By Kelly Young The U.S. government shut down on Tuesday. Here is a quick sampling of how healthcare is affected: The FDA will continue emergency work involving human safety, such as high-risk recalls, and civil and criminal law enforcement. But regular inspections and lab research are on hold. The CDC is unable to run its […]
By Joe Elia The effect of exercise on reducing mortality compares favorably with that of drug therapies for several common disorders, a BMJ study suggests. Researchers examined some 300 trials to assess the mortality benefits of drugs versus exercise interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary disease, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure treatment, and diabetes prevention. […]
By Amy Orciari Herman Antibiotics were prescribed in an estimated 60% of ambulatory sore throat visits across the U.S. from 1997 through 2010 — greatly exceeding the 10% of visits that should actually require penicillin — researchers report in JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers examined data on some 8200 adult visits for throat pain, representing […]
By James Twyman “The senior audience just isn’t reliable,” the man said to me. “Why do you think most movies are made for young people? It’s because older people don’t go to the movies. If they did, more would be made for them.” I couldn’t believe my ears. I was speaking to a distribution “specialist,” […]
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From the first tender pea shoots in spring to the last brilliant orange pumpkins in autumn, vegetables are the cook’s harbinger of the changing seasons. Vegetables are often thought of as sides that complement a main dish of meat, fish or poultry. While this is a great way to showcase the garden’s gems, one chef […]
America’s biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 465 new medicines that target the 10 leading chronic conditions affecting seniors, according to a new report and overview released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). With the population of Americans over 65 on the rise and life expectancy climbing, chronic diseases remain a principal […]
By Akilah C. Thompson Tired of the grocery bills being in the triple digits because of your healthy eating lifestyle? Well, this stops today because eating healthy on a budget is possible and definitely affordable. When it comes to eating healthy, everyone automatically thinks organic and dollar signs, however, there are many ways to eat […]
By Brian O’Neill There’s a good chance your doctor’s office is going digital. As part of the national push to make healthcare work better for everyone, physician offices and hospitals alike are beginning to turn to technology to keep track of a patients’ medical history, treatments and other health information. But while electronic data keeping […]
By Michele Turner As we start to age, balance and coordination can affect our overall health. Few people realize, until after the fact, that a risk fall can set a person back for months and can even lead to death. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to older people in the […]
