Many older Americans get screened for colon, breast, prostate and cervical cancer even though guidelines recommend against routinely screening the elderly, a new study finds.

Artery-clogging trans fats have been linked to heart disease in study after study, and now new research suggests that the fats may also increase stroke risk in women.

Twelve older women are sitting in a shallow swimming pool while the strains of Swan Lake rise in the background.

Retirement communities may have their perks, but Beryl O'Connor says it would be tough to match the birthday surprise she got in her own backyard when she turned 80 this year.

Knees with osteoarthritis are in a constant state of self-repair, but arthritic hip joints are not, researchers say.

Ever wish you could give your memory a jolt? A new study shows it may be possible.

A drug typically used to treat skin cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer’s disease in mice, according to a study published today in the journal Science. Alzheimer’s researchers call the results exciting.

Candy hearts and fancy chocolate boxes are showing up in stores, which means many couples are starting to look forward to a special day of ... something other than candy.

Doctors always talk about the importance of daily exercise to stay healthy and ward off disease, but when it comes to fitness, are you doing enough to work out your brain?

Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report