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CDC releases new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence in America

More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

20 Jan 2022

New compact and affordable device for recording brain activity

Scientists from Skoltech, South Ural State University, and elsewhere have developed a device for recording brain activity that is more compact and affordable than the solutions currently on the market.

20 Jan 2022

Females more prone to long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers described the results of a multi-center study (LONG-COVID-EXP-CM) that investigated sex differences in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related symptoms and long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms in a group of previously hospitalized COVID-19 survivors in a large Spanish population.

19 Jan 2022

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers have explored the inequities in understanding and addressing the neurological complications of COVID-19 among marginalized communities in the United States.

19 Jan 2022

Schoolchildren in Hong Kong surveyed on the prevalence and impact of allergic diseases

A collaborative study by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong andthe Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital

19 Jan 2022

Sleep and biological rhythm variables linked to severity of depression, anxiety during pregnancy

A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting in the third trimester of pregnancy to the third postpartum month, according to a new study.

18 Jan 2022

Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on youth with ADHD

Compared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairment in school functioning and mental health. Mix in the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions are even greater.

18 Jan 2022

Social media use linked with worse physical health indicators among college students

Social media use was correlated with worse physical health indicators among college students, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

18 Jan 2022

Impact of medical education on the mental health of students

A new study examined the effects of medical schooling on the mental health and sleep habits of students.

18 Jan 2022

Can meal times affect your risk of glucose intolerance?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Frank Scheer and Dr. Sarah Chellappa about their latest research that investigated the effect meal times has on glucose intolerance.

18 Jan 2022

The brain selectively responds to unfamiliar voices during sleep

A good night's sleep is not as simple as it appears. While you snooze, your brain continues to monitor the environment, balancing the need to protect sleep with the need to wake up.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Disrupting circadian rhythms, which change naturally on a 24-hour cycle, has been implicated in heart disease, but it is unclear how it leads to the condition.

17 Jan 2022

Research provides a comprehensive map of exercise-induced signaling molecules present in the tissues

It is well established that exercise improves health, and recent research has shown that exercise benefits the body in different ways, depending on the time of day. But scientists still do not know why the timing of exercise produces these different effects.

17 Jan 2022

Prevalence of persistent Long COVID symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers aimed to analyze the prevalence and severity of persistent symptoms in the first year of COVID-19 infection as compared to non-infected individuals.

13 Jan 2022

Uninterrupted deep sleep can help improve face-name memories

For those who rarely forget a face, but struggle with names, the remedy for boosting learning may as near as your pillow.

12 Jan 2022

Bmal1 gene present in the striatum influences alcohol consumption in both male and female mice

It's a commonly heard question after New Year's: "Why do we drink the way we do?" A group of researchers has found that at least some of it has to do with a particular protein in the part of the forebrain that regulates, among other things, decision-making and reward perception.

11 Jan 2022

UIC experts awarded $7 million grant to improve the health of low-wage workers

Public health experts at the University of Illinois Chicago will continue efforts to improve the health of low-wage workers, thanks to a five-year, $7 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

10 Jan 2022

Association of obstructive sleep apnea with hospitalization due to COVID-19

Researchers report that OSA is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19.

7 Jan 2022

New study strengthens the link between sleep-disordered breathing and gestational diabetes

Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy is associated with insulin resistance or difficulty clearing glucose from the blood, suggests a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Jan 2022

Melatonin found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 entry into mice brains

New research recently unveiled the utility of melatonin and melatonin-derived medicines in reducing brain entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and subsequently preventing long-term neurological consequences of coronavirus disease 2019.

6 Jan 2022

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

CDC releases new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence in America

New compact and affordable device for recording brain activity

Females more prone to long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Schoolchildren in Hong Kong surveyed on the prevalence and impact of allergic diseases

Sleep and biological rhythm variables linked to severity of depression, anxiety during pregnancy

Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on youth with ADHD

Social media use linked with worse physical health indicators among college students

Impact of medical education on the mental health of students

Can meal times affect your risk of glucose intolerance?

The brain selectively responds to unfamiliar voices during sleep

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Research provides a comprehensive map of exercise-induced signaling molecules present in the tissues

Prevalence of persistent Long COVID symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Uninterrupted deep sleep can help improve face-name memories

Bmal1 gene present in the striatum influences alcohol consumption in both male and female mice

UIC experts awarded $7 million grant to improve the health of low-wage workers

Association of obstructive sleep apnea with hospitalization due to COVID-19

New study strengthens the link between sleep-disordered breathing and gestational diabetes

Melatonin found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 entry into mice brains

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