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Hospitalized patients 65 and older may face a slightly higher risk of dying within a month of their admittance when treated by an older versus younger physician

Treatment in Hospital by Older Doctors Tied to Higher Mortality

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Older patients' hospital survival slightly higher when physician is younger, researchers say
Health care costs can be reduced

Plan Suggested for Reducing Health Care Costs

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Nine-point plan includes streamlining in billing, reduction in high facility fees, reducing drug costs
Patients with degenerative brain diseases die about two years earlier compared with people who don't have these conditions

Life Expectancy Slighter Shorter With Parkinson’s, Dementia

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Two-year difference seen between people with degenerative brain diseases and their healthy peers
Benzocaine wipes may help reduce the symptoms of premature ejaculation

AUA: Benzocaine Wipes Can Reduce Premature Ejaculation

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Anesthetic wipes contain 4 percent benzocaine
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulation May Help Prevent Dementia in A-Fib Patients

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Even patients with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say
Flibanserin (Addyi) may improve some measures of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women

AUA: Flibanserin Shows Promise for Sexual Dysfunction in Females

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Patients noted improvements in desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain
Both children and adults view object tracking as acceptable for owners

Children Express Positive Views of Digital Tracking by Strangers

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Children, but not adults, express positive evaluations of tracking another person's possessions
Drinking among U.S. high school students has decreased in recent years

CDC: Drinking Rates Have Dropped for High School Students

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But many who do drink still do so excessively
Ten minutes daily of mindful meditation can improve focus among patients with anxiety

10 Minutes of Meditation Can Up Focus for Patients With Anxiety

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Just 10 minutes each day might boost concentration, prevent mind wandering, small study suggests
Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals

Hospitals Need to Be Prepared for Ransomware Attacks

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Medical information a vulnerable target for those planning ransomware attacks, doctor warns