February 07, 2012: Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age
Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says

February 03, 2012: Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general

February 03, 2012: Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say

January 18, 2012: 'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds
Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

January 17, 2012: Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls: Study
Injury risk was doubled compared to those with fewer prescriptions

January 10, 2012: Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome
Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

December 21, 2011: '27 Club' Debunked: Musicians Aren't Prone to Die at That Age
But, they do face a higher risk of premature death, researchers report

December 12, 2011: After Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction Is Safe for Older Women
As population ages, more women over 60 will face the choice, study notes

December 08, 2011: Breast Cancer Gene Puts Survivors at Higher Odds for Recurrence
Those first diagnosed before 40 even more likely to develop cancer in the other breast, study says

December 06, 2011: Most U.S. Presidents Live Longer Than Their Peers
Stress of the White House doesn't seem to shave years from a man's life, study finds

November 21, 2011: At-Home Blood Pressure Readings Might Help Track Ailing Brain: Study
Portable device that measures BP changes during daily activities also may shed light on brain health

November 20, 2011: Seniors' Memory Doesn't Seem to Improve With Sleep: Study
Age-related brain changes seen as likely cause for some memory problems in elderly, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
Researchers say doctors may fear side-effects in the elderly

November 16, 2011: Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study
Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack

November 15, 2011: Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks
Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say

November 10, 2011: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Fall as Population Ages
The elderly may help curb trend because they will fly and drive less, scientists say

November 01, 2011: 'Mini' Stem Cell Transplant May Help Seniors With Blood Cancer
One-third of study patients over 60 had improved overall 5-year survival, researchers report

October 18, 2011: Factors Identified That May Raise Risk of Early Menopause
Studies suggest links to inflammatory diseases and breast cancer genes

September 27, 2011: Do Men Need Colon Cancer Screening Earlier Than Women Do?
Austrian study finds more cancers at younger ages in men

September 20, 2011: Higher Risk of Second Breast Cancer Seen in Black Women
Those diagnosed under 45 also at greater risk for more aggressive form of disease, research shows

September 16, 2011: Fall-Prone Seniors May Have Trouble Adjusting to Poorer Vision
Some elderly may not alter their walking speed when their sight is impaired, study finds

September 15, 2011: Certain 'Senior Moments' May Signal Mental Decline
Getting lost in familiar places, trouble following a group conversation are red flags, study finds

September 13, 2011: Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure a Year Ahead of Whites
New research shows those with pre-hypertension progress more rapidly without lifestyle changes

September 07, 2011: For Young Breast Cancer Patients, Breast-Conserving Therapy Appears Effective
Two studies find similar survival for women under 40 with a lumpectomy or a mastectomy

August 31, 2011: Being Heavier May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes for Women Over 60
But that's no reason to put on unhealthy extra pounds, experts say

August 30, 2011: Women Married Before Age 18 at Higher Risk of Mental Woes: Study
Research sees slight rise in rate of these problems, but can't confirm early marriage as cause

August 29, 2011: Some Older Americans Overwhelmed by Medicare Options, Study Says
Those experiencing mental decline may have the most trouble sorting through the options

August 09, 2011: Sleep Apnea Could Up Risk of Dementia In Elderly Women
Odds of cognitive impairment 85 percent higher, study finds

August 03, 2011: Another Blood Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
But experts say test has got a long way to go before commercial use

August 03, 2011: Genes, Not Healthy Living, Get Most to Age 100
Male centenarians even more likely to have been slothful, although fewer are obese

August 02, 2011: Statins May Help Heart in Some Young Stroke Patients
Taking the meds after a brain blockage was linked to fewer heart problems in those under 50: study

July 19, 2011: Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Tougher When It's Not Patient's Call
Study found surrogate decision-making causes delay, boosts costs

July 19, 2011: More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp
Even if you start late in life, physical activity can help preserve mental ability, study finds

July 15, 2011: Cigarette Tax Unlikely to Deter Some Smokers: Report
Higher prices do not keep wealthier smokers, middle-aged from lighting up, research shows

July 12, 2011: Bed Sores Afflict More Blacks in Nursing Homes Than Whites: Study
Differences in staffing and even mattress quality may help explain disparity, researchers say

July 11, 2011: Older Adults Have to Exercise More to Maintain Muscle Size, Study Finds
But resistance training once a week kept up strength, researchers found

July 01, 2011: Military Members Face Raised Risk of Osteoarthritis: Study
Repetitive joint movements may play a role, researchers suggest

June 23, 2011: Early Talk Therapy May Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back
Less depression, longer life seen in those who had talk therapy soon after stroke, researchers find

June 20, 2011: Results of Bodychecking in Youth Hockey Examined
Canadian study finds injury rates at age 13-14 don't depend on age when kids began bodychecking

June 17, 2011: Language Delays Seen in Kids in Institutions Beyond Age 2
The earlier they are placed in foster care the better, study suggests

June 08, 2011: Migraine Plus PTSD 4 Times More Likely in Men: Study
Type, timing of trauma may play role in migraine-PTSD connection, researchers say

May 25, 2011: Study Finds Almost 1 in 5 Young Adults Has High Blood Pressure
Rate is much higher than was previously reported in 24- to 32-year-olds in U.S.

May 24, 2011: Study Ties Blood Markers to Death Risk in Heart Failure
Finding should help identify high and low risk among elderly patients, experts say

May 03, 2011: Bright Side of Paying More at the Pump? Fewer Car Crashes
Mississippi study reports link between higher gas prices and drop in drunken-driving accidents

April 29, 2011: Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Studies
New research, though preliminary, could reignite debate on best time to start routine breast cancer screening

April 28, 2011: Injuries Among Older Workers on the Rise: CDC
Falls are the most common causes of mishaps

April 26, 2011: Frailty Prevalence May Rise Throughout Adulthood
It's not limited to those older than 65, study finds

April 26, 2011: Being 'Housebound' Linked to Alzheimer's in Elderly
But finding may be an effect, rather than a cause, of damaging brain changes, researchers say

April 25, 2011: Music Training May Help Keep Aging Brain Healthy
Older people with the most musical experience scored highest on cognitive tests, study shows

April 25, 2011: Experts Offer New Guidance for Blood Pressure Control in Elderly
Lifestyle changes, use of antihypertensive drugs urged to reduce health problems in those over 80