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America’s Oldest Person Turned 116. What Can Science Tell Us About Living That Long?
Naomi Whitehead was born in 1910, when the average American could expect to ...
12% of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Infections. These 5 Are Behind Nearly All of Them
Cancer is usually discussed in terms of genetics, smoking, alcohol, obesity, ...
How Different Types of Dementia Respond to Your Favorite Music
A favorite song can sometimes reach someone with dementia in ways that ordinary ...
1 in 9 Older Cannabis Users Meet the Criteria for a Use Disorder. Here Are 7 Things to Know
Cannabis use among older adults has risen sharply in recent years, often for ...
This Rare Adrenal Disorder Can Be Most Dangerous in the First Year of Life
For most chronic conditions, the burden of hospitalization increases with age. ...
Women With PCOS Face 4X Higher Heart Disease Risk, Major Study Finds
For many women, a PCOS diagnosis begins with something that seems far removed ...
Nearly 1 in 3 Older Adults With Dementia Are Still on Risky Drugs, Study Finds
Medications for anxiety, insomnia, bladder problems, allergies, or behavioral ...
Kids With Smartphones at 12 Had More Eating Disorder Symptoms by 14, Study Finds
By the time many children reach middle school, getting a smartphone can feel ...