CDC warns against ‘lethal’ superbug 
CDC warns against ‘lethal’ superbug
Antibiotics are proving powerless against powerful and deadly germs in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Queen’s stomach bug common among non-royalty too 
Queen’s stomach bug common among non-royalty too
Royal watchers and the world learn more about a nasty stomach virus that is common among many but when it comes to seniors, it could be much more dangerous to their health. Find out why.
Seniors suffer the most during flu season 
Seniors suffer the most during flu season
CDC says this year’s flu season has been toughest on the oldest.
Older people with kidney cancer might think twice about surgery 
Older people with kidney cancer might think twice about surgery
Wait and see may be the best approach vs. surgery for older patients with kidney cancer.
Pope’s resignation not a surprise to gerontologists 
Pope’s resignation not a surprise to gerontologists
Pope’s resignation shocks everyone except senior care docs.
Green tea and red wine may interrupt Alzheimer’s 
Green tea and red wine may interrupt Alzheimer’s
A new study shows that natural chemicals in green tea and red wine may help to block the disease pathway of Alzheimer’s.
New flu vaccine wins FDA approval 
New flu vaccine wins FDA approval
A new weapon in the fight against flu has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The novel new vaccine, coined Flublok, […]