Too Many Older Adults Are Taking Daily Aspirin

Many older adults are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems — despite guidelines that now discourage it, a new study finds.
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Too Many Older Americans Are Taking Daily Aspirin

Many older adults are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems — despite guidelines that now discourage it, a new study finds. Researchers found that one-half to...
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High Protein Diets: Good or Bad?

Can a high protein diet help you lose weight fast and help you feel full? High-protein diets are popular, but is there a down side to high protein foods?
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Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms and Early Diagnosis

Memory loss and confusion can be signs of normal aging, but also warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. The early stages of Alzheimer's disease can affect problem solving, vision, and more.
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1 in 3 Caregivers for Elderly May Be Untrained, Unscreened

A new report raises questions about the training and qualifications of many caregivers for the elderly across the United States. The study by the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research...
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People Over 80 Benefit From Surgery for Benign Brain Tumors

Surgery for the most common type of benign brain tumor should be considered for patients 80 and older, Finnish researchers say. Meningiomas originate in the meninges surrounding the brain...
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New Psychotherapy May Reduce Anxiety, Depression in Heart Patients

A type of psychotherapy that changes how people regulate thinking patterns may reduce anxiety and depression for people recovering from heart problems, new research shows. The study...
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 Drugs and Medications
Betapace (sotalol)

Betapace (sotalol) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of arrhythmias. Betapace may be used alone or with other medications. Betapace belongs to a class of drugs called...
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Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium)

Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat the symptoms of acute pain, arthritis pain, actinic keratosis, and osteoarthritis. Pennsaid...
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