Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says
full story » Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
Once-promising vaccine fails to ease symptoms, but old drug offers new hope
full story » All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note
full story » Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients
Study found those who were more fit had larger brains
full story » Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says
full story » Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
full story » ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds
full story » Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
full story » Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
Slowed cognitive decline in patients without ApoE4 gene, trial shows
full story » Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp
full story » Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory
Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better
full story » Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority
full story » Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests
full story » Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes
Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says
full story » Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
The finding could open the door to improved treatments
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