Members of Congress on Their Caregiving ChallengesA Capitol Hill briefing was held to raise awareness of caregivers' needsNovember 9, 2017
Thinking Outside the Doctor’s Office About Healthy AgingA Milken Institute summit explores issues like housing and transportationOctober 30, 2017
Believing in the ‘Cult of Statin Denial’ Could Be DeadlyA prominent physician criticizes supplement proponents' claims that cholesterol is goodJuly 25, 2017
Caffeinated or Not, Coffee May Help You Live LongerNew research provides more good news for those who love their javaJuly 11, 2017
No More Finger Pricks for Some With DiabetesThe glucose test may not keep you healthier, so why are many still doing it?June 19, 2017
What's Causing Your Back Pain and What to Do About ItThe reason for your back pain may not be what you thinkMarch 30, 2017
Fecal Transplants Increasingly Seen as Legitimate TreatmentProponents laud its ability to cure the infection C. diff, which can be deadlyDecember 30, 2016
Is Red Meat Killing You?This Fourth of July, what you throw on the grill is coming under fireJune 28, 2016
Can You Really Reverse Diabetes?Recent research gives some surprising insights into the diseaseMay 17, 2016
Are You Going Broke Caring for a Loved One With Dementia?American caregivers are making painful sacrifices, a new report saysMarch 30, 2016
Drug Prices for Older Adults Soaring, Report SaysA new AARP study finds specialty medications particularly expensiveMarch 2, 2016
Do You Really Need to Get an Annual Checkup?Physicians disagree on the need for one when you're not sickFebruary 16, 2016
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Kill You?The disease reportedly contributed to the recent death of The Eagles' Glenn FreyJanuary 21, 2016
The Breast Cancers Mammograms Are Likely to MissBut more testing may be unnecessary and costly, experts sayOctober 30, 2015
Potential Treatments Ahead for Alzheimer's DiseaseFoundation announces promising research in the fight against the illnessSeptember 30, 2015
The New Good News About Taking Baby AspirinA panel says it can protect against more than heart attacks and strokesSeptember 15, 2015
Why Women Get Alzheimer's More Often Than MenNew research on whether it's their hormones, education or brainsJuly 21, 2015
Do Older Drivers Deserve Their Bad Reputation?Some people 65+ say older drivers are more dangerous than drunk driversJuly 10, 2015
Which Works Better: Choosing a Diet or Being Assigned One?You may be surprised at the results of this new studyJune 23, 2015
Could Your Mom or Dad Be Malnourished?7 questions to ask to address this growing problem December 3, 2014
Beware Direct-to-Consumer Breast Cancer TestsA study finds claims on sites touting them aren't supported by evidenceOctober 17, 2014
Older Mothers, Longer LivesResearch shows giving birth later may be a marker for longevityJuly 24, 2014
How Long Should You Get Health Screenings?After a certain age, some may not offer any benefitJuly 9, 2014
Why Being a Grandma May Be Good for the BrainNew research finds a hidden benefit in caring for grandkidsJune 9, 2014