“We’re sad to learn of the passing of Senator Feinstein,” said Michael Hodin, CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging. “At 90, her long service and leadership exemplifies the best of America. It also underscores the lasting contribution to society unlocked by our new normal – longevity. We now have the science, medicine, technology, and…

The threat posed by antimicrobial resistance is urgent and spares no country - including Brazil. According to The Lancet, 63 deaths per 100,000 are associated with AMR in Brazil and Paraguay, a rate that exceeds the average for Latin America and the Caribbean. AMR-associated deaths in Brazil are second only to cardiovascular diseases and cancers.

What if the medicines we rely on to overcome infections are no longer able to protect us from known diseases that would become potentially fatal? Unfortunately, that's what we're about to see happen.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major blind spot for many Americans, a new survey suggests. The poll, conducted by the Global Coalition on Aging, asked 1,000 American adults about their understanding and perception of CKD. Though many respondents used the internet for medical information and had a regular doctor and blood work done once or twice a year, 58% of respondents said they were unfamiliar with the illness.

As societies get older, chronic kidney disease is growing as a leading cause of death. Yet, there is a disturbing lack of attention or understanding, even among those at higher risk New York, New York – September 6, 2023 – The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) – The World’s Leading Business Voice on Aging today…