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Regulators Tell Doctors to Limit Anticholinergic Drugs in Older Adults, While Saying the Dementia Question Remains Open

UK regulators reviewed 17 studies on bladder anticholinergics and dementia. The evidence could not confirm or exclude a causal link.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Florida Heat Indices Reach 115 as Warnings Cover Most of the State, and Two Age Groups Cannot Cool Themselves

Extreme heat warnings cover most of Florida, with heat indices reaching 115. What caregivers of seniors and young children should do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

In the Minds of a Shooter and His Victims Through the Lens of the Apalachee High School Shooting

Colt Gray was sentenced to life without parole, as the Apalachee High School shooting case raises a discussion on survivor trauma and violence prevention.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Four Straight Days of Extreme Heat Ahead for the Inland Empire, and Common Medications Change Who Is at Risk

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Inland Empire through Sunday. What older adults, outdoor workers, and people on daily medications should know.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Jayden's brain is being squished, but the public system can't help him

He was scared when he realised the surgery he would need.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 29

Medicare to End Premium Stabilization Program for Standalone Drug Plans

CMS is ending the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after 2026. Here is what it did and what seniors will learn in September.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

CMS Flags 50 Medicaid Providers in Data Sweep, Including Billing for Tests Patients Did Not Need

CMS says its Medicaid Fraud War Room flagged 50 providers and blocked $203 million. Here is what it means if your provider is on the list.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Alzheimer's blood test to radically change diagnosis

A game-changing new blood test for Alzheimer's disease will soon be rolled out in Australia, but there's a good reason why it won't yet be for everyone.

AAP · Jul 29

Wisconsin EF3 Tornado Leaves Dozens Treated as Damaged Water System Sparks Health Concerns

After an EF3 tornado hit Wisconsin's Fox Valley, 68 people were treated, and a boil water advisory remains in effect. What residents should do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Lettuce Supplier Met Privately with White House Officials as Federal Cyclospora Investigation Named Its Product

Taylor Farms met privately with White House and FDA officials during the cyclospora investigation, a source told Reuters. Here is what is verified.

Medical Daily · Jul 29