Handgrip strength, neurocognitive measures linked in older adults
Jun 28, 2022
Muscular strength, as indicated by changes in handgrip strength, is associated with markers of cognitive aging in older adults.
FDA warns of U.S. norovirus cases linked to Canadian oysters
Apr 05, 2022
Older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections. The symptoms can lead to dehydration.
CPAP for sleep apnea not as effective in the very elderly
Feb 25, 2022
Compared with younger patients, CPAP treatment was less effective for adults age 80 years and older with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea.
FDA OKs third COVID-19 shot for vulnerable Americans
Aug 13, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a third “booster” shot of coronavirus vaccines for people with weakened immune systems, as the highly contagious delta variant continues...
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to precooked chicken; some sold to long-term care facilities
Jul 06, 2021
Long-term care facilities, hospitals and other facilities that serve people at higher risk for Listeria illness should take extra precautions, the CDC said.
Statin use not tied to cognitive decline, dementia in seniors
Jun 22, 2021
No association was seen for statin use versus nonuse with dementia, mild cognitive impairment or changes in cognitive function over time.
Botox injections linked to lower incidence of anxiety symptoms
Dec 23, 2021
A protective effect of BoNT was found for different indications, including in cosmetic use/facial muscles, migraine/facial and head muscles.
Vision impairment in middle-aged women tied to later depression
Nov 03, 2021
The authors call for early identification and timely correction of vision problems among women at midlife to help maintain good mental health.
FDA warns against using at-home COVID-19 test swabs in the throat
Jan 10, 2022
Throat swabs are common in some countries, but most self-tests in the United States require nasal samples.
Medicare spending spikes for dementia diagnoses in seniors
Jun 13, 2022
Medicare spending was higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment.