If you think drugs approved by the FDA can’t kill you, think again. A recent article in Stat...
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Why you should ask your loved ones about end of life care
Few of us think to ask loved ones about their end-of-life preferences. We may assume that the...
Hundreds of new drugs are harmful or ineffective
Contrary to what most of us may believe, drugs that are FDA-approved may be unsafe and even...
DailyMed: Know the potential harms of your prescriptions
Most of us take the prescription drugs our doctors prescribe without giving them a second thought...
Hear better with over the counter hearing aids
New research published in JAMA finds that low-cost over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may help...
91-year old gymnast competes in Berlin
Some people are never too old to do handstands on the parallel bars and other knock-your-socks off...
Raging Grannies promote social justice
“People need to understand that despite our cute little old lady appearance we are very serious...
94-year old woman runs half marathon
Last month, 94-year old Harriette Thompson ran the Rock ‘n Roll San Diego marathon, making...
Abuse of people 60 and older more common
Around the world, abuse of people 60 and older has become more common. A new World Health...
Eat less, live longer
Over the last 30 years, the risk of chronic conditions in people 55-64 has declined. Researchers...