The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for the fall — but only for high-risk groups. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced the FDA’s ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of Covid shots for the fall — but only for a smaller, high-risk group of people, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said ...

Some medications are more likely to cause falls, especially among older adults. Here are 10 types of drugs to be aware of, ...

Q. A few years ago, my cardiologist put me on spironolactone to lower my blood pressure from 140/80. Shortly thereafter, I got up from bed for the bathroom. I blacked out in the bathroom, fell and ...

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

In visually impaired older adults, broken flooring, such as torn carpet, had the greatest fall risk at a 47% increase, followed by tripping hazards, like unsecured throw rugs or electrical cords, at ...