Longevity - Page 99

October 26, 2015

3D-printed kidneys take small steps toward organ replacements

A model of a 3D-printed kidney drew wild applause when a surgeon first held it up at a TED conference in 2011.

October 26, 2015

Some skin cancer survivors still visit tanning salons, survey finds

A new National Health Interview Survey has found that avoiding the sun and tanning salons isn’t always a main concern for melanoma survivors, as 27.3 percent never wear sunscreen -- and 2.1 percent had even tanned at a tanning salon in the past year

October 26, 2015

Even fit baby boomers won't escape heart problems

Here's a reality check for health-conscious baby boomers: Even among those in good shape, at least 1 in 3 will eventually develop heart problems or have a stroke

October 26, 2015

What if baby boomers don't live forever?

What if the generation that once rocked out to The Who's "hope I die before I get old" line actually does?

October 26, 2015

Retirement may be 'critical window' for getting active

People tend to spend more time being active and less time sitting after retirement, a new study suggests.

October 26, 2015

FDA questions use of aspirin to prevent first heart attack

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday questioned the value of taking aspirin to try to ward off a first heart attack or stroke in people who have never had cardiovascular problems.

October 26, 2015

Less aggressive diabetes care needed in hospice

Keeping blood sugar under control is an essential part of diabetes care, but for patients in hospice, the goal is to provide the highest quality of life and that may mean less aggressive type 2 diabetes treatment, researchers say.

October 26, 2015

Aging Americans in denial about long-term care need, poll shows

We're in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older - and are taking few steps to get ready.

October 26, 2015

Britain pledges $1.6 billion for fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria

Britain is to give $1.6 billion to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria over the next three years and said it hopes the three killers will be defeated.

October 26, 2015

Study: 9/11 responders have 15 percent higher cancer rate

A new study has revealed that cancer among 9/11 first responders is 15 percent higher than among people who were not exposed to the toxins at Ground Zero