Tag: older adults
Late-life breast cancer screening reveals diagnosis in 79-year-old woman
A 79-year-old woman in the United Kingdom discovered breast cancer after self-initiating a mammography request, highlighting gaps in screening accessibility…
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Limited Benefit for Fracture Prevention in Older Adults, Major Review Finds
A comprehensive systematic review of nearly 154,000 older adults challenges decades of clinical guidance, finding that calcium and vitamin D…
New RSV Vaccines Transform Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
New RSV vaccines are transforming prevention strategies as public health programs expand free vaccination eligibility to adults aged 50 and…
UK Approves Enhanced Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+ to Boost Immune Response
UK regulators approve enhanced flu vaccine with adjuvant for adults 50+, designed to boost immune response in older adults where…
Evidence review: Which supplements older adults actually need and which ones to avoid
New evidence shows older adults benefit more from targeted supplementation for specific deficiencies like vitamin B12 and D, while protein…
Online Alcohol Intervention Reduces Drinking in Older Adults by 30% in Australian Trial
Australian trial shows web-based Rethink My Drink intervention reduced weekly alcohol consumption by 30% in adults over 60. Cognitive performance…