Linda Searing

May 7, 2024 | theoaklandpress.com | Linda Searing

By Linda SearingSpecial to The Washington PostAbout 1 in 4 U.S. adults 65 and older — more than 14 million people — suffer a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are the leading cause of injury among those 65 and older, even though not all falls result in an injury, the CDC says. About 37% of older people who have fallen have sustained an injury that required medical treatment or activity restrictions.

May 1, 2024 | spokesman.com | Linda Searing

After decreasing for 27 years, the number of U.S. residents with tuberculosis has increased every year since 2020, with 9,615 cases recorded last year in the 50 states and D.C., according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding was based on data from the agency’s National Tuberculosis Surveillance System, which collects information from state and local health departments.

Apr 30, 2024 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Linda Searing

People who were given incentives to exercise more for a year — including daily feedback and cash rewards — added 1,500 steps (about three-fourths of a mile) to their daily step counts, according to research published in the journal Circulation. They also added about 40 minutes of moderate exercise to their activity routine each week. The study involved 1,062 participants, age 67 on average, with a higher-than-average risk for cardiovascular disease who were being encouraged to become more active.

Apr 29, 2024 | sfgate.com | Linda Searing

After decreasing for 27 years, the number of U.S. residents with tuberculosis has increased every year since 2020, with 9,615 cases recorded last year in the 50 states and D.C., according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding was based on data from the agency’s National Tuberculosis Surveillance System, which collects information from state and local health departments.

Apr 28, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Linda Searing

After decreasing for 27 years, the number of U.S. residents with tuberculosis has increased every year since 2020, with 9,615 cases recorded last year in the 50 states and D.C., according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding was based on data from the agency’s National Tuberculosis Surveillance System, which collects information from state and local health departments.