Health - Health - Senior latest news

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare childhood disease that resembles premature aging, and few affected children reach their teenage years. It is caused by a mutation in the LMNA gene that leads to the formation of progerin - a mutant form of the protein prelamin A. Once made, both progerin and normal prelamin A have the molecule farnesyl attached to them. This addition is later removed from normal prelamin A, whereas it cannot be removed from progerin.

Scientists have identified a way in which the brain's ability to process information diminishes with age, and shown that this break down contributes to the decreased ability to form memories that is associated with normal aging.

Amedisys, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMED)("Company"), one of America's leading home health nursing companies, today announced that there has been very limited damage and disruptions to its field offices and network systems because of hurricane Gustav. While south Louisiana has experienced significant power outages and damages, the Amedisys corporate headquarters has experienced minimal disruption and all core corporate functions are operational.

Colorectal adenomas, the precursor polyps in virtually all colorectal cancers, occur infrequently in younger adults, but the rate sharply increases after age 50. Additionally, African Americans have a higher rate of proximal, or right-sided, polyps, and may have a worse prognosis for survival if the polyps become cancerous.

Title: Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure LaterCategory: health newscreated: 9/4/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 9/4/2008

Title: Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain TissueCategory: health newscreated: 9/4/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 9/4/2008

Title: New Drug Helps Relieve GoutCategory: health newscreated: 9/4/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 9/4/2008

Title: Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of LifeCategory: health newscreated: 9/4/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 9/4/2008

"'MetLife V. Glenn': The Court Addresses a Conflict Over Conflicts in ERISA Benefit Administration," health Affairs: In the Web exclusive, Tim Jost of the Washington and Lee University School of Law discusses a recent U.S.

Title: OsteoarthritisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial review: 9/4/2008