Around the world, individuals are living longer, but an increased average lifespan does not always equate to an increased health span. With advancing age, the increased prevalence of ageing-related diseases can have a significant impact on health status, functional capacity and quality of life.

This week, the 15 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) in England celebrate their fifth birthday – marking five years of working together regionally and nationally, to develop and deliver applied health and care research that tackles some of our most pressing needs.

Aging-related decline in memory and synaptic function are associated with the dysregulation of calcium homeostasis, attributed to the overexpression of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC).

A new outdoor sanctuary for patients and visitors has opened at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. The “Garden of Hope” in the Jubilee Wing courtyard has been created with support of Gateshead Health Charity.

This article examines Martial’s epigrams dealing with medical practitioners and their various interactions with others, especially with their patients.

PBM2024 was the largest WALT (World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy) international conference in its 30-year history, and featured renowned speakers from around the globe, representing the latest advancements in Photobiomodulation research.

The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should have arrived in your inbox this morning!

TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young has spoken out about her ongoing struggle with chronic pain, on Radio 4’s Today programme.

Mohi Ziyachi, WRIHW ECR Committee member and NENC ARC Fellow based in Sociology has recently been awarded a Renkei mobility grant

A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.

We're thrilled to share the incredible journey of Seb Bousie, who was diagnosed for motor neuron disease 8 years ago.. Seb has been using the CERA Thrive PBMT System for 6 months, and in combination with a healthy diet and a supplement regimen, he has experienced a remarkable transformation in his health.

June is Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Month. Andy Whiting, an Emeritus Professor in our Department of Chemistry and CEO of our spin-out company Nevrargenics Limited, explains how his team is using new funding to discover new treatments and hopefully a cure for the condition.