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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

November 20, 2014

FDA approves drug for rare leukemia

The Food and Drug Administration said it has approved Talon Therapeutics Inc's Marqibo treatment for adults with a rare form of leukemia known as Philadelphia chromosome negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia

November 20, 2014

Do sopranos live longer?

It’s long been known that women outlive men, on average; one proposed reason has been that estrogen provides protective benefits. And who has a lot of estrogen? Among other people, the kind of female opera singers who can hit the very highest of notes

November 20, 2014

No new cholera deaths in Cuba, outbreak contained at 158 cases

Cuba's Health Ministry on Saturday reported 158 cases of cholera, nearly three times as many as previously disclosed, but said there were no new deaths and the outbreak appears to have been contained and on the wane

November 20, 2014

The very old may feel helpless, but not depressed

People over 100 years old may say they feel "helpless" and "worthless" because they can't do the things they used to, but that doesn't mean they're not in good spirits suggests a new study

November 20, 2014

Tai chi may help balance in people with Parkinson's

The slow, controlled motions of tai chi can help the impaired balance of people with mild or moderate Parkinson's disease, and the improvements persist for at least three months

Longevity - Page 138

FDA to Review Pfizer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

Family says world's oldest person dies at 115

US deaths reach record as population grows, ages

Least-educated white Americans show sharpest decline in life expectancy

Driver's seat safer than sidewalk for older adults

FDA approves drug for rare leukemia

Do sopranos live longer?

No new cholera deaths in Cuba, outbreak contained at 158 cases

The very old may feel helpless, but not depressed

Tai chi may help balance in people with Parkinson's

Young Americans shift spending from bars toward fitness

Why flirting outside your relationship could be a 'red flag,' expert says

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka stops US Open match over alleged marijuana smell

Lindsay Clancy files medical malpractice lawsuit against healthcare providers

Divorce lawyer reveals signs that your spouse has emotionally checked out

Expanding insanity defense in Clancy trial threatens accountability, observer warns

Doctor reveals key steps families can take to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses

Older adults outnumber youngest children globally

Verdict awaited in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Expert sounds alarm on growing dementia ‘epidemic,’ reveals top prevention priority