Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them prone to fractures. One common issue is when the spine's vertebrae break, known as osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). Doctors often use a procedure called percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) to fix these breaks. PVA
On Tuesday night, President Trump will give a major speech to Congress. This isn't his usual State of the Union address, but a chance for him to talk about what he wants to focus on this year. The speech is scheduled to start at 9 p. m. ET. You can watch it on many TV channels and online pl
Older adults often face depression, but having a strong social network can help. This is not just about having lots of friends or family, but also about how often they are in touch and the quality of those relationships. A recent study looked at how different parts of social networks affect depressi
Obesity is a huge problem. It's not just about looking good, it's about health. People who are overweight or obese face serious health risks. These include heart disease, diabetes, and more. So, finding ways to manage weight is super important. Lifestyle changes are the first line of defens
Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes
Over a thousand people in the lush Équateur Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been hit by a puzzling fever. Symptoms like fever, headaches, chills, and muscle aches appear in just two days. This has left health experts scratching their heads. Two major health organizations have diff
Older adults often face challenges when temperatures soar, especially indoors. Studies have shown that electric fans don't cool down the body's core temperature when it's really hot, like 36°C. But what about how they feel and their mood? Eighteen older adults, with a median age of 72, took part in
Older adults often face unique challenges when it comes to being ready for emergencies. A recent investigation involving 394 individuals aged 65 and older revealed some surprising facts. Only about 32. 5% of these seniors had moved their vehicles or household items to safer locations. Just 27. 2%
OpenAI has just launched its biggest AI model yet, called GPT-4. 5, with the code name Orion. This new model is a game-changer, using way more computing power and data than any of OpenAI's previous models. OpenAI says it's not a frontier model. But it is a big deal in the AI world
Older adults are at high risk of heart problems. Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a major killer and cause of disability, especially among seniors. Extreme temperatures, both very low and very high, make heart issues worse. Climate change is a big deal. It's making the world hotter and colder in
