Archive: 15/06/2015
Group memberships boost self-esteem more than friends alone
Belonging to multiple groups that are important to you boosts self-esteem much more than having friends alone, new research has found.
Jun 15, 2015
Medicare panel: Ease rehab coverage for seniors
A panel that advises Congress on Medicare policy says the government should make it easier for seniors to get covered for rehab after a short hospital stay.
Jun 15, 2015
Supreme Court won't revive North Carolina abortion law
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from North Carolina to revive a requirement that abortion providers show and describe an ultrasound to a pregnant woman before she has an abortion.
Jun 15, 2015
Elder abuse is common around the world
A new global review reveals that elder abuse—which includes psychological, physical, and sexual abuse; neglect; and financial exploitation—is common among community-dwelling older adults and is especially prevalent among ...
Jun 15, 2015
Study provides insights on chronic lung disease
A new study shows that shorter telomeres—which are the protective caps at the end of a cell's chromosomes—are linked with worse survival in a progressive respiratory disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). ...
Jun 15, 2015