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April 8, 2024

Sorry, Boomers, your kids don’t want your beloved china

A lifetime of collecting -- coins, stamps and china. But younger generations don't want it all. Hate to tell Boomers, but kids would rather pass on it than have you pass it along.

April 3, 2024

Experimental drug could help ease menopause-related symptoms, researchers say

A new drug could potentially alleviate two of the most troublesome effects of menopause — bone loss and weight gain — according to researchers at the University of Central Florida.

April 2, 2024

The homeless crisis in the making hits home for grandma and grandpa

Homelessness in America might soon have a new face -- a much older one. The US is facing a potentially devastating homeless crisis among our seniors as the nation ages.

April 1, 2024

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

Adults who are admitted to the hospital are often inappropriately diagnosed with — and treated for — pneumonia, new research suggests. Experts discuss the risks of unnecessary treatment.

March 31, 2024

Health's weekend read includes Taylor Swift's impact amid brain surgery, seniors’ health struggles and more

As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

March 28, 2024

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

March 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

Could artificial intelligence predict when your aging loved one will need long-term care? One California company is looking to change that with its new AI platform, Waterlily.

March 12, 2024

King Harald V of Norway given permanent pacemaker

87-year-old King Harald V of Norway received a permanent pacemaker on Tuesday and will remain hospitalized for several days, according to the Royal Palace in Oslo.

March 9, 2024

Iowa woman celebrates 102nd birthday by collecting canned goods for those in need: 'Very happy'

Trudy Handleman, a resident at Quartet Senior Living Village in Bettendorf, Iowa, collected 402 cans of food for her 102nd birthday. She spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about what drove her to donate.

March 4, 2024

Our retirement system is a disaster for working people. We can fix it

The US retirement system doesn't work for working people. They used to get pensions and healthcare. Now, almost 45% of older Americans have no savings at all. We can fix it.