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      "Older people shouldn't eat health food, They need all the preservatives

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Health News in second table below               Updated: Tuesday July 27, 2010

There are additional HEALTH links on the government links page, and Medicare page.

Senior Safety Information

Print a free Personal Medical Organizer (includes a prescription log),  or prescription log alone

Yahoo Health Site - Medications and Articles Make the Most of Your Doctor Visits
"Prevention's" Anti-Aging Guide Expiration Dates: To eat it, or toss it, that is the question
So you really want to live longer. World and US "life expectancy" ratings
New Hospital Discharge Rules for Older Patients Free Eye Exams for Seniors
Zelnorm Discontinued for Safety Reasons Food Safety for Seniors
2008 Part B Premium Crisis Nat. Library Service for Blind and Handicapped
Goodbye to Winter Blues 32 Senior Safety Tips (internal page)
Carbon Monoxide - - The Silent Killer Alcohol and Seniors
Boomer Health Package - US Coping with Pain
Get a Pet - - Be Healthier    HHS compare hospitals
Doctors Recommend Shingles Vaccine
Top 5 Health Concerns for Women Top 5 Health Concerns for Men
Staying Young at Heart, NIH for Seniors Lower your risk of falling
Avoid Summer's Health Woes Make a Gratitude List  (important)
Healthiest - Unhealthiest US States Shattering Old-Age Myths
Heat and Seniors ----- Click for article 7 Silent Medical Conditions
Psychological Challenges of Retirement 7 Pains You Cannot Ignore
HEALTHFINDER  excellent  HHS site Alzheimer's Disease
Senior Health Tips She overcame "terminal" cancer at age 92
10 Things You Can Do Today to Save on Drugs Prepare For Surviving Winter
Is it Just Forgetfulness, or More?? List of Drug Companies
Boost Memory, Reasoning, Mental Speed Center for Disease Control
US Dept of Health and Human Services 41,000 Clinical Trials
Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables 13 Healthy Habits
  Consumer Reports Medical Guide
Suddenly Alone - - Losing a Spouse Consumer Reports- 12 supplements to avoid
Rx Assist (help with reducing cost) Complete USA Hospital Links    ( 2,344 )
Put Down the Stress Special Senior Health Issues
NIH Health Information (go here) 10 Health Nightmare Foods
NIH Seniors Health Clinical Studies, National Institute on Aging
NIH Senior Exercise Guide Elder Caregivers' Page
Health

Saying Good-bye to your Beloved Pet and Friend

And My Personal Tribute

Hospice Care Doctor and Dentist Directories
Healthy Aging, Center for Disease Control  Eldercare Locator
11 Cardiovascular Disease Myths Is it a Cold or the Flu? Flu Season
Find a hobby - -  Information on over 55 possibilities Senior Environmental Concerns

Medical Errors: Tips to Help Prevent Them

Private Duty Home Care
Resveratrol - - Grape Juice - - Wine Prevent Elder Abuse
Disability Information 45 Senior Safety tips
Significance of Injury Hospice
Rural Assistance Center Nursing Home Comparison
Search your meds

Partnership for Prescription Assistance  (PPA)

Ways to avoid medication errors Advocates for Nursing Home Residents
About Your Drug Substance Abuse Center Locator 
For Health Care Consumers All Refer
Health and Age Aging and Mental Health
Alzheimer's  Association Aging Solutions
Arthritis Daily National Association for Home Care
All About Vitamins Alzheimer's: Prevention, Treatment, Slowing
Pharmaceutical News And Information Medscape
Health Resources Directory Dr Koop
Inteli Health American Academy of Family Physicians
Families USA (health care advocates) List of Drug Companies
Great page on blood pressure medications Health Touch
Needy Meds Reduced and Free Drug Programs
Consumer Reports - - Best Buy Drugs Rx Hope (help with reducing costs)
HealthierUS.gov Disability Information
Community Connections smallstep.gov      Start living healthy today
Arthritis and Rheumatic Conditions 5 Very Healthy Habits
Spouse’s Hospitalization Increases Partner’s Risk of Death, New Study of a Half-Million Couples Shows   NIH
 
We came across a page called: TOP 12 SEARCHES (on WebMD), and thought our readers might like to read more on some of the 12 topics. Osteoporosis | Shingles | Common Cold | Flu | Pregnancy | Back Pain | Hypertension | Anxiety | Insomnia | Alzheimer's Disease | Green Tea | Arthritis

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Pumps like Cheney's can extend lives

UPI.com - ‎Posted by SA July 17, 2010‎

WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- The pump helping former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart work has given similar patients a better than 50-50 chance of living two more years, a study shows. Cheney, 69, had a left ventricular assist device implanted last ...

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Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer's

New York Times - Gina Kolata - ‎July 17, 2010
Articles in this series are examining the worldwide struggle to find answers about Alzheimer's disease. “What are we waiting for?

U.S. Health Reform Starts to Take Hold

BusinessWeek - Karen Pallarito - ‎July 16, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Seniors whose drug costs push them into Medicare's "donut hole" and parents whose children are uninsurable due to pre-existing health conditions are among the first Americans to see tangible ...

Feds charge 94 Medicare fraud suspects in Miami, other cities

MiamiHerald.com - Jay Weaver - ‎July 16, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder with Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, left, holds a news conference to announce a new initiative "to fight Medicare fraud and protect taxpayer dollars," at the Justice Department in Washington, DC, Wednesday, ...

Lettuce recalled for possible E. coli

msnbc.com - ‎July 15, 2010

Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling certain Romaine lettuce salad products because they may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected Romaine lettuce products have use-by dates of July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11 and July 12, and have an "S" in the ...

New Recommendations for Alzheimer's Diagnosis

WebMD - Kathleen Doheny - Posted by SA July 14, 2010

July 13, 2010 -- Experts from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have issued suggestions to update the criteria for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Paxil, Tylenol PM, Other Drugs May Impair Thinking in Elderly

Newsinferno.com - ‎July 14, 2010

Drugs in the class called anticholinergics, which include over-the-counter (OTC) products such as Benadryl, Dramamine, Excedrin PM, Sominex and Tylenol PM and prescription drugs such as Paxil, Detrol, Demerol, and Elavilhave been found to create a ...

MRI better than CT to diagnose stroke

Chicago Sun-Times - Monifa Thomas - July 13, 2010
A new study shows MRIs, administered on machines like this one, are superior to CT scans which use X-ray technology to provide images of the brain.

Link Found Between Obesity Gene and Alzheimer's

Food Consumer - Rachel Stockton - ‎July 13, 2010
There have been several groundbreaking studies recently that may have a direct impact on treating Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, all presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Honolulu.

Moderate Physical Activity Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Medscape - Susan Jeffrey - ‎July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - A new analysis from the Framingham Study suggests moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for dementia during more than 20 years of follow-up.

Mental decline thwarted in aging rats

Webnewswire.com (press release) - ‎July 11, 2010‎
This neuroprotective compound, called P7C3, holds special promise because of its medication-friendly properties, explained Steven McKnight, Ph.D., who co-led the research with Andrew Pieper, MD, Ph.D., both of University of Texas Southwestern Medical ...

Seniors warned of scam involving Medicare rebate

WatertownDailyTimes.com - July 11, 2010
Senior citizens were being warned not to give personal information to anyone who claims they can deliver or speed up the federal government's $250 "doughnut hole" rebates for Medicare Part D. The one-time rebate is being sent to senior citizens who ...

Cancer Tumours Shrink with Social Interaction: Study

TopNews United Kingdom (blog) - Rasik Sharma - ‎July 10, 2010
Ohio State University researchers have claimed that cancer patients when put to highly social environment can see their tumours reduce. The findings are based on an experiment on mice with cancer tumors. Lead researcher, Professor Matthew, ...

Pull Controversial Drug from Market, Say Some FDA Staff

ABC News -Emily Walker, Crystal Phend - ‎Posted by SA July 10, 2010
Avandia should be pulled from the market because of the "serious" cardiovascular risk the diabetes drug poses, which exceeds that of competitor Actos, according to some FDA staff reviewers. A bottle of Avandia diabetes ...

Tylenol Recall Grows Again

WebMD - Kathleen Doheny - ‎July 9, 2010

July 8, 2010 -- The recall of Tylenol and other over-the-counter medicines has grown once again, with Tylenol maker McNeil PCC Inc. today announcing the recall of 21 lots of medicines as a precautionary measure.

Science closing in on genes that help people live to 100

San Jose Mercury News - ‎July 8, 2010‎
AP WASHINGTON - The oldest among us seem to have chosen their parents well. Researchers closing in on the impact of family versus lifestyle find most people who live to 100 or older share some helpful genes.

Government Relaxes Criteria For Veterans Claiming PTSD Benefits

Tech Jackal - ‎July 8, 2010
The government has moved to relax the rules on veteran's post traumatic stress disorder claims. The current laws are very strict and many PTSD victims are not granted benefits because they do not meet all the criteria necessary.

US Sees Decline in Cancer Death Rates

Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎July 8, 2010‎
The United States has seen a decline in the cancer death rates with big drops in leading cancer cancer killers like colon and lung cancer, Reuters cited the American Cancer Society as saying on Wednesday.

Official: Be aware of indicators of heat stroke, exhaustion

Norristown Times Herald - Tony Di Domizio - ‎July 7, 2010

The two biggest health concerns during a heat wave for any age are heat stroke and heat exhaustion. “Heat stroke is when the body is unable to regulate temperature and the body temperature rises rapidly,” said Harriet Morton,

No health coverage? How to cope

The Associated Press - Posted by SA ‎July 7, 2010‎
NEW YORK - The health care overhaul passed earlier this year will help many uninsured get coverage starting in 2014. But until then, Americans who lose employer coverage may find buying insurance on their own unaffordable.

Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Reuters - July 6, 2010‎
A box of Viagra, typically used to treat erectile dysfunction, is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto January 31, 2008. By Frederik Joelving NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even if you're past your prime and have a hard time getting an erection, you might still ...

The 'holy grail' test that gives early warning of Alzheimer's

Daily Mail - Fiona Macrae - July 6, 2010
Dementia tends to occur in people who are 65 or over. The older you get, the more likely you are to develop it. Now scientists believe they can create an early-warning test (posed by models) A simple and inexpensive blood test that can ...

When pain becomes chronic

Los Angeles Times - ‎Posted by SA July 6, 2010
Millions of Americans suffer from a hurting that doesn't go away. The consequences can be devastating. Though precise numbers are hard to find, it's estimated that one-third or more of Americans will have a bout of chronic pain during their lifetime.

Warning Against the West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes

Hovied News - Clarice Cabanlit - ‎July 5, 2010
As the rainy season is finally here, so are mosquitoes that thrive in stagnant and dirty waters. These insects, otherwise known as “little vampires”, are on a blood sucking frenzy once more.

Longevity Genes Help You To Live Longer, So Does Physical Activity dna-key-longevity-centenarians

Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎July 4, 2010‎

Certain genes are no doubt important in determining a person's lifespan. A new study of more than 1000 centenarians suggests that the chance for a person to live over 100 years largely depends on whether or not he processes certain longevity genes.

Getting a New Knee or Hip? Do It Right the First Time

New York Times - Lesley Alderman - ‎Posted by SA July 4, 2010
THERE is nothing like a new hip or knee to put the spring back in your step. Patients receiving joint implants often are able to resume many of the physical activities they love, even those as vigorous as tennis and hiking.

Precautions urged to protect against Illness spread by Mosquito Bites

Clarksville Online - ‎July 3, 2010
Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Health warns that record floods in some parts of the state in early May followed by hotter than average temperatures could contribute to larger mosquito populations in the state and an increase in West Nile ...

Study shows genes are key in living to be 100

San Francisco Chronicle - July 2, 2010
Scientists studying aging have long been fascinated by those rare individuals who somehow manage not only to live to be at least 100 years old, but also remain healthy and spry.

Study: High-Fructose Diets May Raise Blood Pressure

WebMD - Denise Mann - July 2, 2010
July 1, 2010 -- Foods and beverages with high amounts of fructose from added sugar may increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

'Prostate PSA Screening Halves Mortality From Prostate Cancer: Gotenburg Study

Medscape - Zosia Chustecka - ‎22 minutes ago‎
July 1, 2010 - New data from a Swedish study show that population screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in men between 50 and 69 years of age reduced prostate cancer mortality by almost half during a follow-up period of 14 years.

Knee Injury? Surgery Won't Cut Arthritis Risk

WebMD - Posted by SA June 30, 2010
June 29, 2010 -- Having surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal cartilage knee injury does not reduce a person's chance of later developing knee osteoarthritis, says a study published in the August print issue ...
 

New articles highlight rift over statins

Los Angeles Times - Melissa Healy - ‎June 29, 2010
Two studies and a review of previous studies address the widely prescribed cholesterol drugs. One questions their use as a preventive measure; another suggests they help prostate cancer patients.

FDA:Less use of antibiotics,keep them effective for humans

Washington Post - Lyndsey Layton - ‎June 29, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration urged farmers on Monday to stop giving antibiotics to cattle, poultry, hogs and other animals to spur their growth, citing concern that drug overuse is helping to create dangerous bacteria that do not ...

Extracted teeth yields stem cells

ABC Online - Irene Klotz - ‎June 28, 2010
Scientists have found a new and relatively accessible supply line for stem cells that can grow into any type of cell in the human body - extracted teeth.

Debate: Should seniors get booster shot against whooping cough?

Sacramento Bee - Carrie Peyton Dahlberg - ‎June 27, 2010
With California's whooping cough outbreak escalating, 75-year-old Gloria Coleman asked her doctor for the adult booster shot, a new vaccine that public health doctors hope will break the cycle of a sometimes fatal disease.

New Type of Diabetes Drug Drops Weight With Blood Sugar

WebMD - Daniel J. DeNoon - ‎Posted by SA June 26, 2010
June 25, 2010 - A new class of diabetes drug lowers blood sugar -- and weight -- by increasing the amount of sugar released in the urine.

Americans eat too much salt: What you need to know

Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎June 26, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on June 25 2010 published a survey in its Morbidity and Mortality weekly report (MMWR) saying that Americans eat too much salt (sodium chloride).

Yale researchers make new lung tissue from old

iTWire - William Atkins - ‎June 25, 2010
For the first time, a US team of medical researchers from Yale University has implanted regenerated lung tissue from a dead rat and placed it successfully into a living rat. Think about the possibilities for humans! ...

New stem cell technique restores sight to the blind

Examiner.com

June 24, 2010

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, includes the case of one man whose eyes were injured more than six decades ago. After this novel stem cell treatment, he has near normal vision. The research is being hailed as a grand ...

Study Ranks US Last in Healthcare Performance

MedPage Today - Todd Neale - ‎June 23, 2010
The US healthcare system continues to rank behind the systems in other developed countries, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund. Overall, that put the US at the bottom of the list, ...

Early menopause raises heart disease risk -study

Reuters - Bill Trott - Posted by SA June 22, 2010
WASHINGTON June 21 (Reuters) - Women who go through menopause early, before age 46, may have more than twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event later in life, researchers reported on Monday.

Obama to warn U.S. health insurers against rate jumps

Reuters - Jim Young - June 22, 2010
US President Barack Obama makes remarks on small business jobs initiatives in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington June 11, 2010.

Docs increasingly abandon Medicare

Mass Device - ‎June 21, 2010
More and more physicians are cutting Medicare patients from their rosters after Congress fails to stay a 21 percent reimbursement rate cut.

Drug Rebate Is Mailed Out

Wall Street Journal - Anna Prior - ‎June 20, 2010
Some participants in Medicare Part D prescription-drug plans should be on the lookout for a check in the mail. The US Department of Health and Human Services started sending out $250 rebate checks late last week.

Dispute Over Pesticide for California Strawberries Has Implications Beyond State

New York Times - Malia Wollan - Posted by SA June 20, 2010
SACRAMENTO — Even as the sweet strawberry harvest reaches its peak here, a bitter disagreement has erupted between the State Department of Pesticide Regulation and a scientific review committee over the approval of a new chemical, ...

Tea and coffee drinkers have better hearts

iTWire - William Atkins - June 19, 2010
A new study from the Netherlands has shown that moderate tea and coffee drinking helps to protect people from heart disease. The comprehensive study looked at the relationship between coffee and tea drinking and morbidity and ...

Senate Passes Plan to Stop Medicare Pay Cuts to Doctors

New York Times - Carl Hulse - ‎June 19, 2010

WASHINGTON - With lawmakers worried that older Americans relying on Medicare could begin losing access to health care, the Senate on Friday approved a six-month plan to prevent a steep cut in doctors' fees paid by the federal health ...

'Mylan receives FDA OK for generic version of Zocor

BusinessWeek - June 18, 2010

Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved an abbreviated new drug application to make several doses of a generic version of Merck & Co.

Heat, humidity can create health risk at any age
Daily Dunklin Democrat  June 18. 2010
... can cause health problems quickly and with little warning," said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. ...

Vitamin B6 Linked to Lowered Lung Cancer Risk

U.S. News & World Report - Nathan Seppa

June 16, 2010‎

While it may be a bit early to start popping supplements, a new study finds that people with high levels of vitamin B6 may be less likely to develop lung cancer than those with low concentrations.

Gene Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Plays Key Role In Cell Survival

BioResearch Online (press release) - ‎June 15, 2010

Scientists have discovered that a gene linked to Alzheimer's disease may play a beneficial role in cell survival by enabling neurons to clear away toxic proteins. A study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes ...

Study: Lifestyle May Not Prevent Alzheimer's

TIME (blog) - Alice Park - June 15, 2010
A comprehensive analysis by an independent government panel has found that there is not enough scientific evidence to date to support the advice doctors currently give — such as exercising, doing crossword puzzles

Cheap drug could save tens of thousands

The Associated Press - Maria Cheng - ‎June 15, 2010
LONDON - A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in recently injured accident patients could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says.

 

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