May 21, 2025 DR. MARC SIEGEL: Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis reveals dangerous flaw in screening guidelines It's important to look carefully at the critiques prostate cancer screening guidelines and the role of PSA tests. There are implications not just for Biden but millions of others.
May 20, 2025 Trump FDA overhauls COVID-19 vaccine approval to focus on older populations, high-risk individuals The FDA announced a policy shift for COVID-19 vaccine approvals to focus on Americans considered high-risk of contracting the virus, and those older than age 65.
May 19, 2025 Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden's diagnosis Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis reveals a high Gleason score, indicating aggressive cancer. Dr. Arpeet Shah and Dr. Nicole Saphier comment on what this means for prognosis.
May 16, 2025 First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA The FDA has cleared the first-ever blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, which the agency says reduces the need for costly and invasive procedures.
May 13, 2025 FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.
May 13, 2025 Common aging symptom could worsen loneliness in seniors Treating hearing loss can help reduce loneliness in seniors, improving social connection, well-being and overall quality of life, according to a new study from NYU Langone.
May 10, 2025 Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.
May 7, 2025 'Body clock' could determine biological age and longevity, researchers say Researchers have developed a new “body clock" tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.
May 1, 2025 Here's why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.
April 29, 2025 Alzheimer's rates have reached staggering number as experts call for change Alzheimer’s early detection is now more accessible with blood tests, as survey data shows nearly 80% of Americans want to know their risk before symptoms appear.