Baby Boomers Worry About Finances, Health Costs

A major concern among the boomers: losing their financial independence

2011-07-31

JENNIFER C. KERR The Associated Press

alderly peopleWASHINGTON (AP) -- The "golden years" may lose some luster for many baby boomers worried about the financial pressures that come with age. Read the complete article

Johnson & Johnson Cuts Maximum Tylenol Dose to Prevent Overdoses

People taking multiple medicines at once don't always realize how much acetaminophen they are ingesting

2011-07-31

LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer

TylenolTRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that it's reducing the maximum daily dose of its Extra Strength Tylenol pain reliever to lower risk of accidental overdose from acetaminophen, its active ingredient and the top cause of liver failure. Read the complete article

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Brain Injury Raises Dementia Risk, US Study Finds

The studies challenge the current view that only moderate or severe brain injuries predispose people to dementia

2011-07-31

MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer

soldier camouflageA large study in older veterans raises fresh concern about mild brain injuries that hundreds of thousands of troops have suffered from explosions in recent wars. Even concussions seem to raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementia later in life, researchers found. Read the complete article

Amid Bee Die-Off, Healthy Hives Thrive in Cities

Young hobbyists, easing urban restrictions pollinate a trend

2011-07-30

CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- Among the wildflowers and native grasses in the garden atop Chicago's City Hall stand two beehives where more than 100,000 bees come and go in patterns more graceful, but just as busy, as the traffic on the street 11 stories below. Read the complete article

Drug Prices to Plummet in Wave of Expiring Patents

Generic versions of Lipitor, six other major meds on the way

2011-07-28

LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer

The cost of prescription medicines used by millions of people every day is about to plummet. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Healthy Living May Help Prevent Alzheimer's

Research suggests smoking, lack of exercise and illiteracy all increase risk

2011-07-26

MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer

PARIS (AP) -- Taking care of your body just might save your mind. Millions of cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide could be prevented by curbing risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise, new research suggests. Read the complete article

Government Proposes Clearer Labeling of Meat Additives

A proposed rule aimed at food companies would require that poultry and other raw meats be labeled appropriately when they're plumped up by added solutions

2011-07-24

MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press

meatWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Agriculture Department wants consumers to know when there's less chicken in their chicken. Read the complete article

UK Scientists Want Human-Animal Tests Monitored

Officials: A government organization is needed to advise whether certain tests on animals that use human DNA should be pursued

2011-07-24

MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer

lab ratLONDON (AP) -- British scientists say a new expert body should be formed to regulate experiments mixing animal and human DNA to make sure no medical or ethical boundaries are crossed. Read the complete article

Alzheimer's Debate: Why Test for It If You Can't Treat It?

The debate raged this past week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference where research on new methods made it clear there soon may be more such tools available

2011-07-24

MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer

Doctors are arguing about whether to test patients for signs of the incurable disease and tell them the results. Read the complete article

Retailers to Bring Fresh Produce to 'Food Desert' Areas

Effort part of Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity

2011-07-23

DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity moved a step forward Wednesday with the announcement that Wal-Mart and other retailers plan over the next five years to open or expand 1,500 stores in areas without easy access to fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods. Read the complete article

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