Moving Is a Monumental Task for Many Older Americans. These Organizers Can Help.
Senior move managers may spend weeks or months helping seniors and their families sort through belongings, pack and move into a new home. NYT > Health
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Mutation Protected Man From Alzheimer’s Disease, Hinting at Treatment
A man in his early 40s showed physical signs of the illness, but didn’t develop symptoms until he was nearly 70 because of a protective gene. NYT > Health
As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers
With other virus tracking efforts winding down, wastewater data is likely to become increasingly important in the months ahead, scientists say. NYT > Health
Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace
Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans. NYT > Health
Link Between Long Telomeres and Long Life Is a Tall Tale, Study Finds
The longer a person’s telomeres, researchers found, the greater the risk of cancer and other disorders, challenging a popular hypothesis about the chromosomal roots of vitality. NYT > Health
Researchers Identify Possible New Risk for Breast Cancer
Women’s breasts become less dense with age. Cancer may be more likely in breast tissue that is persistently denser over time, a new study suggests. NYT > Health
Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger
The California health care organization will create a new nonprofit that aims to acquire a half-dozen additional community health systems. NYT > Health
Many States Are Trying to Restrict Gender Treatments for Adults, Too
Missouri has imposed sweeping rules to limit health care for trans adults. Other states have banned Medicaid coverage or introduced bills outlawing care for young adults. NYT > Health
Covid May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Researchers Find
Men and people with severe illnesses were more likely to develop the condition within a year. But the data does not prove that the coronavirus causes diabetes. NYT > Health
Appeals Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available but Imposes Temporary Restrictions
The justices are poised to consider whether the most common method of ending pregnancies can be sharply curtailed in states where abortion remains legal. NYT > Health