Lawmakers’ efforts aim to extend solvency of Social Security
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2023
A bill aimed at extending the solvency of the Social Security program has been proposed by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as well as Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Val Hoyle (D-OR)....
High cardiovascular health tied to longer life expectancy free of disease
Mar 06, 2023
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference was seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status.
FDA panel to again weigh merit of decongestant that many call useless
Mar 06, 2023
The agency’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet in April to consider the effectiveness of the oral version of phenylephrine.
ACC: Bempedoic acid cuts cardiovascular event risk in statin-intolerant
Mar 06, 2023
Those receiving bempedoic acid had a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol and significantly lower incidence of composite of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis
Mar 06, 2023
The associations were strongest for younger workers and female workers.
Magnitude of reduction in PSA level may indicate outcomes in prostate cancer
Mar 06, 2023
The findings were seen for men treated with enzalutamide for nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Key to providing healthcare in senior living? ‘Just get started’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2023
Thinking about tapping into Medicare payment models to deliver healthcare to senior living residents? One expert has some rather stark advice.
Bill giving veterans more long-term care options passes Senate committee
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2023
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved this week the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, which is meant to expand options for veterans in need of long-term care. The bill, if ultimately signed into...
NFL players’ concussion symptoms tied to cognitive functioning decades later
Mar 03, 2023
The number of diagnosed concussions and length of playing career were not tied to later cognition.
Nudging residents toward positive habits can decrease social isolation: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2023
Nudging older adults toward positive habits can be effective in promoting increased activity and engaging those who are socially isolated, especially men, according to the results of a new study conducted...