Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among older Americans—yet research into CVD treatments typically is conducted on younger people. Problem: Treatments that are safe...
There are simple illnesses and there are complex illnesses. Pneumonia is an example of a simple illness. It usually has one dominant contributor, like the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae, and...
An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them at risk for hypertension, cardiovascular...
