Arthritis isn’t just a condition affecting older people, it likely starts much earlier
Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 100 conditions affecting the joints.
All result in pain and often severely limit the activities a person can...
Scientists closer to treating heart disease in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of Otago are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
More than 60% of...
Treating common sleep problem may lower dementia risk
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be less...
Scientists find 4th Pfizer vaccine can prevent severe COVID-19
In a recent study from Tel Aviv University, scientists found that the fourth dose of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection against severe...
Cruciferous vegetables may help reverse kidney damage in diabetes
It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis.
The...
Common eye diseases and conditions in older people
The following eye problems can lead to vision loss and blindness in older adults. They may have few or no early symptoms.
Regular eye exams...
9 out of 10 patients with high blood pressure may need more treatment
In several recent studies from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found that many people with high blood pressure may need to get more treatment.
High...
Diabetes drugs may benefit lots of people with heart failure
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range...
Green tea and coffee linked to lower death risk in people with diabetes
In a study from Kyushu University, scientists found that drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of...
The first Omicron-adapted COVID-19 boosters are coming
There has been a lot of discussion in the media about Omicron-adapted COVID-19 boosters, which are undergoing regulatory approval in several countries.
The new booster...