Planetary Health Diet Index linked to lower total, cause-specific mortality
Jun 10, 2024
Reductions seen in death from a variety of causes; PHDI scores were also associated with environmental impact
Business briefs, Nov. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2023
“No end in sight” for vaccine challenges … DOL offers webinar to help long-term care employers reduce wage violations … FHA proposes changes to reverse mortgage program … Minimum staff proposal...
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday announced a stay on its climate rules while their legality is challenged in consolidated cases before an appeals court.
Justice Department, FTC update merger guidelines
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2023
New guidelines released Monday by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission outline factors and frameworks that the agencies will evaluate when reviewing mergers and acquisitions.
Jill Biden announces $100 million for research on women’s health
Feb 22, 2024
Biden noted that science hasn’t paid enough attention to the health conditions that many women face. The $100 million will fund “life-changing” work being done by women’s health researchers...
More news for Thursday, June 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2024
LeadingAge joins call for increased guardrails on Medicare Advantage’s use of AI … Researchers note increasing trends in cannabis-related disorders in US older adults … Sedentary behavior tied to...
Fourth-gen robot model aimed at senior living plays chess, cracks jokes
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
Senior living robot developers are hoping for “mass production” soon of a fourth-generation model that plays chess and leads yoga classes.
4.0 percent of seniors had received dementia diagnosis in 2022
Jun 13, 2024
An increase in the percentage with a dementia diagnosis was seen with increasing age; a decrease was seen with an increasing education level.
Older women workers face significant financial hurdles: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2024
Women aged 55 or more years face significant financial hurdles, according to a recent report from the Center for American Progress.
Ultraprocessed food intake tied to chronic insomnia
Jun 04, 2024
The findings were independent of sociodemographics, lifestyle, diet quality and mental health status.