More older Americans are rolling joints or firing up their bongs, a new study on marijuana use finds. 'Given the unprecedented aging of the U.S. population, we are facing a never before... Read more ...
Deep brain stimulation does not improve memory, and may actually harm it, a new study contends. In deep brain stimulation, electrodes are implanted into the brain and an electrical current is... Read more ...
Tracking the change in an older adult's heart rate when they stand up might reveal their risk of death over the next several years, a new study suggests. As the researchers explained, when... Read more ...
Falls can prove very disabling for the elderly, and new research suggests that measurements of healthy older adults' brain activity may help determine their future risk. 'Our findings suggest... Read more ...
The U.S. Congress has passed sweeping bipartisan health care legislation intended to expand medical research and speed up approval of new drugs and medical devices. The $6.3 billion... Read more ...
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