New research in mice shows that removing old, damaged brain cells can improve brain function. In the brain, microglia play an important role as defenders against diseases. With

Researchers have discovered that nutrition in the first years of life can influence health even seventy years later. In Great Britain after the Second World War, sugar rations were introduced which per

Recent research shows that a moderate reduction in calorie intake can help the immune system stay healthier as we get older. By eating fewer calories, the amount of

Researchers discovered that after switching off a key growth signal, some cancer cells temporarily stop dividing. These cells enter a state called senescence, in which they no longer divide

Glaucoma is a condition that causes blindness due to nerve cells in the eye becoming damaged. This is caused by pressure in the eyeball being too high. As people age, the drainage

Sleep plays an important role in healthy ageing. New research shows that both too little and too much sleep can accelerate the ageing process in the body. Scientists

A recent study of more than a million people has discovered a rare genetic variation that is beneficial to the metabolism and significantly lowers the risk of cardiometabolic diseases.

Recent research shows hopeful developments in the fight against age-related disorders, such as strokes and changes in the gut flora. Scientists have discovered a method in mice whereby brain cells are reprogrammed

Researchers have discovered that the INDY gene plays an important role in maintaining a healthy gut in fruit flies. This gene is linked to a longer lifespan. By the

Our body generates energy using tiny compartments in our cells called mitochondria. These organelles use an intricate chain of protein complexes to make the molecules that our

As we get older, senescent cells accumulate in our bodies, including in the brain. These are cells that have stopped dividing, often after sustaining damage

Many scientists are researching why some people live to be over a hundred years old. They believe that this advanced age is related to a greater resilience against the damage caused by ageing.

A recent study has shown that the hormone thymulin, produced by the thymus, can help to reduce inflammation that often increases with age. This chronic, low-grade inflammation

For anyone who regularly looks for information about health and ways to stay healthy for longer, it is sometimes difficult to quickly understand what a particular supplement or therapy actually

Scientists have developed a new method to determine people's biological age. This is done using tissue analysis in which thin slices of body tissue are studied under the microscope. By

Researchers have tested a promising agent that can prevent the formation of harmful protein clumps in the brain. These protein clumps, known as amyloid plaques, play a major role in Alzheimer's. In

Researchers have developed a new combination of drugs that can kill both ageing cells and cancer cells. As people age, so-called senescent cells accumulate in the body. These

As we get older, our bodies become filled with so-called senescent cells. These are cells that no longer divide and no longer support tissues. Instead, they emit

Recent research shows once again that a good physical condition has a major influence on reducing the risk of death at an older age. Individuals with a low fitness level

A new step has been taken in the quest for ways to make ageing better and healthier. The XPRIZE Healthspan competition is challenging researchers to come up with a

Metformin is best known as a medicine for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. This drug is also being investigated for its potential to slow down the aging process. Researchers are looking at whether

Scientists discovered that inhibiting a protein called RANKL slows down ageing in mice with progeria, a disease that causes rapid ageing. RANKL normally plays an important role

As people age, certain cells accumulate in the body called senescent cells. These cells are actually ‘old’ cells that no longer function properly and inflammatory signals

Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness because nerve signals are not transmitted properly. Despite these profound symptoms, the prognosis for many patients is relatively good. Recently, it appeared from