Tag Archives: Year’s

Reflections on a 45-year career and 13 years leading HealthNewsReview.org

Our home page 1st day 2006 In this, our final week of daily publishing as we wind down operations due to a loss of sufficient funding, I want to share some observations after a 45-year career in health care journalism, 13 of which were the pinnacle for me as Publisher of this website. Earlier this… Read More: Reflections on a 45-year career and 13 years leading HealthNewsReview.org »

ANOTHER Alzheimer's drug fails: Trials of an experimental treatment cancelled two years early

ANOTHER Alzheimer’s drug fails: Trials of a highly-anticipated experimental treatment cancelled two years early Drugmaker Roche has cancelled two clinical trials of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug, crenezumab  The pair of trials join over 100 failed Alzheimer’s trials  Crenezumab was thought to target harmful protein plaques in the brains of early-stage dementia sufferers But the patients’… Read More: ANOTHER Alzheimer's drug fails: Trials of an experimental treatment cancelled… »

Could you live on your retirement savings for 23 years?

Precision isn’t always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn’t mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don’t expire before you do. Looking at the income, living expenses and life spans of today’s retirees can help you make the right financial moves so your golden years aren’t tarnished by an… Read More: Could you live on your retirement savings for 23 years? »

High blood pressure: Three New Year’s resolutions to help reduce blood pressure

High blood pressure is a common condition, affecting more than a quarter of adults in the UK. If you have high blood pressure, it’s important to take action to lower it, as if not controlled properly it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. People with high blood pressure are advised… Read More: High blood pressure: Three New Year’s resolutions to help reduce… »