Muscle density is the ratio of lean tissue to fat contained within muscle A study conducted at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute indicated that elderly with low muscle density have a higher likelihood of being hospitalized than those with a more … [Read more...] about Muscle density predicts risk of hospitalization
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EPA Unlikely to Limit Rocket Fuel in Your Tap Water
Some folks refer to their morning coffee as “Rocket Fuel.” If they are making their coffee with tap water, they may be speaking literally, not figuratively. They just don’t know it. The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to rule that it will not set a drinking-water … [Read more...] about EPA Unlikely to Limit Rocket Fuel in Your Tap Water
Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis
Information for Healthcare Professionals — Antipsychotics FDA ALERT [6/16/2008]: FDA is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for … [Read more...] about Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis