Health News Archives

Hospitalization Among Elderly Often Leads to Disability
Preventive steps need to be taken before a senior ends up there, study contends

Steroid Cuts Death Rate From TB Complication
Dexamethasone lowers mortality risk by 30 percent

Health Tip: Exercise for People With Disabilities
It's especially important

New Medicare Drug Card Puzzles Seniors
Survey likens new system to a Rube Goldberg device

Anemic Seniors Face Other Health Problems
They're more likely to have less strength and more disabilities

Winter Can Be Challenging to Disabled
Some tips for taking care when weather turns harsh

Mind Control Over Motorized Wheelchairs
Non-invasive neural system could let disabled people use thoughts to steer

Which Disabled Kids Face More Psychosocial Problems
Those with learning, communication impairments have tougher time, study finds

Medicare Wait for Disabled Should Be Dropped
Study claims move would save states billions, reduce number of uninsured

Disabled Seniors Crave More Independence
But AARP report says solutions will cost money