_ Experts Discover Five New Risk Genes for Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleResearchers report that they have discovered five new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease, while confirming others that are already known. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthDiet Soda Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks By Jane Farrell articleAmong post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke … Read More→
_ Intensive Blood Pressure Control and Dementia By Jane Farrell articleIntensive blood pressure lowering has an impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but doesn’t lessen dementia risk, according to the … Read More→
_ Medical CareStudy: Having More than One Outpatient Orthopedic Procedure in A Day Is Safe By Jane Farrell articleHaving more than one outpatient orthopedic procedure on the same day is safe for patients, according to a new study. … Read More→
_ StrokeA Post-Hospital Risk for Stroke Patients By Jane Farrell articlePatients who suffer an ischemic stroke, the most common kind, face an additional risk after being released from the hospital. … Read More→
_ DatingDating While Sober By Jane Farrell article When it comes to dating, “let’s grab a drink” is often the go-to first-date invitation. Many opt to cure … Read More→
_ Infant HealthDespite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers By Jane Farrell articleIn addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still … Read More→
_ PreventionWearable Device Can Predict Older Adults' Risk of Falling By Jane Farrell articleA wearable device with motion sensors could predict which over-60 women are likely to fall – and knowing that means … Read More→
_ Teen Crash Risk Highest during First Three Months After Getting Driver's License By Jane Farrell articleTeenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three … Read More→
_ PreventionReducing Risks of Falls and Injuries By Jane Farrell articleEvery second of every day, an older adult falls. While most incur only bumps and bruises, more than seven million … Read More→
_ Kidney HealthCan Older Adults Safely Donate Kidneys? By Jane Farrell articleWith increasing organ demand, living kidney donation from older donors has become more common. A new Clinical Transplantation study indicates … Read More→
_ 13 Restaurant Strategies to Help You Eat Healthy + Avoid Type 2 Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleEating out is a part of our lives. Whether it’s a dinner date with your spouse, a lunch meeting with … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMillions May Have Incorrect Prescriptions for Aspirin, Statins and Blood Pressure Medications By Jane Farrell articleMore than 11 million Americans may have incorrect prescriptions for aspirin, statins and blood pressure medications, according to a study … Read More→
_ DepressionStudy: African Americans and Latinos Likelier than Whites to Be at Risk for Depression By Jane Farrell articleAfrican Americans and Latinos are significantly more likely than Whites to experience serious depression, but chronic stress doesn’t seem to … Read More→
_ Breast CancerMultigene Testing Replacing BRCA Tests for Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in women with breast … Read More→
_ HypertensionTop Cardiologist Disagrees with New Hypertension Guidelines By Jane Farrell articleLast November, a panel of medical professionals issued guideline that redefine blood pressure readings. Now, one of the nation’s leading … Read More→
_ Medical CareWidely Used Catheter Device May Harm Some Patients By Jane Farrell articleA widely used intravenous device may in fact be harming some patients, a study shows. The study, by researchers from … Read More→
_ StrokeChildhood Height Linked to Adult Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleBeing a short child is associated with increased risk of having a stroke in adulthood, according to Danish research published … Read More→