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Opinion
Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

9 Hrs Ago
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Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

Sep 06, 2024
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Opinion
Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

Sep 04, 2024
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RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

Sep 04, 2024
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Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

Sep 03, 2024
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Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI in the Elderly: Fears Don't Pan Out in SENIOR-RITA

Trial paints a fuller picture of risk-benefit in complex patient population

Sep 03, 2024
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If Alzheimer's Drug Ads Had More Data, Here's What Might Happen

A slippery slope: emphasizing side effects could inhibit some people from accepting medicines

Aug 30, 2024
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Emerging Depression Tied to Earliest Alzheimer's Pathology

Symptoms linked with very early amyloid accumulation in emotional control brain regions

Aug 29, 2024
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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

Aug 29, 2024
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U.S. Records Year's First EEE Virus Death

Case in New Hampshire resident was the state's first in a decade

Aug 28, 2024
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Antidepressants May Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Results differ from previous studies suggesting an increased risk

Aug 27, 2024
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Marked Cognitive Decline in Husbands After a Spouse's CVD Event?

Researchers suggest various explanations for provocative finding

Aug 26, 2024
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Counseling for PAD Walking Issues Might Hold Cardiovascular Benefit

Quality-of-life improvement could explain the reduction in MACE, trial analysis suggests

Aug 22, 2024
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Oldest Person Dies; University of California Mask Ban; Ground Cinnamon Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by ľֱ staff

Aug 20, 2024
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