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Overall, 7.4 percent of adults aged 85 years and older reported no chronic conditions, 37.3 percent reported four or more
Read More »Hypertension Is Most Common Chronic Condition in People Aged 85 Years and Older
Trump Administration to End Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth This July
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular crisis support line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults is shutting down July 17, federal officials confirmed this week.The “Press 3” option on the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which offers specialized support for LGBTQ+ callers, …
Read More »Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 3
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled amid a listeria outbreak that sickened 17 people and led to three deaths and one pregnancy loss.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service …
Read More »Dementia Caregivers Have Modifiable Risk Factors Increasing Their Own Risk
Findings seen particularly among younger dementia caregivers under 45 years of age
Read More »FDA Approves Twice-Yearly Yeztugo for Preexposure Prophylaxis to Cut HIV Risk
Approval marks first and only twice-yearly option available in the United States for PrEP
Read More »FDA Approves Once-Monthly Andembry for Hereditary Angioedema
The monoclonal antibody is a self-administered injection for prophylactic use to prevent attacks
Read More »2023 Unintentional Fall Death Rate Was 69.9/100,000 in Those Aged 65 and Older
Unintentional fall death rate higher for men than women; rates increased from 2003 to 2023 for men and women
Read More »Electroconvulsive Therapy Reduces Mortality in People With Depression
Findings seen for both suicide and overall mortality, with even stronger effects seen in more recent studies
Read More »DASH Diet for Diabetes With Low Sodium Reduces BP in Those With Diabetes
Most blood pressure benefits seen in the first three weeks of the diet
Read More »Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis
Waist-to-height ratio outperforms body mass index-indicated obesity
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