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An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a ...

Older, generic medications, including ones for cyclosporine, nicotinamide, and dapsone, can effectively treat patients with various dermatological conditions while helping to reduce insurance and cost ...

Adverse drug events are more common in older people with comorbidities, a new study finds. Factors that are independently linked with adverse drug events are being female, taking more drugs daily, ...

An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University ...

High prevalence of polypharmacy and unsafe self-medication among older adults in Indian urban communities, highlighting the need for interventions.

Group arts activities significantly reduced depression and anxiety, even when accounting for biases in research publications.

As the potential of GLP-1 agonists for addiction gains traction, big pharma is also starting to take notice, namely the two ...

Weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can be effective but may pose risks for older adults, including muscle loss and bone density decline.