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How do female sex hormones affect sleep, and memory?

Scientists describe the relationship between biological sex, memory, sleep, and hormones in relation to the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dimentias.

7 Aug 2022

UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital join new study to better understand long-term impact of COVID-19

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego have joined a nationwide study to better understand the long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients in the United States across all demographic groups.

5 Aug 2022

Hyaluranic acid wakes up stem cells to start muscle repair

A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.

4 Aug 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 on children's media usage?

Researchers assessed the media usage by children during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

4 Aug 2022

A California man’s ‘painful and terrifying’ road to a monkeypox diagnosis

Two days after Kevin Kwong flew home to California from New York, his hands itched so badly, the pain jolted him from sleep. He thought the problem was eczema.

4 Aug 2022

The aging human brain

Researchers describe alterations at the molecular and cellular levels that underly brain aging in otherwise healthy elderly adults.

3 Aug 2022

Medical cannabis use may be common in women experiencing menopause-related symptoms

The legalization of medical cannabis has led to its use in treating a growing number of health problems. A new study suggests that it is becoming more common for women to use medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms.

3 Aug 2022

Children with intellectual disability of genetic origin are extremely likely to develop other neuropsychiatric conditions

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood of being diagnosed as autistic, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental health difficulties.

3 Aug 2022

Acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool to ward off type 2 diabetes

It's been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses -; and now acupuncture could also help fight one of the 21st century's biggest health challenges.

2 Aug 2022

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

A new study discusses the utility of vitamin C and melatonin as potentially therapeutic and capable of preventing acute lung injury in COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Parents set the tone for healthy technology use among teens, study says

Parents play a major role in determining whether teens' use of digital technology is healthy or puts their mental and physical health at risk, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

1 Aug 2022

Report highlights the vulnerability of paid migrant live-in care workers in London to modern slavery

Paid, migrant, live-in care workers in London are at greater risk of falling victim to modern slavery, according to a new report.

1 Aug 2022

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

Does eating more meat-;especially red meat and processed meat-;raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, and if so, why? Despite intense study, the impact of animal source foods on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is vigorously debated, and the mechanisms underlying potential effects of animal proteins remain unclear.

1 Aug 2022

Textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors records noises in the lungs

Patients with severe respiratory or lung diseases require intensive treatment and their lung function needs to be monitored on a continuous basis.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

The Future of CBD research, marketing, and regulation

In this interview, Professor Ted Dinan, Medical Director at Atlantia Clinical Trials, and Asa Waldstein, Principal at Supplement Advisory Group, discuss Atlantia’s expertise in clinical trials for CBD.

From Atlantia Clinical Trials 1 Aug 2022

Insufficient sleep could have long-lasting impact on the neurocognitive development of pre-teens

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers.

29 Jul 2022

Study shows the importance of certain neural connections in identifying consciousness

Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain. A new study shows the importance of certain types of neural connections in identifying consciousness.

29 Jul 2022

Two new studies explore mental and physical resilience of female athletes

Two new studies will examine female athletes' mental and physical resilience via two newly funded grants, dedicated to improving performance and helping people thrive throughout their lives.

28 Jul 2022

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

How do female sex hormones affect sleep, and memory?

UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital join new study to better understand long-term impact of COVID-19

Hyaluranic acid wakes up stem cells to start muscle repair

What is the impact of COVID-19 on children's media usage?

A California man’s ‘painful and terrifying’ road to a monkeypox diagnosis

The aging human brain

Medical cannabis use may be common in women experiencing menopause-related symptoms

Children with intellectual disability of genetic origin are extremely likely to develop other neuropsychiatric conditions

Acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool to ward off type 2 diabetes

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Parents set the tone for healthy technology use among teens, study says

Report highlights the vulnerability of paid migrant live-in care workers in London to modern slavery

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

Textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors records noises in the lungs

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The Future of CBD research, marketing, and regulation

Insufficient sleep could have long-lasting impact on the neurocognitive development of pre-teens

Study shows the importance of certain neural connections in identifying consciousness

Two new studies explore mental and physical resilience of female athletes

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