senior health

Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms

Health - November 3, 2009

But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say more >>

Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals

Health - November 2, 2009

Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds more >>

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia

Health - October 30, 2009

Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies more >>

Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England

Health - October 30, 2009

More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse more >>

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline

Health - October 29, 2009

Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed more >>

Health Buzz: House Plan May Tackle Long-Term Care for Seniors and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 28, 2009

Visiting your doctor online to save time and money; making tough decisions on breast cancer surgery more >>

Fitness Fades Fast After 45

Health - October 26, 2009

But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds more >>

Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women

Health - October 26, 2009

Find out what your body needs more >>

Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months

Health - October 23, 2009

They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say more >>

Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later

Health - October 22, 2009

Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds more >>

With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better

Health - October 21, 2009

Acne scars and wrinkles benefit from more aggressive treatment, study finds more >>

Study Forecasts More Young Doctors in Future

Health - October 20, 2009

But estimates on workforce date conflict, experts say more >>

Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest

Health - October 20, 2009

90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says more >>

Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain

Health - October 19, 2009

Interactivity can help keep older people alert, study suggests more >>

Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age

Health - October 16, 2009

Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier more >>

For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little

Health - October 16, 2009

Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds more >>

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind

Health - October 15, 2009

Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature more >>

Dialysis' Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients

Health - October 14, 2009

Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study more >>

Many Americans Still Leery of Swine Flu Vaccine

Health - October 13, 2009

But experts say it's as safe as the shot for run-of-the-mill seasonal flu more >>

A Gene Tweak Could Keep Heart Young

Health - October 12, 2009

Suppressing it improved cardiac function in aging mice, scientists report more >>

Drop in Certain Visual Skills May Precede Alzheimer's

Health - October 12, 2009

Decline in spatial understanding can occur 3 years before diagnosis, study finds more >>

Shingles Raises Stroke Risk: Study

Health - October 8, 2009

Patients with the virus should be monitored for high blood pressure, expert says more >>

2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients

Health - October 7, 2009

More active life raises risk for repeated rupture, researchers suspect more >>

More Economic Relief Being Sought for Seniors

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 7, 2009

Continuing rise in medical expenses and slow recovery anchor arguments for new payments. more >>

Pain Robs Years From Folks at Mid-Life

Health - October 6, 2009

People in their 50s act more like 80 if they're suffering: study more >>