Older adults are suffering a 'sleep decline'

While adequate shut-eye is vital for the proper functioning of our brains and bodies, sleepless nights are a reality for many Britons. According to a new study, older adults are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve a good night’s rest. The study, published in the journal Family Medicine And CommunityContinue Reading

Health breakthrough: Scientists find previously undiscovered part of immune system that could revolutionise antibiotic medicine

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which could revolutionise our understanding of how we are protected against infection. In a series of breakthrough experiments detailed in the journal Nature, researchers focussed on a part of the cell which recycles proteins. The researchers found the proteasome –Continue Reading