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Fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps have higher resistance to dangerous superbugs

A new University of Maryland study has found that fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps had the strongest resistance to both a fungal infection and to a bacteria that the World Health Organization says is one of the world's most dangerous superbugs for humans.

30 Mar 2017

Delaying school start times unlikely to reduce sleep deprivation in teenagers, research finds

Delaying school start times in the UK is unlikely to reduce sleep deprivation in teenagers, research from the University of Surrey and Harvard Medical School has found.

28 Mar 2017

Research findings offer potential explanation for opioid-induced itching

Opioids have long been an important tool in the world of pain management, but the side effects of these drugs - from addiction and respiratory failure to severe itching and dizziness, can be overwhelming.

27 Mar 2017

Researchers develop new graphene-based neural probes for recording brain activity in high resolution

Measuring brain activity with precision is essential to developing further understanding of diseases such as epilepsy and disorders that affect brain function and motor control.

27 Mar 2017

Patent analysis reveals that saffron bioactives can be used to treat multiple disorders

Increased stress levels, sleep disorders and obesity have become hallmarks of present lifestyle. These conditions are often correlated with serious health problems such as cancer, diabetes, cerebral ischemia, stroke, etc.

27 Mar 2017

Probing the brain in high resolution with graphene based neural probes

Graphene-based transistors enable a flexible neural probe with excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Such probes are useful for examining neural activity for understanding diseases, as well as in neuroprosthetics for control of artificial limbs.

27 Mar 2017

Astrocytes prove to be surprisingly vital players in the body's clock

Until recently, work on biological clocks that dictate daily fluctuations in most body functions, including core body temperature and alertness, focused on neurons, those electrically excitable cells that are the divas of the central nervous system.

25 Mar 2017

UAB Voice Center provides free screening to vocal students

Freshman voice student Lilly Bateh was excited to see what shape her vocal cords were in, despite the rigid scope that Richard McHugh, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology and co-director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Voice Center, held in his hand.

25 Mar 2017

Excessive sweating could be hyperhidrosis that often goes undiagnosed

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that is more than what is needed to regulate body temperature. About 7 million Americans suffer from hyperhidrosis, a disorder that often goes undiagnosed.

24 Mar 2017

Parasite's biological clock could help improve treatments for deadly sleeping sickness

The parasite that causes deadly sleeping sickness has its own biological clock that makes it more vulnerable to medications during the afternoon, according to international research that may help improve treatments for one of Africa's most lethal diseases.

24 Mar 2017

Researchers outline new diagnostic model for mental illness

A consortium of 50 psychologists and psychiatrists from around the world has outlined a new diagnostic model for mental illness, in what researchers hope will be a paradigm shift in how these illnesses are classified and diagnosed.

23 Mar 2017

Sleep deprivation hinders ability to identify facial expressions, study finds

After a rough night's sleep, your ability to recognize whether those around you are happy or sad could suffer, according to a study led by a University of Arizona psychologist.

23 Mar 2017

Study links gastrointestinal disturbances of GWI with changes in intestinal microbiota

A new study from the University of South Carolina has found a gastrointestinal link that could help explain many of the health issues facing those with Gulf War Illness (GWI) as well as opening new pathways to treatment options that may improve both gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms associated with the disorder.

23 Mar 2017

Postnatal depression in dads

Latest research suggests that 1 in 10 dads will suffer from postnatal depression (PND), and as many as 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed. This was from a survey by NCT released in 2015. This also revealed that as many as 38% of new dads have concerns surrounding their mental health.

23 Mar 2017

Loss of partner to suicide may increase risk for mental and physical disorders

People who lose a partner to suicide are at increased risk for a number of mental and physical disorders, including cancer, depression, herniated discs and mood disorders than those in the general population, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

22 Mar 2017

New recommendations aim to guide doctors and patients about testing, treatment options

Surgical options for people with medical conditions including obesity, and the risks of operating on the elderly, feature among 10 new recommendations released today under the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative.

22 Mar 2017

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.

21 Mar 2017

Circadian misalignments may favor diabetes development

Like almost all light-sensitive living beings, human beings follow biological rhythms set on a period of about 24 hours.

20 Mar 2017

Research: Surgical approaches may not offer added benefit to patients with tennis elbow

Surgical approaches to treating tennis elbow may not offer additional benefit to patients, as discussed in research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Diego.

20 Mar 2017

AAGBI sets out three-point plan to address culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals

On World Sleep Day, which highlights the importance of getting adequate sleep, the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland sets out its three-point plan to address the culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals and tackle the problem of excessive fatigue, which is known to impair decision making, with consequences for both doctors and their patients.

20 Mar 2017

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps have higher resistance to dangerous superbugs

Delaying school start times unlikely to reduce sleep deprivation in teenagers, research finds

Research findings offer potential explanation for opioid-induced itching

Researchers develop new graphene-based neural probes for recording brain activity in high resolution

Patent analysis reveals that saffron bioactives can be used to treat multiple disorders

Probing the brain in high resolution with graphene based neural probes

Astrocytes prove to be surprisingly vital players in the body's clock

UAB Voice Center provides free screening to vocal students

Excessive sweating could be hyperhidrosis that often goes undiagnosed

Parasite's biological clock could help improve treatments for deadly sleeping sickness

Researchers outline new diagnostic model for mental illness

Sleep deprivation hinders ability to identify facial expressions, study finds

Study links gastrointestinal disturbances of GWI with changes in intestinal microbiota

Postnatal depression in dads

Loss of partner to suicide may increase risk for mental and physical disorders

New recommendations aim to guide doctors and patients about testing, treatment options

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

Circadian misalignments may favor diabetes development

Research: Surgical approaches may not offer added benefit to patients with tennis elbow

AAGBI sets out three-point plan to address culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals

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