Low Intake of Vitamins, Minerals Tied to Social Isolation in Older Adults
A considerable number of older adults have lower-than-recommended intake
ED Visit Rate 36.1 per 1,000 Older Adults With Alzheimer Disease
Ambulance arrival was more frequent for emergency department visits made by adults with versus without Alzheimer disease
CDC Says Some People May Need Extra Dose of COVID Vaccine
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID vaccines...
ASA: Repeated Fasting Increases Malnutrition Risk in Patients Undergoing Multiple Surgeries
Higher odds of hospital death, higher adjusted total cost, and longer hospital stays seen for patients with malnutrition
Adult Hypertension Prevalence 47.7 Percent From August 2021 to August 2023
Hypertension increased with age, from 23.4 percent for those aged 18 to 39 years to 71.6 percent for those aged 60 years and older
Balancing on One Leg Is Most Reliable Measure of Neuromuscular Aging
One-leg balance surpasses other measures of strength, gait, and balance in both men and women
Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr....
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Hypertension
Highest risk seen in older patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors
Listeria Danger Spurs Nationwide Recall of Frozen Waffles
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Treehouse Foods Inc. has recalled dozens of frozen waffle products because of potential...
