Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care
full story » Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find
full story » For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests
full story » Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables
full story » Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%
full story » Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds
full story » Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows
full story » High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
full story » Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear
full story » Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Menopause also plays a role, but a lesser one than age, study finds
full story » Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
full story » Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor
As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds
full story » For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds
full story » Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All
Closing gap between rich and poor could save 1.5 million lives a year, study suggests
full story » Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease
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