Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients
Study finds chronic disease sufferers gain benefit from calcitriol, an oral form
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Poor levels also cause increase in serum parathyroid hormone readings, study says
full story » CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
ZOSTAVAX could prevent two thirds of shingles cases, expert says
full story » Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection
Treatment could help breast cancer patients and menopausal women, study finds
full story » Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls
After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key
full story » Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not
Socioeconomic inequalities blamed for increasing disparity overall, study finds
full story » Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline
New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm cognitive function
full story » Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds
full story » Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in mouse experiments
full story » Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Intellectual demands reap mental benefits regardless of age or education, study finds
full story » Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority
full story » Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically targeted therapies
full story » Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications
Drugs regarded as ineffective or posing high risk of side effects, analysis finds
full story » Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Found in patients over 60, condition associated with loss of blood supply to the brain
full story » Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens
Study found fewer doses were missed, more doses taken on time
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