When assessing older adults who have abdominal pain, health care providers should remember that chronological age may not fully reflect patients' physiological age. The overall health condition ...

Abdominal pain among older adults is a common complaint with broad differential diagnosis. Atypical and delayed presentation is common. The lack of abnormalities in vitals signs despite serious ...

Rapid weight loss, when it occurs in older women can be a sign of bad things to come such as early institutionalization, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and pose a higher risk for falls ...

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 in The Lancet Regional Health: ...

Ovarian cancer, traditionally seen in postmenopausal women, is increasingly affecting younger women in their 30s and 40s. Here are some early signs of ovarian cancer and preventive measures.