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Falls Are Increasingly Lethal for Older Americans

Falls Are Increasingly Lethal for Older Americans

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Deaths from falls are increasing sharply among elderly Americans, a new study finds. Nearly 25,000 people 75 and older died as a result of falls in 2016 — almost three times as many as in 2000. And experts warn that […]

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Could perking up gut bacteria promote healthy aging?

Could perking up gut bacteria promote healthy aging?

Targeting the gut microbiome — the communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract — could be a way to treat a range of age-related conditions. Scientists made this conclusion after investigating the effect of transplanting fecal samples from young to aged mice. Jump-starting the gut bacteria may help people age more […]

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Immigrants Make Up 1 in 4 U.S. Health Care Workers

Immigrants Make Up 1 in 4 U.S. Health Care Workers

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — They say good help is hard to find, and America’s immigration policies could be making it even tougher in the health care field. Immigration crackdown efforts, the border wall included, are very likely to cost the elderly and disabled the […]

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Ketoconazole Cream (Nizoral) vs. Miconazole (Monistat)

Ketoconazole Cream (Nizoral) vs. Miconazole (Monistat)

Ketoconazole cream vs. miconazole: What’s the difference? Ketoconazole cream and miconazole are antifungal medications prescribed to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm. Ketoconazole cream is used to treat jock itch, dandruff, tinea versicolor, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidiomycosis. Miconazole is also used to treat vaginal fungal infections. Brand names for ketoconazole include Nizoral, […]

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Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study

Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study

Latest Sexual Health News MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents, here’s another reason your teenager should get enough sleep: A new study suggests tired teens may be more likely to have unsafe sex. Researchers analyzed data collected from 1,850 teens in Southern California between 2013 and 2017. The participants were 16 in 2013. […]

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How does exercise support health later in life?

How does exercise support health later in life?

New research shows that older adults who exercise regularly can perform everyday tasks more easily and gain independence. Swimming is a great way to stay fit in older age. Insufficient physical activity causes around 3.2 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These declining levels of physical activity may be […]

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Testicular Pain (Men and Boys: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)

Testicular Pain (Men and Boys: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)

What is the treatment for testicular pain? The treatment for testicular pain varies depending on the underlying cause. As already noted, some conditions causing testicular pain are medical emergencies requiring immediate surgical intervention. Testicular torsion treatment Definitive management of testicular torsion requires surgery by a urologist. During surgery, the affected testicle is untwisted, and if […]

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Rising Rx Drug Costs Continue to Create Tough Choices for Seniors

Rising Rx Drug Costs Continue to Create Tough Choices for Seniors

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A solid minority of senior citizens still struggles to afford their prescription medications, a new government report shows. About 5% of adults 65 and older don’t take their medication as prescribed to cut costs, according to survey data from the […]

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Take a New View of Aging

Take a New View of Aging

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The way you view aging can affect how well you manage stress. Older people who see aging negatively have stronger (negative) emotional reactions to day-to-day stresses, while such events have little effect on the moods of adults who are more […]