Senate Passes Healthcare Reform Bill – The US Senate passed a healthcare reform bill on Christmas Eve. The House of Representatives passed a bill in November. The two bills will be merged and a final vote is expected by late January.
Alzheimer’s May Lessen the Risk of Getting Cancer – A new study found that people who are suffering from Alzheimer’s are 69 percent less likely to get cancer than people not suffering from the disease.
Nursing Shortage Is A Concern for Baby Boomers – The US is expected to face a nursing shortage just as the baby boom generation begins to retire. By 2025, the US will be facing a shortfall of 260,000 nurses.
Healthcare Will Need to Change as the Nation Ages – A report from the Institute of Medicine says US is not prepared for the coming boom of senior citizens. A major concern is a lack of medical professionals, such as geriatricians, to treat aging conditions.
Pollution Increases the Risk of Pneumonia in Senior Citizens – A new study has found that senior citizens who are exposed to high levels of pollution are twice as likely to come down with pneumonia.
New Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Are Coming in 2010 – A number of new drugs to treat Multiple Sclerosis have completed clinical trials and are expected to be approved for use this year.