Longevity - Page 66

October 28, 2015

CDC: Graphic anti-smoking ads get results

Terrie Hall has toured the country, speaking at schools and community gatherings about her firsthand experience with smoking-related illness. But the 51-year-old throat cancer survivor ventured beyond her comfort zone when she appeared in a national television ad, in which she's seen putting in false teeth and covering her stoma with a scarf

October 28, 2015

Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life

While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Risk of falls increases between cataract surgeries

Older adults with cataracts appear to double their risk of falling after surgery on their first eye and before surgery on the second, suggests a new study.

October 28, 2015

Study: Fructose intake linked to slightly higher risk of death

It's no secret that eating excessive amounts sugar puts you at risk for conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests it may send you to an early grave, too.

October 28, 2015

Study: Green tea drinkers show less disability with age

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a study of thousands

October 28, 2015

Home births linked to higher rate of newborn deaths

The rate of death for newborns born in home births is more than four times that of newborns born in hospitals, according to new research.

October 28, 2015

Genome scientist Craig Venter in deal to make humanized pig organs

Genome pioneer J. Craig Venter is teaming up with a unit of United Therapeutics Corp to develop pig lungs that have been genetically altered to be compatible with humans, a feat that, if successful, could address the urgent need for transplant organs for people with end-stage lung disease.

October 28, 2015

Ebola in Uganda: Should we worry in the US?

In Uganda’s western town of Kagadi, 53 cases of the dreaded Ebola are suspected, with 16 deaths reported so far. Here's what you need to know about the disease and if the United States is at risk

October 28, 2015

Brain training helped older adults stay sharp for years, study finds

A brief course of brain exercises helped older adults hold on to improvements in reasoning skills and processing speed for 10 years after the course ended, according to results from the largest study ever done on cognitive training.

October 28, 2015

We live much longer than we predict we will, researchers find

How long do you think you'll live?