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Family Caregiving
AARP’s latest caregiving guidance highlights why medication lists in long-term care need regular review—especially for drugs linked to confusion, falls, and other side effects.
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Burnout
An AP report spotlights the rising strain on family caregivers and why sleep, support, and respite can help protect health—especially for adults 45 and older.
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Abortion Pill
The FDA says its safety review of mifepristone will continue into next year, keeping attention on a drug that is widely used for abortion and miscarriage care.
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COPD
A reported death tied to delayed COPD medication highlights how coverage barriers can disrupt treatment for adults with chronic lung disease—especially after age 45.
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Breast Cancer
New CDC data show breast cancer is rising slowly in younger women. Here’s what that means for screening, dense breasts, family history and midlife care.
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Health Care Costs
A one-time $90 Medicare payment is arriving for some people in traditional Medicare Part B, but many beneficiaries are excluded — including those in Medicare Advantage.
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Heart Health
A new AARP guide spotlights menopause and midlife health. Here’s what the evidence says about symptoms, heart health, hormone therapy, and when to seek care.
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AI In Healthcare
RFK Jr.’s embrace of artificial intelligence is drawing support and skepticism. Here’s what adults 45+ should know about the promise, limits, and risks of AI in care.
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Cyclospora
Federal investigators say they found Cyclospora at a Mexican farm tied to a 2026 lettuce outbreak, adding clarity to a food safety probe that matters for older adults.
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Cardiovascular Health
Peripheral artery disease can show up as leg pain, fatigue, or few symptoms at all, yet it is tied to higher heart attack and stroke risk and may be overlooked in women.
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Audiology
Hearing problems are not one-size-fits-all. Adults over 45 can benefit from knowing when hearing loss may be caused by wax, noise, aging, or a medical emergency.
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Healthy Aging
A new special issue from Science is putting menopause and pain in the women’s health spotlight, reflecting both growing attention and major research gaps for adults 45 and older.
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