Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults

MONDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults should take additional precautions to preserve their health and safety during winter, according to the American Geriatric Society's Foundation for Health in Aging.

  See to It That New Year's Eve Is Safe

MONDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- When you pop the cork on the bottle of bubbly to celebrate the New Year, make sure you take steps to prevent eye injuries, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

  Make That New Year's Fitness Resolution Stick

MONDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- As 2008 dawns, many Americans over 50 will resolve to start a new fitness program.

  Health Tip: The Dangers of Excessive Drinking

(HealthDay News) - While an occasional glass of wine has been shown to offer health benefits, drinking frequently or drinking too much can trigger serious health problems.

  Health Tip: Belching and Bloating

(HealthDay News)- Gas and bloating are normal human functions that could be exacerbated by factors including diet and lifestyle.

  Drug Safety, Tainted Food Among Year's Top Health Stories

MONDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Widely used drugs with questionable side effects, and major recalls of foods consumed by Americans and their pets --both of those stories, plus a significant stem cell breakthrough, made the headlines in 2007.

  Health Highlights: Dec. 31, 2007

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: