Elderly Care

Rogue immune cells entering the brain may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease, say scientists.

Pilots and others who work at high altitude may suffer genetic damage from exposure to “cosmic radiation” a study suggests.

One in five people recovering from a heart attack is still having chest pain a year afterwards, a US study suggests.

A former conjoined twin who survived an operation in which she lost her sister, has died, 23 days later, a UK hospital says.

A premature birth can cause lasting impairment to the sensory powers, research in the UK suggests.

One in five people recovering from a heart attack is still having chest pain a year afterwards, a US study suggests.

A former conjoined twin who survived an operation in which she lost her sister, has died, 23 days later, a UK hospital says.

A premature birth can cause lasting impairment to the sensory powers, research in the UK suggests.

Physically “acting out” your dreams when asleep could mean a higher risk of dementia or Parkinson’s disease.

People who scrimp on sleep are more likely to develop hardening of their arteries, a US study suggests.