A Journal of Applied Gerontology special issue examines how health, care and social factors shape older adults’ disaster risks and recovery.
For Older Adults, Disaster Risk Starts Long Before Disaster Strikes
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Improving Primary Care For Chronic Health Conditions; New Target For Asthma And COPD
A 19-country analysis of nearly 70,000 adults links long-term primary care relationships and care coordination with better reported experiences.
Sex Chromosomes Influence Immunity, Cancer, Aging And Disease Risk
A Science review synthesizes evidence that X and Y chromosome genes shape immunity, aging, cancer and other diseases beyond hormone effects.
Functional Decline Precedes Cardiovascular Disease Events By Many Years
A study of 12,015 older adults found worsening frailty and physical function years before cardiovascular events, with differences widening near diagnosis.
FDA Approves Once Daily Parkinson’s Pill For Treating Symptoms
The FDA approved AbbVie’s once-daily Parkinson’s pill Juvmo for early symptoms or as an add-on treatment. U.S. availability is expected in October.
Novel ‘Speech Clock’ Can Estimate A Person’s Chronological Age
A study of 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults links speech-predicted age with brain, biological and cognitive measures, but the tool is not diagnostic.
Is AI Coming To The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
CMS is seeking input on using AI to support Medicare wellness visits, while physician groups stress continuity and clinical accountability.
Diabetes Study Finds Keeping Blood Sugar Too Steady May Come At A Price
Online interest is spiking in a reported study suggesting keeping blood sugar too steady may carry risks. Details of the study remain unconfirmed.
Hearing Health Takes Center Stage At AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting
Interest in hearing health and the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting is rising, but the reason for the attention has not been confirmed.
Oxford Population Health Surges In Global Coverage
Coverage of Oxford Population Health has surged globally, with mentions increasing over 4 times the baseline, highlighting rising interest in its research and impact.
