When thinking about prescription drug addiction, one might understandably and automatically picture a young adult. Those 18 to 25 years of age “are the biggest abusers of prescription … opioid pain ...
More than half of Americans age 65 or older are taking four or more prescription medications; 12 percent are taking at least ...
The 2026 Healthy Aging Campaign will make accessible a wide range of educational materials, caregiver guidance, professional training, and information on non-opioid pain-management strategies to ...
They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings. They were children and young ...
Older adults with more smartphone usage had poorer sleep quality, according to a new study. Depression and loneliness played a significant role in making sleep quality even worse. Researchers surveyed ...
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts. Why This Matters to You A recent study by the University of Michigan has uncovered a ...
They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings. They were children and young ...
The California Legislature passed a bill on Monday that could help older adults get more access to addiction treatment. California, like much of the country, has a shortage of behavioral health care ...
For many, the foods they enjoy most may be quietly harming their health. New research published in the journal Addiction shows that ultra-processed food (UPF) addiction may now be more common among ...
A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults ...
Researchers attribute the spike to the early, aggressive exposure of this generation to ultra-processed foods TUESDAY, Sept. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that older adults, ...