Longevity - Page 134

January 13, 2015

NYC doctor who performed fatal liposuction turns himself in on manslaughter charges

The Park Avenue doctor who performed a risky liposuction that killed a gorgeous Manhattan woman has been indicted on manslaughter charges and turned himself in this morning, authorities said

January 13, 2015

US military veteran suicides rise, one dies every 65 minutes

The most extensive study yet by the U.S. government on suicide among military veterans shows more veterans are killing themselves than previously thought, with 22 deaths a day - or one every 65 minutes, on average

November 20, 2014

Docs, Nurses: Many Seriously Ill Patients Get Too Much Care

A third of doctors working in intensive care units (ICUs) believe one or more of their patients is getting inappropriate care, with slightly fewer nurses sharing the sentiment

November 20, 2014

100 Year-Old Ohio Doctor Still Treats Patients

The 100-year-old doctor still makes house calls. Dr. Fred Goldman from Cincinnati recently celebrated his 100th birthday and has no plans to retire yet.

November 20, 2014

Health Panel Takes Heat on Cancer Screening Advice

The experiences of these doctors shows just how difficult it will be to curb spiraling costs in the world's most expensive healthcare system by determining what screenings work, based on a rigorous study of clinical evidence, and what can lead to unnecessary and risky procedures

November 20, 2014

FDA to Review Pfizer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

U.S. health regulators have accepted the application for Pfizer Inc's closely watched experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug

November 20, 2014

Family says world's oldest person dies at 115

The family of world's oldest person Dina Manfredini says the woman from Johnston, Iowa, has died at age 115

November 20, 2014

US deaths reach record as population grows, ages

U.S. deaths surpassed 2.5 million for the first time last year, reflecting the nation's growing and aging population

November 20, 2014

Least-educated white Americans show sharpest decline in life expectancy

New research has revealed that life expectancy for the least-educated white Americans has been on the decline – falling by four years since 1990

November 20, 2014

Driver's seat safer than sidewalk for older adults

Driving gets more dangerous with age, but older adults may be more vulnerable while walking on the sidewalk than behind the wheel