certain Antibiotics Tied to Blood Sugar Swings in Diabetics
- Eye Photography May Reveal Stroke Risk
- Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Potential for Blood Clots
- Anemic Seniors Have 41% Higher Risk of Developing Dementia
- Probiotic Prep Doesn't Cut Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea
- Cocoa Improves Neurovascular Coupling, Cognition in Elders
- Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease 93% Accurate
- Rapid Cooling Tech May Reduce Heart Attack Effects
- Many Doctors Don't Discuss Dietary Supplements, Study Says
- Most Online Tests for Alzheimer's Fail on Scientific Validity, Reliability, Ethical Factors
- Study: Caregivers Open to Stopping Cancer Screening as Dementia Progresses
- Subjective Cognitive Decline May Be the Earliest Clinical Indicator of Alzheimer's Disease
- Women Suffer Higher Rates of Decline in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Today's 90-Somethings Seem Sharper Than Predecessors
- Vascular Link in Alzheimer's Disease With Cognition
- Stroke Recovery Theories Challenged by New Studies
- Study Finds Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Vary by Race
- Biomarker Predicts Heart Attack Risk Based on Response to Aspirin Therapy
- The Aging Population and Emergency Departments
- Men Say They Want Prostate Cancer Test, Despite Risks
- Home-Based Walking Program Improves Speed, Endurance for Patients With PAD
- Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Helps Stroke Patients Recover Language
- Do Heart Patients Get Too Many Cholesterol Tests?
- New Tick-Borne Illness May Be Misdiagnosed
- Dialysis Procedure May Not Be Appropriate for Elderly
- Women on Hormone Therapy May Benefit From Extra Calcium, Vitamin D
- Vietnam Vets With PTSD More Than Twice as Likely to Have heart Disease
- Medication Use Report Card Gives Americans a C+ on Adherence
- 1 in 4 Stroke Survivors Suffers From PTSD
- Even 'Silent' Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking
- Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction
- Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk
- Scan Predicts Whether Therapy, Meds Will Best Lift Depression
- Age-Related Smelling Loss Worse in African Americans
- Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm
- Higher Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Diabetes Risk
- Clumsiness in Some Elderly Tied to Brain Changes
- Alzheimer’s, Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle
- Men Face Higher Risk of Infections Related to Health Care
- FDA Panel to Change Tight Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
- Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension Patients Must Be Evaluated for Sleep Apnea
- Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots
- Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart
- Advanced Heart Failure Still Kills 1 in 3 Within Three Years
- Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them
- Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
- Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
- 1 in 8 Seniors Report Memory Loss, Survey Finds
- Restoring Hormone Levels May Reverse Heart Failure Symptoms
- Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence
- Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble
- Older Adults Misdiagnosed With Early Signs of Dementia by Poor Diagnostic Methods
- Memory Lapses Linked to Issues Processing Everyday Events
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
- Late-Life Depression Associated With Increased Risk for Dementia
- Aggressive Surgery for Nonfatal Skin Cancers Might Not Be Best for All Elders
- Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for Protection Against Blinding Eye Disease
- Report: US Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket
- 'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
- New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
- For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs
- Study Links Diabetes Risk to Melatonin Levels
- US Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer
- Even Short Anticholinergic Use Causes Memory Problems
- Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
- New Research on the Effects of TBI in Older Adults
- Brain May Treat Wheelchair as Part of the Body
- Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk
- Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes
- Seven Genetic Risk Factors Associated With Common Eye Disorder
- Postmenopausal Women Who Smoked More Likely to Lose Teeth
- Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke
- Niacin-Statin Combo May Cause Side Effects for Heart Patients
- Vascular Brain Injury Greater Risk Factor Than Amyloid Plaques in Cognitive Aging
- Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
- AMA Issues Code for Safe Care Transitions After Hospital Stay
- Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
- Study Shows Big Improvement in Diabetes Control Over Past Decades
- When to Use Clot-Busting Drugs in Stroke Care?
- Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's
- Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
- 'Watch and Wait' Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
- Study Examines Hospital Readmission, Mortality Rates
- UCLA Study Shows Promise, Offers Hope for Brain Hemorrhage Patients
- Fending Off Cardiovascular Disease
- Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
- Hospice Use Rises; So Does Aggressive Care
- Researchers Find Gene Variant Linked to Aortic Valve Disease
- Drug May Make Walking Easier for People With Artery Disease
- Clot-Busting Drug Yields Better Results After Stroke Than Supportive Therapy Alone
- Damaged Blood Vessels Loaded With Amyloid Worsen Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
- Stopping Aspirin Therapy After GI Bleed Increases Cardiovascular Risk
- Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer's Connection
- Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat
- Implanted Defibrillator Patients Prefer Device Off if Very Ill
- Mistrust of Government Often Deters Older Adults From HIV Testing
- Boosting 'Slow Wave' Sleep Could Restore Memory As We Age
- Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
- Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
- Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, US Studies Find
- Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
- Black Patients With Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Are Not Being Prescribed Beneficial, Inexpensive Diuretic Drug
- Review Focuses on Nutritional Factors That Help Preserve Muscle Mass, Strength, and Performance in Seniors
- Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
- Weight Gain a Risk After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
- In Seniors Over 75, Diet May Not Impact Certain Health Outcomes
- Increased Risk of Mortality for Stroke Survivors With Depression
- Forty Percent of Docs Acquiesce to Demand for Brand-Name Rx
- New MRI Method May Help Diagnose Dementia
- Medicare Panel Fails to Recommend Payment for New Alzheimer's Diagnostic Brain Imaging Test
- Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings
- Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors
- Dopamine-Receptor Gene Variant Linked To Human Longevity
- Patient-Doctor Communication Affects Medication Adherence
- Updated Chronic Kidney Disease Guideline Will Enable Physicians to Predict Prognosis More Accurately
- TPN-Linked Hyperglycemia Ups Death for Non-Critically Ill
- Fracture Risk Down With Adherence to Bisphosphonates
- Updated Chronic Kidney Disease Guideline Will Enable Physicians to Predict Prognosis More Accurately
- FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients With Artificial Heart Valves
- New Mobile App Helps Providers Better Document Conditions and Care
- Researchers Find Age Not Factor in Immunity to Viruses
- Racial/Ethnic Differences ID'd in HTN Medication Behaviors
- Fear of Falling May Cause Social Isolation in Older Adults with Vision Problems
- Higher Rates Of Emergency Admissions Likely For Elderly Men With Depression
- Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients
- How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated?
- Telestroke Cost Effective for Hospitals
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Associated With Cognitive Decline
- Digoxin Found to Increase Mortality in A-Fib Patients
- NIH Study Suggests Immune System Could Play Central Role in AMD
- Patient's Fall History Useful in Predicting Future Fractures
- 6 Steps to Reduce Dementia's Most Troubling Symptoms
- NIH Survey: COPD Awareness Returns to 2008 Levels
- Physician Income Up, Fiscal Cliff Poses Worrying Signs
- Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline
- Early 50s May Be Time to Spread Health Messages
- Drivers' Glaucoma May Boost Accident Risk
- Mortality Risk Up for Those With Shortest Telomeres
- Body Temperature May Matter After Cardiac Arrest
- Measuring Metabolism Can Predict Alzheimer's Progress
- Experts Review Latest Thinking on Alzheimer's Disease
- Standard Blood Thinner Dose May Not Be Best for All Patients
- US Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk
- Association Found Between Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia
- Off-Label Antipsychotic Use Common in VA Nursing Home Residents
- High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain in Early Middle Age
- Fish, But Not Fish Oil Supplements, May Shield Against Stroke
- Controlling Depression Associated With Improved Health for Heart-Failure Patients
- Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer Preserves Quality of Life
- Carotid Artery Plaque Increased in Older COPD Patients
- Knee Replacement Not an “Easy Solution” for Obese Patients
- Brachytherapy Leads to More Complications in Older Patients
- Noninvasive Assay Monitored Treatments in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients
- Blood Hormone Levels Can Predict Long-term Breast Cancer Risk
- Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Lasting BP Drop
- Weight Loss Does Not Lower Heart Disease Risk From Type 2 Diabetes
- Flavonoids Inversely Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Researchers Aim for Neuroprotective Treatment for Parkinson's
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