Genetic Testing Proposed for Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Age 65+
FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women older than 65 years of age with estrogen...
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Geriatrics
Loneliness Linked to Use of High-Risk Meds in Seniors
FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness is a powerful predictor of use of...
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Antibody Levels High With COVID-19 Vaccination for Previously Infected
FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...
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All Health Care, Long-Term Care Workers in California Must Get COVID-19 Shots
FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — All 2.2 million health care workers and long-term...
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Poorer Motor Function in Seniors Linked to Mortality Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Poorer motor function in older age is associated...
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Largest Operator of Nursing Homes in U.S. Issues Vaccine Mandate for All Workers
THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The largest operator of nursing homes in the...
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Moderna Vaccine’s Protection Does Not Wane After Six Months: Report
THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Moderna Inc. announced on Thursday that the...
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Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Could Come in September
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is speeding...
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WHO Slams COVID-19 Booster Shots in Wealthy Nations
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Wealthy nations should not be giving COVID-19...
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COVID-19 Booster Shots to Be Offered to 32 Million Brits
TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Booster COVID-19 shots will be offered to 32...
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Delta Variant Accounts for Most Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Cases
TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The delta variant of severe acute respiratory...
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Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infections ID’d in Fully Vaccinated
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breakthrough severe acute respiratory syndrome...
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Exercise, Moderate Caloric Restriction Improves Aortic Stiffness in Obese Older Adults
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Combining aerobic exercise with moderate caloric...
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Higher Midlife Net Worth Tied to Greater Longevity
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Net worth at midlife is associated with longevity...
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Florida Sees Record Number of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Florida reached another grim milestone on Sunday...
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New Data Show the Power of COVID-19 Vaccines
MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is borne out...
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Some Seniors Report Worsening Mental Health in Pandemic
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 20 percent of older adults reported worsening...
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Report Questions Benefit of FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many of the drugs in the U.S. Food and Drug...
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More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 56.8 percent of health care personnel...
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Cognitive Decline May Up Bone Loss, Fracture Risk in Older Women
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant association between...
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