Assisted living affordability among adults’ top cost concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
The cost of assisted living, other long-term care settings and healthcare in general weighs heavily on the minds of older adults, according to the results of a new poll.
American Diabetes Association, June 21-24
Jul 01, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, drawing more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians,...
Number of prostate cancer cases set to increase to 2.9 million in 2040
Apr 05, 2024
Large increases in prostate cancer are expected due to the changing age structure and improving life expectancy.
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag
Mar 28, 2024
Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.
Woodshop group mixes sawdust and smiles
By
Foster Stubbs
Jun 05, 2024
The “Woodies” at CC Young Senior Living use woodworking to connect with the community. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
New prostate cancer urine test has high diagnostic accuracy
Apr 22, 2024
A higher AUROC was seen for the 18-gene MPS2 model compared with current guideline-endorsed biomarkers.
Wearable sensors improve balance assessment
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2024
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
FDA approves Capvaxive pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine
Jun 21, 2024
Merck says the vaccine covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 50 or more years.
CMS to conduct ‘focused review’ of Missouri, Texas delays in processing Medicaid applications
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 20, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a focused review of how the states of Missouri and Texas process Medicaid applications.
‘Significant benefits’ gained from state-run retirement savings programs: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
A state-run retirement savings program can provide “significant benefits” for workers whose employers don’t offer plans, according to a study of a model in Oregon recently published in Contemporary...