Yesterday | HIV and Hepatitis
Access this cetfified CME/CE Talking SlidesTM Update from the 44th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver.
Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's increase risk of death
Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease increase the risk of death, and the risk increases as the severity of the impairment increases.
"Sexting" a growing problem among teens
Sexting is a growing problem in schools all across the country. It's a trend parents need to know about.
"? Eating for Eye Health Eating chicken over beef isn't just heart-healthy. It may also be the better choice for lower risk of age-related macular degeneration , the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 60.
In Old Age, Friends Can Keep You Young. Really
Going to the ballpark, visiting friends and playing bingo are simple diversions for many of us.
Among Older People, Lessening Social Activity Linked To Decline In...
Featured Article Main Category: Seniors / Aging Also Included In: Mental Health ; Primary Care / General Practice ; Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 23 Jun 2009 - 2:00 PDT A new study from the US suggests that the less socially active an older person is, the higher the chances that their motor ability such as strength and dexterity will ...
Fire survivor still hospitalized
One of the two survivors who escaped a fatal Montgomery fire is still hospitalized in Chicago.
Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
To stave off the mental decline associated with old age, engage in intellectually challenging activities, maintain a positive outlook and keep up your social life.
Alzheimer's Prognosis Not Dependent On Race
Alzheimer's disease and milder forms of dementia are associated with an increased risk of death, but contrary to some earlier reports, the risks are similar for blacks and whites, according to findings in the Archives of Neurology.
Bingo Games Have Health Benefits, Says Study
Researchers reveal that bingo can help older players to keep disabilities at bay.
Less Frequent Social Activity Connected To More Rapid Loss Of Motor Function In Older Adults
Loss of muscle strength, speed and dexterity is a common consequence of aging, and a well-established risk factor for death, disability and dementia.
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs don't work for everyone because some people suffer troubling side effects, including muscle pain known as myalgia.
Free breast, cervical exams threatened as state budget wrangling continues
If state legislators buck Gov. Pat Quinn's call for an income tax hike, the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program stands to lose millions and would be forced to slash more than half of its services to uninsured women, advocates say.
FDA Grants The Medicines Company Pediatric Exclusivity for Angiomax
The Medicines Company announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted pediatric exclusivity for Angiomax , based on studies submitted in response to a Written Request by the FDA to investigate the use of Angiomax in pediatric patients aged birth to 16-years old.
Consumption of dairy products reduces as teens reach their 20s
Having higher purpose in life cuts death risk among elderly A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has shown that possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults.
Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
If you have a purpose in life -- lofty or not -- you'll live longer, a new study shows.
Depressed people with memory problems at increased Alzheimers risk
Having higher purpose in life cuts death risk among elderly A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has shown that possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults.
Having a higher purpose in life reduces risk of death among older adults
Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.
Cardiology Experts At Rush University Medical Center Successfully Use ...
Seventeen-year-old Sara Abousuiony, who has been homebound since she was an infant, never imagined that she would be able to leave her home in Cairo, Egypt, and travel to the United States for a life-saving heart procedure.
Ill. clinic offers new option for chronic chest pain sufferers
Two years ago, Mary Faust's life was downright hectic. A single mother, Faust was juggling three jobs - bank teller, manicurist and crossing guard.