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Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults

October 24, 2015

Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults

Older adults with low vitamin D levels - and that accounts for most of them - may lose their memories and thinking abilities faster than those with normal vitamin D levels, researchers say.

Teen with untreatable form of cancer writes song to say goodbye

October 24, 2015

Teen with untreatable form of cancer writes song to say goodbye

After learning he just had months – or maybe a year – to live, 17-year-old Zach Sobiech of Lakeland, Minn., created a song titled “Clouds,” to say goodbye to friends and family

'Good' cholesterol may not actually be that good

October 24, 2015

'Good' cholesterol may not actually be that good

A new study finds ‘good’ cholesterol may not be as good for you as previously thought

Soy tied to better lung cancer survival among women

October 23, 2015

Soy tied to better lung cancer survival among women

Women with lung cancer who ate the most soy before their diagnosis might live a little longer than those who ate the least, according to a new study

Caring for loved one with Alzheimer's may be most stressful for spouse

October 23, 2015

Caring for loved one with Alzheimer's may be most stressful for spouse

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease isn't easy under the best of circumstances, but it may be much more stressful for spouses and people who suffer from depression, a Finnish study suggests.

Adults get 11 percent of calories from fast food

October 23, 2015

Adults get 11 percent of calories from fast food

On an average day, U.S. adults get roughly 11 percent of their calories from fast food, a government study shows. That's down slightly from the 13 percent reported the last time the government tried to pin down how much of the American diet is coming from fast food

The importance of exercise for the elderly

October 23, 2015

The importance of exercise for the elderly

Jack Faust, a 101-year-old Navy veteran of World War II, is making headlines by competing in the 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games, a sports and recreation competition for former soldiers over the age of 55. Faust plans to tackle such events as bowling, shuffleboard, air rifle and checkers – all of which he’ll undertake in a wheelchair. While Faust’s story may seem farfetched for some, an expert says it highlights the importance of the geriatric population to stay physically active.

Doctors worry as heart drug research loses steam

October 23, 2015

Doctors worry as heart drug research loses steam

The hunt for new heart drugs is losing momentum as resources are switched to other areas, notably cancer research, where investors get a better bang for their buck.

Racing death: How can runners be saved from cardiac arrest?

October 23, 2015

Racing death: How can runners be saved from cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrests during long-distance races are very rare. But when they do occur, they are almost always deadly. So what can be done to prevent these tragedies? Should race organizers be stricter with their registration requirements?

Breast implants may make cancer harder to find

October 23, 2015

Breast implants may make cancer harder to find

Breast implants may make it more difficult to detect breast cancer at an early stage, a new analysis suggests.