Coronavirus May 20 Trump FDA overhauls COVID-19 vaccine approval to focus on older populations, high-risk individuals The FDA announced a policy shift for COVID-19 vaccine approvals to focus on Americans considered high-risk of contracting the virus, and those older than age 65.
Health May 19 Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden's diagnosis Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis reveals a high Gleason score, indicating aggressive cancer. Dr. Arpeet Shah and Dr. Nicole Saphier comment on what this means for prognosis.
Health May 16 First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA The FDA has cleared the first-ever blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, which the agency says reduces the need for costly and invasive procedures.
Health May 13 FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.
Health May 13 Common aging symptom could worsen loneliness in seniors Treating hearing loss can help reduce loneliness in seniors, improving social connection, well-being and overall quality of life, according to a new study from NYU Langone.
Health May 10 Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.
Health May 7 'Body clock' could determine biological age and longevity, researchers say Researchers have developed a new “body clock" tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.
Health May 1 Here's why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.
Health April 29 Alzheimer's rates have reached staggering number as experts call for change Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to know their risk before symptoms appear.
Health April 25 'I’m a spinal surgeon – here’s how your posture is killing your back' Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens and how to prevent chronic back pain.
Health April 23 'I'm a neurologist — here's why dementia is rising and how to reduce your risk’ Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses what’s driving the spike in dementia cases and how to reduce risk.