June 19, 2022

Boomers Sicker Than Their Parents Were at Same Age

There's some discouraging news for baby boomers.

June 9, 2022

Shingles Won't Raise Risk for Dementia: Study

If you've survived a painful bout of shingles, at least you won't have to worry that it might raise your future risk of dementia, new research indicates.

June 2, 2022

'Frailty Exams' for Older Cancer Patients May Not Need Office Visit

Frailty exams are recommended for older adults who have blood cancer, and new research shows they can be done virtually, not just in person.

May 20, 2022

AHA News: Falls Can Be a Serious, Poorly Understood Threat to People With Heart Disease

Falls pose a major risk to people with heart problems, and health experts need to do more to understand and prevent the danger, a new report says.

April 30, 2022

Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients

Seniors are often advised to take calcium supplements, but new research says the pills might significantly increase an aging person's risk of heart valve problems that contribute to heart failure.

April 30, 2022

Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in U.S. Seniors, Black Patients Reaches Alarming Levels

The majority of antibiotic prescriptions for U.S. seniors and Black and Hispanic Americans are inappropriate, a new report reveals.