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Curbing drug overdoses
The FDA is working to prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that happen each year; Doctors have found a link between cholesterol levels and cancer; Doctor on call: blood in stool Video
Flu vaccines tests safe
The National Institutes of Health says tests on millions of patients show the swine flu vaccine is safe and effective. British surgeons have successfully completed a dramatic operation. Doctor on Call: Acid reflux
H1N1 supply questions answered
Thousands of Arkansans lined up, many in the rain, to receive flu shots. If you or your family couldn't make it out to one of the mass clinics, Health Department officials say more are on the way. Video
H1N1 Press Conference
The H1N1 virus is now widespread among 48 states. New research shows kids without insurance who end up in the hospital are 60 percent more likely to die. Gyms in the workplace help people do better at their desks. Doctor on Call: Colon cleansing Video
Migraines with aura increase risk of stroke
If you have migraines with aura you have an elevated risk for stroke; Doctors could soon look to spices to help fight cancer; Parents it might be a good idea to let your kids sleep in on the weekend. Video
Menu labeling
Seeing how many calories are in a menu entrée can affect what you order. A new study shows chewing gum could help reduce the calories you consume. Ladies if you want to know what you'll look like as you age pay a visit to dear old mom. Video

Senior Health Guide

Back Problems
For many people, the key to a healthy back is found in good posture, proper exercise, safe lifting techniques, and a firm mattress.
Dental Care
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a chronic, low-grade infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has several causes, including noise trauma, infections, heart conditions or stroke, head injuries, tumors, certain medicines, heredity, and aging.
Heart & Circulatory
Your lifestyle may include certain habits or conditions that tend to increase your chance of having a heart attack. These habits or conditions are known as risk factors.
Senior Health Care
You can prevent, delay, lessen, or even reverse some of the changes commonly associated with aging by taking advantage of information made available by the medical community.
Senior Health Coverage
Medicare is a federally funded national health insurance program for people over 65 years of age.
Seniors
Many organizations promote the interests of older adults. One of the best known and largest of the organizations is the American Association of Retired Persons.


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