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Insights on diagnosing and treating scabies, bedbugs, and lice effectively

Research in outlines the causes and treatments for scabies, bedbugs, and body lice, stressing the importance of accurate diagnosis and social factors.

10 Sep 2024

Preclinical blood test could predict severe respiratory conditions

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

10 Sep 2024

Sulthiame shows promise in reducing obstructive sleep apnea symptoms

Patients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to results of a clinical trial presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

10 Sep 2024

Timing of nocturnal hot flashes may impact heart disease risk

Nocturnal hot flashes are disruptive regardless of when they occur during the night. A new study suggests that more hot flashes occur during the second half of the night when more REM sleep typically occurs and when such disruption has a greater chance of increasing the risk of heart disease.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds clinical hypnosis more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for hot flashes

Nonhormone options for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are growing in popularity, especially for women who cannot take hormones due to health complications. Cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis are common nonhormone treatment options.

10 Sep 2024

Expert survey unveils underestimated health impacts of weather and climate on mortality

The study analyzes expert views on climate's role in mortality, linking weather hazards to health outcomes and highlighting urgent preventive strategies.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Higher nighttime light intensity is correlated with increased Alzheimer's disease prevalence, suggesting light pollution may influence neurodegenerative risks.

10 Sep 2024

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

Disruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes over 21 years, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

ANNs can identify lung disease in preterm infants by analyzing sleep breathing patterns

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies by analyzing their breathing patterns while they sleep, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

ChatGPT outperforms trainee doctors in respiratory disease assessments

The chatbot ChatGPT performed better than trainee doctors in assessing complex cases of respiratory disease in areas such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and chest infections in a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Night owls have a higher BMI, larger waists, more hidden body fat and are almost 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those who go to bed earlier, new research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Insulin resistance is associated with 31 different diseases and, in women, is also linked to higher odds of an early death, a study of data on hundreds of thousands of people in the UK being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers explore the associations between long-term exposure to road traffic noise, air pollution, and infertility in men and women.

9 Sep 2024

Wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease

Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura ring, wearable technology is in high demand among the health conscious. But beyond measuring heart rates and blood pressure, could fitness trackers be used to test for and effectively screen for disease?

6 Sep 2024

Addressing the physical health risks related to excessive video gaming

Gaming is a popular activity, especially for young people – and with summer drawing to a close, more and more children may be opting to spend time playing video games as opposed to enjoying time outdoors.

6 Sep 2024

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

The impact of nighttime phone use on sleep and mental health is significant, with cyberbullying intensifying psychological distress in children and adolescents.

6 Sep 2024

Health Services Laboratories unlocks faster turnaround times for NHS pathology services by collaborating with Automata

As of summer 2023, Health Services Laboratories, an innovation-led provider of pathology and diagnostic services, and Automata Technologies, a life-sciences automation company, have partnered to speed up turnaround times for pathology and diagnostic services.

From Automata 6 Sep 2024

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences.

6 Sep 2024

Cannabis use linked to poorer sleep and memory problems

The growing legal use of recreational and medical cannabis has generated an increased concern for potential side effects from long-term use, particularly regarding problems with memory and sleep.

5 Sep 2024

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Latest Sleep News and Research

Insights on diagnosing and treating scabies, bedbugs, and lice effectively

Preclinical blood test could predict severe respiratory conditions

Sulthiame shows promise in reducing obstructive sleep apnea symptoms

Timing of nocturnal hot flashes may impact heart disease risk

Study finds clinical hypnosis more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for hot flashes

Expert survey unveils underestimated health impacts of weather and climate on mortality

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

ANNs can identify lung disease in preterm infants by analyzing sleep breathing patterns

ChatGPT outperforms trainee doctors in respiratory disease assessments

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease

Addressing the physical health risks related to excessive video gaming

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

Health Services Laboratories unlocks faster turnaround times for NHS pathology services by collaborating with Automata

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

Cannabis use linked to poorer sleep and memory problems

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