Adjuvant Therapy Recommendations for Breast Cancer Drop Between Ages 69 and 70
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Between ages 69 and 70 years, there is a decline in adjuvant therapy recommendations for early breast cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Bi…
Learn MoreCuidar dientes y encías podría proteger al cerebro que envejece
JUEVES, 2 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuidar bien los dientes (cepillarse, usar hilo dental, realizar revisiones dentales regulares) es, por supuesto, importante para una buena salud. Ahora, los investigadores señalan que también es esencia…
Learn MoreCancer Mortality Rates Increased for Older Seniors With T2DM
FRIDAY, Feb. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For people with type 2 diabetes, cancer mortality rates are increased for those aged 75 and 85 years and with specific cancers, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Diabetologia.Suping Ling, from th…
Learn MoreSports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest Uncommon in Older Adults
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (SrSCA) is rare in older adults, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.Lauri Holmstrom, M.D., Ph.D., from the Cedars-Sinai Heal…
Learn MoreRelacionan las pastillas para dormir con un mayor riesgo de demencia
MIÉRCOLES, 1 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas mayores que toman con frecuencia somníferos quizá aumenten su riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad de Alzheimer, advierte un nuevo estudio.Los somníferos están entre los medicamentos de uso …
Learn MoreSocial Isolation Tied to Wide Variety of Dementia Risk Factors
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social isolation is associated with risk factors for Alzheimer disease-related dementias (ADRD), across lifestyle behaviors, physical health, and mental health, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in…
Learn MoreCaring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Taking good care of your teeth — brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups — is, of course, important for good health. Now researchers say it’s also vital for brain health.While it was already clear that …
Learn MoreFighting Liver Cancer Takes Big Financial Toll: Study
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Out-of-pocket costs can leave Medicare patients with the most common type of liver cancer in financial distress.While Medicare payments in the first year after diagnosis with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ex…
Learn MoreEl matrimonio podría ‘proteger’ de la demencia
MARTES, 31 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Casarse se vincula ahora con unos cerebros que envejecen más sanos: las personas que permanecen casadas a largo plazo podrían obtener cierta protección de la demencia, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los invest…
Learn MoreSleeping Pills Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who frequently take sleeping medications may be raising their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study warns.Sleep medications are one of the most commonly used medications in older adult…
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