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FDA Approves Computerized Pill Box - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Electronic medication manager aims to reduce medication errors.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/pill_box.html

When Does Menopause Really Begin - (Found July 2, 2008 )

The Healthy Geezer answers readers' questions about health and aging.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer025.html

Do Grandparents Get More Colds - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Good question. The Healthy Geezer has the answer.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/geezer03_colds.html

Older Adults Vulnerable to Refractures, Study Finds - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Men and women both at risk of subsequent fractures.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/seniors_fractures.html

Minnesota Charges Allianz Life Sold Unsuitable Annuities to Seniors - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Lawsuit claims company's agents exploited elderly clients.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/mn_allianz.html

Confusion Ahead: New Medicare Plans for 2007 - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Just when seniors thought they had it figured out, here comes a new round of confusing options.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/medicare_2007.html

Feds Give Up on Canadian Drug Crackdown - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Customs agents will no longer seize Grandma's prescription.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/drugs_canada.html

Report: Shopping Around Beats Medicare Drug Prices - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Medicare clients could do better on their own, Consumers Union report finds.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/rx_shopping.html

North Carolina Shuts Down Living Trust Scheme - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Seniors bilked out of their life savings, state charges.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/nc_living_trust.html

Vegetables May Slow Memory Loss - (Found July 2, 2008 )

No similar effect found for fruit.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/memory_vegetables.html