Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...

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Share on Pinterest A new draft recommendation from the U.S. Task Force says taking vitamin D supplements with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults. kali9/Getty Images ...

Vitamin D with or without calcium doesn't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

For years, vitamin D and calcium have been considered cornerstones in preventing falls and fractures in older adults. However, an independent panel of experts (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - ...

Researchers recently evaluated three tools to help predict risk of hip fracture in adults aged 80 and older, a population that accounts for 70% of hip fractures in the United States. The three ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...

A global problem affecting millions of people older than age 65, hearing loss (HL) has been associated with increased disease burden and poor overall health. In a new study, compared with individuals ...

However, Rao added that outside of preventing falls and fractures in older adults, vitamin D and calcium are still vital nutrients that are essential for overall health. Vitamin D helps the body ...

(CNN) — Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...