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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The struggle over who gets the last word

The Supreme Court in March will hear oral arguments in two very different cases that boil down to the same question: How much power do "experts" in health and science deserve? At stake is the future accessibility of the abortion pill mifepristone, and the ability of government officials to advise social media companies about misinformation.

1 Feb 2024

Mechanically ventilated patients in intermediate care units of rural hospitals have higher death rates

A new National Institutes of Health-supported study finds that patients receiving ventilator life support in the intermediate care units – a potentially less costly alternative for people not sick enough for the intensive care units (ICUs) but too ill for the general ward – of rural hospitals had significantly higher death rates than patients in the same type of unit at urban hospitals.

31 Jan 2024

Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

An observational study found links between prenatal substance exposure and mental health in children 10–12, but also found that controlling for environment and genetics eliminated many associations.

31 Jan 2024

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that resistance training is at least as safe as aerobic exercise for those with heart disease and other health conditions, and for most people can provide similar or additive benefits in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jan 2024

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Researchers described gut microbiota and metabolic alterations common to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sleep disorders.

31 Jan 2024

Medical clowns boost sleep quality and reduce hospital stay for children, study finds

Researchers evaluated the impact of medical clown interventions on sleep quality and hospital stay duration in pediatric patients.

31 Jan 2024

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

Researchers discovered that bathing in Japanese hot springs significantly alters the gut microbiota in healthy individuals, offering potential health benefits by increasing certain beneficial bacteria. This is the first study to explore the distinct effects of different hot spring types on the gut microbiome.

30 Jan 2024

School nurses may be well-positioned to identify students at-risk for chronic absenteeism

School nurses are more than just health care heroes. They also play a key role in identifying students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism -; a growing problem that diminishes academic success and can hurt students' health and lead to a variety of negative long-term life outcomes.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Over half of long COVID patients suffer persistent cognitive slowing, new study reveals

Study finds that 53% of long COVID patients experience significant cognitive slowing, a symptom that does not improve over time and is independent of the severity of the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.

29 Jan 2024

CPAP therapy may not reduce heart risks in sleep apnea patients with coronary artery disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascular events.

29 Jan 2024

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.

28 Jan 2024

Energy drinks stir up sleep issues and insomnia among college students

A study in "BMJ Open" finds that frequent energy drink consumption among Norwegian students is associated with poor sleep outcomes, including shorter sleep duration and higher insomnia rates, with notable sex-based differences in consumption patterns.

28 Jan 2024

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have received an award to develop a new type of sweat monitor that can be applied to the skin just like a temporary tattoo and assess the molecules present, such as cortisol.

25 Jan 2024

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

The long-term weight loss effects of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people with obesity.

25 Jan 2024

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.

24 Jan 2024

Study looks at ways to more accurately predict when migraine attack will occur

Migraine is often underdiagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enough as well as find strategies to prevent attacks.

24 Jan 2024

Beyond the scale: B.A.S.I.C.S. checklist takes a holistic view of health

For decades, the number on a scale has been a key factor in deciding whether a person is healthy or not. But weight alone doesn't paint a complete picture of one's health.

24 Jan 2024

COVID-19 lockdown fueled fuel primary school obesity crisis in the UK

Obesity among primary school children in the UK spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a 45% increase between 2019/20 and 2020/21 among 4-5-year-olds, according to a study published on January 24, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Iván Ochoa-Moreno from the University of Southampton, UK, and colleagues.

24 Jan 2024

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The struggle over who gets the last word

Mechanically ventilated patients in intermediate care units of rural hospitals have higher death rates

Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Medical clowns boost sleep quality and reduce hospital stay for children, study finds

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

School nurses may be well-positioned to identify students at-risk for chronic absenteeism

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Over half of long COVID patients suffer persistent cognitive slowing, new study reveals

CPAP therapy may not reduce heart risks in sleep apnea patients with coronary artery disease

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

Energy drinks stir up sleep issues and insomnia among college students

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Study looks at ways to more accurately predict when migraine attack will occur

Beyond the scale: B.A.S.I.C.S. checklist takes a holistic view of health

COVID-19 lockdown fueled fuel primary school obesity crisis in the UK

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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