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Pope Injured; Dietitian Defends Ultraprocessed Foods; Woman Dies Midflight

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 16, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Infrequent Zoledronate Infusions Reduced Vertebral Fractures Soon After Menopause

As few as one infusion per decade lowered risk

Jan 15, 2025
A computer rendering of a vertebral fracture.
Supplemental Benefits Offer Few Advantages for MA Enrollees

Those with MA and traditional Medicare plans had similar rates of care and spending on "extras"

Jan 15, 2025
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USPSTF Unveils Final Recs for Osteoporosis Screening to Prevent Fractures

Revisions could yield substantive changes for screening in younger women, say editorialists

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of a female radiologist performing a bone density scan of her female patient.
Dementia Cases to Double in the U.S.

1 million adults projected to develop dementia each year by 2060

Jan 13, 2025
A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by amyloid plaques.
Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset

Florey Dementia Index leverages age and test scores

Jan 09, 2025
A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between nerve cells.
Gabapentin May Not Raise the Risk of Falling After All

No additional risk in older adults newly prescribed the drug, comparative analysis shows

Jan 06, 2025
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Japanese Woman Who Was the World's Oldest Person at 116 Has Died

Born in Osaka, Tomiko Itooka was a high school volleyball player and climbed Mount Ontake twice

Jan 06, 2025
A photo of Tomiko Itooka, being celebrated for her 116th birthday at a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan, on May 23, 2024.
Nurse Arrested in NICU Investigation; Oldest Woman Dies; What Medicaid Cuts May Mean

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 06, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Skeptics Question Transmissible Alzheimer's Claims

Cadaveric growth hormone recipients with brain changes didn't have Alzheimer's, they say

Jan 03, 2025
 A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between neurons.
Older Immunocompromised Folks May Need More From RSV Vaccines

Limited seroconversion and preF IgG fold rises observed

Dec 31, 2024
A computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus particles.
New Guidelines Update Alzheimer's and Dementia Evaluations

Clinical practice recommendations cover both primary and specialty care

Dec 31, 2024
A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming around neurons.
Omega Fatty Acid Changes Tied to Lower Proliferation Rate in Early Prostate Cancer

Lack of control for dietary modification blurred effects of fish oil, experts caution

Dec 30, 2024
A photo of a man pouring fish oil supplements into his hand.
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