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Health Monitoring at Home

Elderly Adults With Masked High Blood Pressure Linked To Higher Risk Of Falls

A preliminary study of adults older than 78 found masked high blood pressure was associated with a 70% higher fall rate than sustained high blood pressure.

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October 11, 2026

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Cost Of Drugs From Canada Set To Soar For Millions Of Americans Due To Federal Rule

A U.S. customs change taking effect Oct. 22 could make personal medication shipments from Canada harder to deliver, patient advocates say.

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October 11, 2026

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Health Monitoring at Home

Early Alert: Diagnostic Ultrasound System Issue From Philips Ultrasound

The FDA says Philips Lumify systems may unexpectedly require re-registration or lose connection, disrupting scans. Eight serious injuries and four deaths reported.

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October 11, 2026

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‘Byzantine Ownership Arrangements’: Calls To Scrutinize Coding And Profit Incentives In Nursing Home Medicare Payments

MedPAC plans to examine coding, payment accuracy and patient selection in skilled nursing and home health care, with initial findings expected in fall 2027.

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October 11, 2026

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15 Best Easy-On, Easy-Off Shoes for Seniors in 2027

Compare 15 easy on off shoes for seniors, from adjustable walking styles to slippers, with guidance on fit, stability, and everyday use.

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October 10, 2026

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Could Hidden Belly Fat Tell Me About My Brain Health?

A personal DEXA scan prompted questions about visceral fat, blood pressure and dementia risk. The scan does not diagnose brain health or predict dementia.

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October 10, 2026

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What Causes Alzheimer’s? 4 Leading Theories, Explained

Researchers are studying amyloid, tau, inflammation and other processes to explain Alzheimer’s. Evidence supports parts of each theory, but no single cause is settled.

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October 10, 2026

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Popular Longevity Supplement Fails To Meet Endpoint In Parkinson’s Trial

In the 410-person NOPARK trial, nicotinamide riboside did not improve early Parkinson’s outcomes and was linked to modestly worse scores than placebo.

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October 10, 2026

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More Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid

A Seniors Guide report summarizes six Medicare mistakes, including missed enrollment deadlines, retiree coverage assumptions and income-related surcharges.