The field of oncology recognizes oral cancer as a globally pertinent concern due to its substantial morbidity and associated ...

Just weeks prior, he was peeling off his heavy boots as he got home from work. He was sinking into the couch to watch TV with ...

Older adults with vision problems face a heightened risk of falls and premature death, according to a new University of ...

Many older adults worry about falling, which can cause them to limit their daily activities. A Matter of Balance is an ...

"One way to prevent falls around the home would be to make sure that you have properly installed safety gates for your stairs ...

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry across both the United States and Europe. In ...

Nobody wants to have to visit the emergency department, but "age-friendly" care seeks to make the experience safer for older ...

Just one wrong step can change a life. It doesn’t take much – a bit of clutter on the floor, a misjudged step, or a slight slip in the bathtub.

These four proven balance exercises can reduce fall risk when practiced regularly, requiring just minutes a day and minimal ...

When a fan flipped over the railing and fell off the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park on ...

The officials told The Associated Press that plans to have about 2,500 personnel in place to do this prevention work throughout the military services, combatant commands, ships and bases by fiscal ...

The West Plains Senior Center will offer a free fall prevention program beginning Tuesday, June 3, and continuing every Tuesday through July 22. Classes will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. once a ...