Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
They only raised about half their concerns, so doctors should listen carefully, study says
full story » Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body
full story » Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness
Anergia not just a part of advancing years but could be tied to severe problems, death
full story » HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says
full story » Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
But past STDs, med use and relationship issues can derail intimacy, study says
full story » Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans
full story » Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease
Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the absence of dementia
full story » Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues
Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says
full story » Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems
Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests
full story » PET Scans May Help Detect Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
Injectable marker spots deposits, could be used to assess drugs in clinical trials
full story » Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision
Distance problems, astigmatism becoming more common, study finds
full story » Run for Your Life
Exercisers live longer and with fewer disabilities, study finds
full story » Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk
Proton pump inhibitors taken for more than 7 years quadrupled chance of hip breaks, study finds
full story » Married Folks Still the Healthiest
But long-time bachelors are making gains, study finds
full story » One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year
Analysis may aid in guiding recommendations on who should get screened and when
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