Statins not linked to cognitive decline in the elderly
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
There is no link between statin medications and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new observational study.
Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
12-week walking program boosts recall memory in seniors: study
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Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2023
The story recollection abilities of seniors significantly improved as did brain activity after weeks of supervised walking exercise, investigators say.
Large numbers of Americans with chronic kidney disease have uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. A national response is needed, researchers say, and a White House initiative may be a start.
Stealth heart attack symptoms often ignored, delaying care
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Mild, slow heart attack symptoms may sneak up on residents with multiple health problems, delaying time to treatment by five hours.
‘An apple a day’ may prove strategic defense against frailty, researchers find
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Alicia Lasek
May 23, 2023
People who consume 10 mg per day of a certain type of flavonoids may lower their risk of developing frailty by 20%, according to new research.
Alzheimer’s drug designed for ‘at-home’ use scores FDA breakthrough designation
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 12, 2021
The experimental Alzheimer’s drug gantenerumab is the “first and only” anti-amyloid antibody being investigated for subcutaneous administration and could potentially be given to patients...
COVID deaths now ‘entirely preventable’ due to vaccines, CDC director says
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 24, 2021
High vaccine efficacy in the United States means that “every death due to COVID-19 is particularly tragic because nearly every death, especially among adults … [is] entirely preventable,”...
MedDiet cuts diabetes risk by a third in 25-year Women’s Health Study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 23, 2020
The Mediterranean diet reduces diabetes risk by 30% in women who are considered clinically overweight or obese, a new analysis of long-term data finds.
Eye drop corrects late-life vision loss in trial; Allergan reports patients’ feedback
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Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
Trial participants reported significant near-vision improvements under low-light conditions — without losing distance vision, reports Allergan, which is seeking FDA approval for the drug.