NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite the fact that up to one third of patients with severe dementia are tube fed, there is no evidence that this practice prolongs survival or improves quality of life, ...

Boomer has lost over 20 lbs through portion control, low-calorie treats and short walks, Christine tells PEOPLE When Boomer the beagle came into Christine's life, he weighed a whopping 62.2 lbs. The ...

A new study measured use of feeding tubes in Canadian nursing home residents, finding similar trends to those in the United States. Many people with advanced dementia have a hard time eating, but ...

Older Americans who get the largest share of their calories from ultra-processed foods face a 58 percent higher risk of ...