Patient Resources
Get Healthy!
Results for search "Age".
Health News Results - 114
Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
- Full Page
Cancer is surging among people under 50, a new global study reveals.
Over the past 30 years, new cases have increased 79% worldwide in that age bracket, according to a report published Sept. 5 in B...
Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
- Full Page
The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.
The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lif...
Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
- Full Page
With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.
A new study suggests the microbiome — the community of microorganisms in the body — may play a role.
“Younger people with colorectal cancer have more biological...
69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2022
- Full Page
The difference between age 69 and age 70 is, of course, just a single year.
Yet, organizations that receive organs for transplant patients are less likely to choose one from the older donor, a
Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
- Full Page
Your age may play a huge role in whether you'll decide to get a COVID vaccine, new research finds.
Though vaccine hesitancy due to personal politics has drawn a lot of media attention, a University of Georgia
Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
- Full Page
Older adults are no more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, with the exception of the very oldest, a new study finds.
Falling for fake news can have significant physical, emotional and financial consequences, especially for older adults who may have their l...
Stroke Rate Rises Among Young Americans, Even as It Declines for Seniors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2022
- Full Page
Although there's been a marked decline in rates of stroke among older adults over the past 30 years, growing numbers of young Americans are having strokes.
Obesity may be one reason why, experts sa...
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
- Full Page
People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days when they were s...
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms
- Robert Preidt
- December 17, 2021
- Full Page
A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.
The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have
Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- November 17, 2021
- Full Page
Nearly 1 in 3 older Americans plan an extended trip next year, and 1 in 4 plan to travel for the holidays, but many will take COVID-19 into account, a new survey shows.
If COVID cases surge at their destination, 20% said they would definitely change their plans, and anot...
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2021
- Full Page
Is there an ideal time to go to bed every night if you want to dodge heart disease?
Apparently there is, claims a new study that found hitting the sack between 10 and 11 p.m. may be the ideal time to cut the risk for cardiovascular trouble.
The finding may be worth...
Will an Early-Stage Breast Cancer Spread? New Analysis Offers Some Answers
- Robert Preidt
- November 3, 2021
- Full Page
It's a life-and-death prediction: How likely is early-stage breast cancer to spread throughout the rest of a patient's body?
A new analysis that tried to make that call easier for doctors to predict found that a younger age at diagnosis was a strong indicator of spreadin...
A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
- Robert Preidt
- November 2, 2021
- Full Page
Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women's risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say.
They analyzed blood samples and medical data from 527 pregnant U.K. women, including 158 in their 20...
Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
- Full Page
Younger patients with advanced colon cancer don't live longer than older patients, but it's unclear why, researchers say.
The authors of the new study said they were surprised by the findings, which come as colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans.
...
When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner
- October 11, 2021
- Full Page
Most adults who lose smell or taste due to COVID-19 infection regain those senses within months, but a quick recovery is more likely in those under 40, a new study finds.
After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival
- Cara Murez
- September 15, 2021
- Full Page
Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to experience serious disability or die after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), new research reveals.
"This important research finding sheds light on a crucial health care issue that has become more dire durin...
Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2021
- Full Page
The recommended age to start screening overweight and obese people for diabetes will be lowered by five years from 40 to 35, the nation's leading panel of preventive health experts has announced.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has decided an earlier fiv...
Neuro Surprise: Some Brain Skills Might Improve With Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2021
- Full Page
There's an old saying, "Age and guile beat youth and exuberance," and new research suggests there might be something to that.
Some key brain functions can improve in people as they age, researchers report, challenging the notion that our mental abilities decline across t...
Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2021
- Full Page
Growing numbers of pregnant women are developing gestational diabetes, putting them and their babies at risk for complications later on.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who weren't already diabetic.
Between 2011 an...
Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Early-Onset Colon Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- August 18, 2021
- Full Page
Foods rich in vitamin D may help protect younger adults against colon cancer, researchers report.
While colon cancer is decreasing overall, cases among younger adults have been on the rise. The trends dovetail with a decline in vitamin D intake from foods such as fish, m...
Is It COVID? Early Signs May Differ by Age, Gender
- Robert Preidt
- August 4, 2021
- Full Page
Exactly what symptoms of early COVID-19 infection you suffer may depend on both your age and gender, a new study finds.
"As part of our study, we have been able to identify that the profile of symptoms due to COVID-19 differs from one group to another. This suggests that...
Lowering Medicare Age Could Help Close Racial Gaps in Health Care: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 29, 2021
- Full Page
Could reducing racial disparities in health care be as simple as lowering the age at which Americans qualify for Medicare?
Yes, claims a new study that suggests lowering eligibility from age 65 to age 60 could go a long way toward addressing inequities in health insuranc...
Mixed Progress Against Cancers in Teens, Young Adults
- Robert Preidt
- July 28, 2021
- Full Page
There's some encouraging news for U.S. teens and young adults with cancer.
Survival rates have improved for several types of cancer, though gains have been limited for some common kinds, according to a long-term study published online July 26 in the journal Cancer
Severe COVID for People Under 45: Who's Most at Risk?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2021
- Full Page
Young people aren't immune from severe COVID-19, and a new study warns that some are more at risk than others.
Folks under 45 have more than triple the risk for severe COVID-19 if they have cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, according t...
COVID Drove Biggest Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Since World War II
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2021
- Full Page
Exactly how deadly has the coronavirus pandemic been in the United States? New research confirms it has had a big hand in slashing life expectancy by a year and a half.
That's the lowest level of life expectancy since 2003 and the largest one-year decline since World War...
COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From Infection
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- July 15, 2021
- Full Page
People who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a much stronger immune system response against the new coronavirus than those who've previously been infected, according to a new study.
"Vaccinated individuals had the highest antibody levels, nearly three times ...
Athletes Face Twice the Odds for A-Fib
- Robert Preidt
- July 13, 2021
- Full Page
Athletes have a much higher risk of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation than non-athletes, and younger athletes have a higher risk than older athletes, according to a new report from Britain.
Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is an irregular, often rapid heart rate t...
Marijuana Use Tied to Higher Odds for Thoughts of Suicide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2021
- Full Page
Young adults who use marijuana appear to have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide, according to a new study from the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
In fact, the risk that someone between 18 and 34 will think about, plan for or atte...
State of Mind Matters for Survival After Heart Attack
- Robert Preidt
- May 7, 2021
- Full Page
Poor mental health after a heart attack may increase young and middle-aged adults' risk of another heart attack or death a few years later, a new study suggests.
The study included 283 heart attack survivors, aged 18 to 61 with an average age of 51, who completed questio...
Who's Most Likely to Join a Clinical Trial?
- Robert Preidt
- May 4, 2021
- Full Page
Cancer patients most likely to sign up for clinical trials during their treatment include people of color, those with higher incomes and those who are younger, a new study finds.
"This study informs our understanding of who is participating in cancer clinical trials," sa...
Many Americans Wrong About Sun's Skin Cancer Dangers: Poll
- Cara Murez
- May 4, 2021
- Full Page
You might think everybody knows how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays, but a new survey reveals that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety and skin cancer.
That's the surprising takeaway from an American Academy of Dermatology (A...
'Heart-in-a-Box' Can Be Lifesaving, Matching Up Distant Donors With Patients
- Sarah Collins HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2021
- Full Page
A few days after his 74th birthday, Don Stivers received his dream gift -- a new heart.
"I was born with a very lousy heart," he explained. "Growing up, I decided I was going to overcome it and go to the Olympics and be a strong boy. And so everything I did was against ...
Heart Disease Gaining on Cancer as Leading Cause of Death in Young Women
- Robert Preidt
- April 2, 2021
- Full Page
Heart disease is gaining on cancer as the leading cause of death among American women under 65.
"Young women in the United States are becoming less healthy, which is now reversing prior improvements seen in heart disease deaths for the gender," said Dr. Erin Michos, asso...
Survived a Heart Attack? Long Work Hours Raise Your Odds for Another
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2021
- Full Page
Sometimes it's best to say no to overtime: A new Canadian study finds that working too hard after a heart attack could boost your odds for a repeat.
Their new study found that people who work more than 55 hours a week after a heart attack are twice as likely to have anot...
Loneliness in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2021
- Full Page
Middle-aged folks who feel persistently lonely appear to have a nearly doubled risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.
If you take steps to counter your loneliness, however, you might actually reduce your dementia risk, the researchers fo...
Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations at Same Age
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2021
- Full Page
Medicine may have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last century, but Generation X and millennials are in worse health than their parents and grandparents were at their age.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at markers of physical and mental health acr...
Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2021
- Full Page
People really do vary in how fast they age, and the divergence starts in young adulthood, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that by the tender age of 45, people with a faster pace of "biological aging" were more likely to feel, function and look far older than ...
Many U.S. Mammography Centers Aren't Following Expert Guidelines: Report
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2021
- Full Page
An ongoing debate about when and how often women should undergo screening mammograms is intensifying in medical circles.
A new study and an editorial published online March 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine are adding new fuel to the fight.
The research suggest...
Vaccinating Oldest First for COVID Saves the Most Lives: Study
- Robert Preidt
- March 1, 2021
- Full Page
Putting the oldest people near the front of the line for COVID-19 shots will save more lives and may extend their lifespan, too, researchers say.
The new study findings challenge the view that older people should be lower on the list for shots because they have a shorter...
A Third of COVID Survivors Have Long-Haul Symptoms, Even After Mild Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
- Full Page
Many patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 could become "long haulers," suffering symptoms months after they clear their non-life-threatening infection, new research shows.
About 33% of COVID-19 patients who were never sick enough to require hospitalization continue to...
Not the Flu: COVID Death Risk Is 3.5 Times That of Influenza
- February 15, 2021
- Full Page
The risk of death from COVID-19 is more than triple that from seasonal flu, researchers in Canada say.
Their findings are similar to recent studies from the United States and France. The study was published Feb. 10 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Does 'Prediabetes' Lead to Full-Blown Diabetes? Age May Be Key
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2021
- Full Page
Few older adults with prediabetes will actually go on to develop type 2 diabetes, new research concludes.
The surprising finding suggests that while prediabetes is a useful predictor of diabetes risk in young and middle-aged adults, that's not the case in older folks.
After Long Decline, Breast Cancers in Young U.S. Women Are On the Rise
- February 9, 2021
- Full Page
Breast cancer death rates are inching up in American women under age 40 again, after more than two decades of decline, researchers say.
The study authors said they hoped their new report would lead to a deeper look at reasons for the change.
"Our hope is that these...
Being Frail Greatly Raises COVID-19 Death Risk: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 9, 2021
- Full Page
Severe frailty significantly increases the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, British researchers say.
In their new study, the investigators analyzed data from more than 5,700 COVID-19 patients at 55 hospitals in 12 countries. They found that those who were severely fra...
How Dangerous Is Coronavirus to the Middle-Aged?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2021
- Full Page
Middle-aged folks' risk of dying from a COVID-19 infection is higher than they might think, a new study reports.
The risk of death from COVID increases with age, but researchers have found that the upward curve grows exponentially steeper with every extra decade.
O...
Vasectomy Reversal Just as Successful in Men Over 50
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2020
- Full Page
Vasectomy reversal is as viable in men over 50 as in those who are younger, a new study says.
About 20% of American men who have a vasectomy want to father children in the future, and about 6% will seek a vasectomy reversal, previous research shows.
However, it's b...
Esophageal Cancer on the Rise Among the Young: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 22, 2020
- Full Page
Esophageal cancer is increasing among young Americans, and they're more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease, according to a new study.
Esophageal cancer accounts for about 1% of U.S. cancer diagnoses, and just over 18,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed natio...
Pandemic Putting Americans Under Great Mental Strain: Poll
- Steven Reinberg
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
COVID-19, health care, the economy, systemic racism and the presidential election are a threat to the nation's mental health, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) poll.
Seventy-eight percent of adults polled said the pandemic is causing major str...
Cancer Takes Heavy Toll on Women's Work and Finances: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 12, 2020
- Full Page
Young women with cancer are at a high risk for employment and financial consequences, a new study finds.
"Our study addresses the burden of employment disruption and financial hardship among young women with cancer -- a group who may be at particular risk for poor f...
Study Sheds Light on Why COVID-19 Hits Elderly Hardest
- Robert Preidt
- September 30, 2020
- Full Page
Elderly people who get COVID-19 have lower levels of important immune cells, which may explain why they are more likely than younger patients to have severe symptoms or die, new research suggests.
For the study, the researchers analyzed blood samples from 30 people w...