Elderly People's Health
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14/08/2019 - 'Ageing' gene mutation found
A newly-discovered gene mutation appears to be linked to accelerated ageing on the molecular level, British researchers have announced. More
01/08/2019 - Haemoglobin level link to dementia
Both high and low levels of haemoglobin are linked to increased risk of developing dementia in old age, Dutch researchers reported last night. More
31/07/2019 - Risks for elderly of stopping statins
Coming off statins at the age of 75 can significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular events, researchers warn today. More
15/07/2019 - Healthy lifestyle could reduce genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle could reduce a person’s genetic risk of dementia by almost one third, the first study of its kind has revealed. More
07/06/2019 - Gait speed measurements aid prognosis of elderly
A simple test of walking speed is a key prognostic indicator for elderly patients with haematological cancers, researchers have reported. More
15/05/2019 - Dementia prevention guidance released
New global guidelines set out how the public can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. More
01/05/2019 - LATE-onset dementia classified
A form of late-onset dementia has been identified by scientists linked to a specific protein, it has been announced. More
10/04/2019 - Immunotherapy questioned for the elderly
Immunotherapy is less effective for elderly patients with non-small-cell lung cancer than with younger patients, a conference will hear today. More
04/04/2019 - Is ageism a factor in health?
Ageism may be contributing to declining health in people of late middle age, it was claimed today. More
14/03/2019 - Plan to predict Parkinson's
Researchers have appealed for thousands of volunteers to help with a major project aimed at mapping the early development of Parkinson's disease. More
28/02/2019 - GPs face new antibiotics pressure
Pensioners with urinary tract infections should get rapid antibiotic treatment to reduce risk of sepsis, researchers say today. More
06/02/2019 - Chronic disease link to inactivity
Physical inactivity may be creating a further, avoidable health risk for people living with chronic disease, British experts have warned. More
20/12/2018 - Warning on cardiovascular winter deaths
Excess winter deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been increasing exponentially in the last few years, researchers report today. More
19/09/2018 - Possible dementia link to air pollution
There is a strong link between air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, researchers claim today. More
11/09/2018 - How ageing is affecting nation’s health
Dementia is likely to be the leading cause of death for both sexes in England within two years as the population ages, according to a major report on the nation’s health published today. More
06/09/2018 - Row over statins for over 75s
Experts have challenged an observational study which rejects the widespread use of statins in patients over the age of 75. More
01/05/2018 - Dementia risk associated with mid-life anxiety
Mid-life anxiety could be linked to the development of dementia later in life, according to a new analysis. More
30/04/2018 - NAT10 defence for genetic disease?
A potential target has been identified that could benefit sufferers of a rare genetic disease that causes premature ageing. More
23/01/2018 - Anti-inflammatory treatment could improve vaccines for elderly
An anti-inflammatory treatment could make vaccines more effective for elderly people, a new study has found. More
09/01/2018 - Repeated flu vaccine mean reduced symptoms
Elderly people who have had repeated influenza vaccinations gain protection from severe disease, according to a Spanish study. More
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