Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

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What Is Jascayd, and Why Does It Matter? Jascayd (nerandomilast) is a new oral medicine approved to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. IPF is a rare and serious condition that causes ...

Andrew Duxbury, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, provides expert advice and tips for at-home geriatric care. The health of older adults can change ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in the ...

With nearly a quarter of all adults experiencing chronic back pain, many Americans are now seeking alternatives to opioids for meaningful relief. A recent study, BackInAction, shows that manual ...

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Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based combination therapy has revolutionized first-line treatment outcomes for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). In this study, we aimed to ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...

Have you or someone you love been feeling more anxious, down or withdrawn lately? You’re not alone – and help is available. An estimated 1 in 5 older adults (60 years and older) experiences mental ...

Fewer than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid-use disorders receive proper care, study finds In 2022, 52,000 Medicare beneficiaries experienced an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for ...

Researchers have uncovered why older adults are more vulnerable to severe flu. The culprit is a protein called ApoD, which rises with age and disrupts the body’s ability to fight infection. This ...