Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they’re taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say. “Our findings…
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Stress about the COVID-19 pandemic may be eclipsing holiday joy for many older Americans, a new poll reveals. About half (47%) of 50- to 80-year-olds…
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When a woman’s periods begin to slow down and finally stop, digestive problems often pick up — and new research suggests race and ethnicity play…
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Many folks turn to pot to help them relax and get a good night’s sleep, but new research finds the practice may do the exact…
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Quitting smoking is especially important during pregnancy, and now a new study suggests that when it comes to kicking the habit, cash may be just…
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College students are not bouncing back from the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a troubling new study finds. Researchers were surprised to find…
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A boy or a girl? New research suggests that the air pregnant women breathe or the water they drink could play a role in their…
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Checking older adults’ resting heart rate could help identify those who are more likely to experience a decline in mental function, a Swedish study suggests.…
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An experimental hormone therapy pill can effectively stall the progression of breast cancer, even in older patients whose tumors have mutated to make such therapy…
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Besides its terrible impact on mental health, postpartum depression can also bring long-term financial struggles to affected women, new research shows. “These findings highlight the…
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A heart condition, myocarditis, has been found in a number of U.S. college athletes who have had COVID-19, a new study finds. Myocarditis has also…
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Repetitive head hits are common in football, and they’re also linked to debilitating brain injuries. But rendering a definitive diagnosis typically means waiting for autopsy…
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