baby boomers

Survey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk

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Survey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk

SOURCES: Waridibo Allison, MD, PhD, assistant professor of infectious disease, UT Health San Antonio. American Journal of Preventive Medicine: “Recent hepatitis C testing patterns among baby boomers.” CDC: “Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for Health Professionals,” “Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for the Public,” “Hepatitis C: Testing Baby Boomers Saves Lives,” “People Born 1945 … Read more

Are Boomers Less Sharp Than Previous Generations?

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Are Boomers Less Sharp Than Previous Generations?

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests — raising questions about what the pattern could mean for future dementia rates. Looking at two decades’ worth of data on U.S. adults, the study found generational differences in tests … Read more