Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), is distinct from most germs in its capacity to silently infect individuals for months and even years before waking up and causing active disease that can lead to severe illness and death.
Enhancing deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia
As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent