For doctors, how old is too old?
(Neil Webb/For The Post)
Many doctors practice into their 70s and beyond. Hospitals are starting to require aging physicians to demonstrate that they’re still fit.
Doctors say being frail can be avoided and even reversed among the elderly
Resistance training can slow the natural loss of muscle mass.
An insurer’s overpayment becomes an unwitting patient’s responsibility
Three years after a surgery whose costs she thought were fully settled, a woman receives a bill for $9,000.
Study identifies possible new risks from popular sedatives
Prescription drugs such as Valium and Xanax may raise chances of pneumonia, a new study says.
Fluid retention is often just annoying
However, edema can also be a sign of serious illness. See a doctor if the condition persists.
Earthquake risk prompts man to stock food, train daughter in self-defense
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A Nobel Prize winner discusses the potential impact of her discovery
Understanding telomeres might aid fight against cancer and age-related diseases, biologist says.
Where did that transplant patient’s face come from?
An anonymous donor supplied the tongue, teeth and jaws for a man disfigured in a gun accident.
Healthiest U.S. cities for women include Bethesda and Washington
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How green is a Christmas tree? As you trim, consider the carbon footprint.
Artificial types may not be better, since they’re tied to more greenhouse gas emissions.
Positive attitude may make it harder for people to spot scams as they age
Judging a face to be untrustworthy may depend on a portion of the brain that is less active in older people.
The Checkup
Physical activity may add years to your life
New research finds physical activity may add years to your life expectancy.
The Checkup
Should ‘morning-after’ pill be prescription-free for all ages?
Should emergency contraception be available without a prescription to women of all ages?
The Checkup
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New film documents three females' efforts to navigate a world in which pornography, pop culture and social media exert enormous influence.
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Watch the solar eclipse that occured 3:30pm EST, which was only viewable from Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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Watch the solar eclipse that occured 3:30pm EST, which was only viewable from Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang
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The National Zoo’s giant panda, Mei Xiang, vocalized distress on Sunday morning. Her six-day-old panda cub died on Sunday.
Quick glimpse of National Zoo’s baby panda
The National Zoo’s panda cam caught a shot of mother panda Mei Xiang picking up her cub on Monday evening.
Visitors flock to National Zoo to see baby panda
The National Zoo’s giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth Sunday night. Visitors joined the new mother at the zoo Monday to celebrate the new baby.
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Flooding in Slidell after Hurricane Isaac
Parts of Slidell, a suburb of New Orleans, are flooded Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. U.S. Army National Guard members and residents with boats evacuated people stuck in flooded areas of the town.
Isaac bears down on New Orleans
Tropical Storm Isaac, which was downgraded from a hurricane, continues to slowly ravage the New Orleans area. Lake Pontchartrain crashes onto Interstate 10 North outside the city to flood the area, and people asses damage around the city.
Hurricane Isaac provides major surf at Louisiana lake
New Orleans residents take advantage of big waves and high winds before Hurricane Isaac makes landfall at Lake Pontchartrain.
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Coughing spells confounded multiple specialists, but not an astute physician assistant.
NASA to Mars rover: Are you there?
How the space agency can communicate in a matter of minutes with the Mars rover Curiosity.
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