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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others: For some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership

A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with

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Sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health: Health care workers need to take holistic approach that considers lifestyles and needs when discussing sexual problems with older people

Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to

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Urine testing of people with HIV for tuberculosis can save lives and be cost-effective: Mass. General-led study supports urine-based tuberculosis screening in two African countries

Screening all hospitalized patients with HIV for tuberculosis (TB) using urine tests would improve life expectancy and be cost-effective in

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