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Updated safe-sleep guidelines for infants aim to reduce risk of SIDS

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its safe-sleep guidelines for infants for the first time in more than five years, emphasizing that babies should sleep on their backs on flat, level surfaces to reduce their risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

21 Jun 2022

AGA's new clinical guidelines outline a personalized approach for treating IBS patients

New treatment guidelines released today in Gastroenterology outline a personalized approach for treating patients with approved drug treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (IBS-C) or IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D).

21 Jun 2022

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.

21 Jun 2022

Gut microbiome acts on the brain to control appetite

Hypothalamic GABAergic neurons recognize microbial muropeptides through the cytosolic receptor NOD2, which regulates food intake and body temperature.

19 Jun 2022

CHEST launches an empathetic health care initiative in Bexar County

Aimed at improving patient care, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is launching the First 5 Minutes™, an empathetic health care initiative, on June 18 in Bexar County, Texas.

18 Jun 2022

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, scientists have become increasingly aware of a group of patients - so-called 'long haulers' - who remain plagued by a combination of symptoms long after the infection passes.

17 Jun 2022

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

Researchers assessed the symptoms of neurological post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (neuro-PASC) among patients with and without neurologic disorders.

17 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

Physical activity and diet improve after weight loss surgery, but fall short of federal guidelines

In a long-term study of adults who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery, University of Florida researchers found participants' physical activity and diet quality improved after surgery, but fell short of federal physical activity guidelines.

16 Jun 2022

Fragmented sleep, wakefulness after bedtime linked with lower cognitive function among African Americans

More fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with lower cognitive function such as poor attention, according to a new study.

16 Jun 2022

Drug combinations may help to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease

A mouse study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that combining SGLT2 inhibitors — a newer class of diabetes medications that lowers blood sugar — with older diabetes drugs may help to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

15 Jun 2022

EMS workers experiencing poorer sleep quality report greater anger levels

It's no secret that sleep and emergency medical services (EMS) work do not go hand in hand. The profession is notorious for long and oftentimes odd hours, with overnight shift work a part of the job. It's bound to effect one's mood and now, new research shows just how much.

14 Jun 2022

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

In a recent study published in the journal Brain, researchers explored diurnal, age- and sex-based brain temperature (TBr) variations and evaluated the prognostic importance of TBr mapping for estimating the survival of patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

14 Jun 2022

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers explored neurological symptoms and subsequent cognitive impairment experienced by survivors of mild respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jun 2022

Lifestyle factors play a beneficial role in the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias

As rates of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia continue to rise in the U.S., new evidence suggests that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing dementia.

14 Jun 2022

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives, with age 40 being the low point and hours of sleep starting to creep back up about age 50, Medical College of Georgia investigators report.

14 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

Overweight, obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10% with lifestyle changes and medications

A new study finds overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications. Weight loss of more than 10% provides significant health benefits, according to researchers who are presenting their findings Sunday, June 12 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Life disruptions and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation with decreased progesterone durations or levels, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated with menopause, according to a Phase 3 industry-sponsored study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Updated safe-sleep guidelines for infants aim to reduce risk of SIDS

AGA's new clinical guidelines outline a personalized approach for treating IBS patients

New scientific statement highlights the cardiopulmonary effects of e-cigarette use among adolescents

Gut microbiome acts on the brain to control appetite

CHEST launches an empathetic health care initiative in Bexar County

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

Physical activity and diet improve after weight loss surgery, but fall short of federal guidelines

Fragmented sleep, wakefulness after bedtime linked with lower cognitive function among African Americans

Drug combinations may help to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease

EMS workers experiencing poorer sleep quality report greater anger levels

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

Lifestyle factors play a beneficial role in the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Overweight, obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10% with lifestyle changes and medications

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

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