John Schieszer

Medications that are helping millions of adults lose weight may also be protective against cancer, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

Once viewed as a social concern, loneliness is now recognized as a significant determinant of health, with implications as profound as those of smoking or obesity. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was so serious that the United Kingdom named its first minister of loneliness in 2018. Japan has enacted policy measures to address loneliness and isolation. The Netherlands has launched several community initiatives, including “Chatty Checkouts” encouraging connection among customers and cashiers.

The Health Power of Prayer Sitting in a circle holding hands and praying may have some hidden health benefits, even for non-believers.

Long-term acute myeloid leukemia (AML) survivors often experience physical limitations and a high comorbidity burden even many years after diagnosis, according to an international, cross-sectional study. Researchers evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQoL), comorbidities, and lifestyle behaviors among long-term AML survivors who were enrolled at 24 centers across 6 countries (Belgium, France, Italy, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Slovenia). The findings, which were published in The Oncologist, provide new insights into ways to enhance survivorship care programs in this patient population. 1

is a celebration of music itself. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice intentionally wrote the score as a musical love letter to a variety of styles, many of which audiences 50 and older grew up listening to.

It’s time to take a hard clinical look at sexism in hematologic conditions. A report in The Lancet Haematology outlines practical strategies to improve diagnosis, care, and outcomes globally for women and girls with hematologic conditions. The report calls for immediate action to close gender gaps in hematologic health and ensure equitable, evidence-based care worldwide. The study authors specifically noted needs for updated clinical guidelines, greater inclusion of women in research, and a much stronger investment in women’s health overall. 1

While older adults often benefit from specific vitamin and mineral supplements, some may contain harmful unlisted ingredients. The regulation of vitamin and dietary supplements in the United States is lacking compared to prescription drugs because they do not require pre-market approval, safety testing, or proof of effectiveness from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“The MIND diet is one that I focus on because it has been shown in research studies to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease,” said Dr. Sandra Darling, a preventive medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices are significantly changing how older adults are receiving medical care.

Researchers have assessed disparities in access to care for patients with hemophilia globally.