Weight-Loss Pill Matches Injections, but Experts Skeptical
GLP-1 receptor agonists are now well established as weight-loss treatments, but until recently, they have been available exclusively…
Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
Americans Fear End of Social Security as They Know It
Seven in 10 Americans worry that Social Security won’t be there for them when they retire, according to…
Elderly man last seen Friday afternoon
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities need your help in locating a missing man last seen in the city’s Southside.…
How extreme heat impacts Philly’s aging population
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Social Security Warning Issued as Retirees Could Face $18,000 Cut
Retirees could face a huge cut to benefits in the next seven years if a new funding solution…
75-year-old Laurent Mathieu missing since Thursday morning
SAN ANTONIO – Police are searching for a missing senior who hasn’t been seen since Thursday morning. 75-year-old…