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BOSTON – There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology. If confirmed...

BOSTON, MA – A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that compared different antipsychotics used to treat symptoms of post-operative delirium in older patients found that the risks of...

Boston, MA - New research finds that sleep can be most efficient and restful for older adults when nighttime bedroom ambient temperature ranges between 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The authors...

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded an R01 $3M grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older...

“Resilience factors,” such as engaging in more activities, expanding one’s social network, and increasing the use of technology, can lower the risk of loneliness among the elderly, new research finds...

While mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have been found to be safe and effective for the general population, in-depth evidence about safety and effectiveness for older adults and individuals with chronic...

Broken bones in later life are a leading cause of disability, recurrent fracture, nursing home placement, and death. Prior studies have shown that health care providers can prevent poor outcomes...

A routine osteoporosis screening bone density test can tell if you are at increased risk for a heart attack because of the presence of calcium in the aorta. Now, this calcification test score can be...

Brad Manor, PhD, is among the 20 individuals scheduled to be honored by the Gerontological Society of America, the country’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. Dr...

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., MPH...