Age may temper narcissistic tendencies, new research finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
A comprehensive review of studies on narcissism found that people with this personality trait tend to become less narcissistic as they age. The study, conducted by Ulrich Orth and colleagues and published...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 15
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s progression more accurately predicted with AI … Next-gen COVID-19 vaccine shows higher efficacy in older adults … Study finds nasal sprays curb colds and antibiotic use … Janus...
Report: 40 percent of adult cancers tied to modifiable risk factors
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2024
About 4 in 10 cancer cases and about a half of all adult deaths from the disease are tied to potentially modifiable risk factors, a new study finds.
Data shows older, hospitalized women more prone to adverse drug events than men
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2024
A new study explored the correlation between older, hospitalized women and adverse drug reactions.
Americans ages 50-64 feel more financial stress than those 65+, poll finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2024
Finances may be stressing out a lot of adults these days, but new poll data shows the impacts of inflation on older adults specifically. Women, as well as those who are 50 to 64 years old, are more likely...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 12
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 11, 2024
Report: Self-fit OTC hearing aids have similar long-term benefits as audiologist-fit aids … Virtual reality game puts positive spin on gait training … Scent impairments may increase with frailty, study...
Report: STD infections grew fastest in older adults from 2020 to 2023
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnoses in the United States rose by 23.8% between 2020 and 2023 in people over the age of 65 — the largest percentage increase among the cohorts analyzed.
Keeping diabetes at bay for 4 years can improve long-term health, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
People with prediabetes can lower their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related complications if they can delay the onset of diabetes for four years using diet and exercise, according to a study published...
Medicare linked to better health in sexual minorities, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
Medicare eligibility is tied to better health in LGBTQI+ adults compared to heterosexual adults. In states with more preexisting sexual disparities, the federal health program may lower insurance disparities...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
Study: Healthcare workers may have lingering taste, smell issues after COVID-19 … Report:Higher neuroticism has potential link with dementia risk … Model spots cognitive decline from Alzheimer’s...