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06 Sep
Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide

Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide

Cancer is surging among people under 50, a new global study reveals.

Over the past 30 years, new cases have increased 79% worldwide in that age bracket, according to a report published Sept. 5 in B...

08 Aug
Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70

Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70

The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.

The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lif...

26 May
Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?

Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?

With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.

A new study suggests the microbiome -- the community of microorganisms in the body -- may play a role.

"Younger people with colorectal cancer have more biologically a...

21 Nov
69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives

69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives

The difference between age 69 and age 70 is, of course, just a single year.

Yet, organizations that receive organs for transplant patients are less likely to choose one from the older donor, a

06 Jul
Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views

Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views

Your age may play a huge role in whether you'll decide to get a COVID vaccine, new research finds.

Though vaccine hesitancy due to personal politics has drawn a lot of media attention, a University of Georgia

06 May
Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?

Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?

Older adults are no more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, with the exception of the very oldest, a new study finds.

Falling for fake news can have significant physical, emotional and financial consequences, especially for older adults who may have their l...

03 Feb
Stroke Rate Rises Among Young Americans, Even as It Declines for Seniors

Stroke Rate Rises Among Young Americans, Even as It Declines for Seniors

Although there's been a marked decline in rates of stroke among older adults over the past 30 years, growing numbers of young Americans are having strokes.

Obesity may be one reason why, experts sa...

18 Jan
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You

Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You

People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests.

Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days when they were s...

17 Dec
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.

The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have

17 Nov
Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll

Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll

Nearly 1 in 3 older Americans plan an extended trip next year, and 1 in 4 plan to travel for the holidays, but many will take COVID-19 into account, a new survey shows.

If COVID cases surge at their destination, 20% said they would definitely change their plans, and anot...

09 Nov
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart

There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart

Is there an ideal time to go to bed every night if you want to dodge heart disease?

Apparently there is, claims a new study that found hitting the sack between 10 and 11 p.m. may be the ideal time to cut the risk for cardiovascular trouble.

The finding may be worth...

03 Nov
Will an Early-Stage Breast Cancer Spread? New Analysis Offers Some Answers

Will an Early-Stage Breast Cancer Spread? New Analysis Offers Some Answers

It's a life-and-death prediction: How likely is early-stage breast cancer to spread throughout the rest of a patient's body?

A new analysis that tried to make that call easier for doctors to predict found that a younger age at diagnosis was a strong indicator of spreadin...

02 Nov
A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?

A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?

Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women's risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say.

They analyzed blood samples and medical data from 527 pregnant U.K. women, including 158 in their 20...

28 Oct
Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer

Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer

Younger patients with advanced colon cancer don't live longer than older patients, but it's unclear why, researchers say.

The authors of the new study said they were surprised by the findings, which come as colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans.

...

11 Oct
When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner

When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner

Most adults who lose smell or taste due to COVID-19 infection regain those senses within months, but a quick recovery is more likely in those under 40, a new study finds.

It included 798 participants in

15 Sep
After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival

After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival

Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to experience serious disability or die after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), new research reveals.

"This important research finding sheds light on a crucial health care issue that has become more dire durin...

24 Aug
Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35

Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35

The recommended age to start screening overweight and obese people for diabetes will be lowered by five years from 40 to 35, the nation's leading panel of preventive health experts has announced.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has decided an earlier fiv...

19 Aug
Neuro Surprise: Some Brain Skills Might Improve With Age

Neuro Surprise: Some Brain Skills Might Improve With Age

There's an old saying, "Age and guile beat youth and exuberance," and new research suggests there might be something to that.

Some key brain functions can improve in people as they age, researchers report, challenging the notion that our mental abilities decline across t...

18 Aug
Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise

Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise

Growing numbers of pregnant women are developing gestational diabetes, putting them and their babies at risk for complications later on.

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who weren't already diabetic.

Between 2011 an...

18 Aug
Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Early-Onset Colon Cancer

Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Early-Onset Colon Cancer

Foods rich in vitamin D may help protect younger adults against colon cancer, researchers report.

While colon cancer is decreasing overall, cases among younger adults have been on the rise. The trends dovetail with a decline in vitamin D intake from foods such as fish, m...