Health News Archives

Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says

Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
The new procedure is an alternative to hip replacement, but complications occur, experts say

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids’ Injury Risk in Half
Findings challenge widespread belief that older sitters raise likelihood of harm

Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
Deficiency led to more brain shrinkage, study shows

Centenarians Offer Long-Life Secrets
Many 100-year-olds embrace modern technology to stay young, survey finds

Sleep Needs May Decline With Age
Study suggests what some think is insomnia is really natural part of getting older

Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults
Poor levels also cause increase in serum parathyroid hormone readings, study says

Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Risk of Early Stroke
Money makes less of a difference after 65, study finds

Seniors No Strangers to Happiness
Older Americans are quite satisfied, while Baby Boomers are the least content, survey shows