Topic: Sleep

NPR: "[A] new study finds that even for infants and preschoolers, a good, long night's sleep may be just as important as diet and physical activity. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have dou ... more

NPR: "[A] new study finds that even for infants and preschoolers, a good, long night's sleep may be just as important as diet and physical activity. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have dou ... more

People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick... ... more

Many women enduring hot flashes experience the heat, sweat and reddened upper body as an uncomfortable inconvenience. However, hot flashes can greatly diminish a woman's quality of life, disrupting s ... more

Infants and young children who don €™t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says. ... more

In a prospective cohort study, short nighttime sleep duration among infants and young children was associated with obesity later in life. Medscape Medical News ... more

People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers. ... more

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders ... more

Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a new article. Additionally, napping d ... more

Young children and infants who do not get enough nighttime sleep have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later on in life - napping does not reduce the obesity risk significantly, reports a ... more

Young children and infants who do not get enough nighttime sleep have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later on in life - napping does not reduce the obesity risk significantly, reports a ... more

Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a report in the September issue of Arc ... more

by Steven Y. Park, MDOne of the most common excuses for not wanting to use CPAP is that #8220;I travel a lot. #8221; Even after I explain that many people travel just fine with their CPAP machines, ... more

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight ... more

An international collaboration led by a University of Pennsylvania anthropologist has shown that environmental factors, like temperature and light, play as much of a role in the activity of traditiona ... more

Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or ... more

Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or ... more

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that teens who slept less than eight hours per weeknight ate higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who slept eight hours ... more

Men with insomnia have a fourfold higher death rate than those who sleep at least 6 hours a night, a 14-year study finds. It's not yet clear whether women with insomnia also die sooner. ... more

US researchers found that short sleep and insomnia was linked to a four times higher risk of early death in men; they urged public health policy makers to emphasize earlier diagnosis and treament of ... more

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common, yet are not generally well understood by doctors and other health care professionals. Now the British Association for Psychopharmacology has release ... more

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders, Teen Health ... more

Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Sleep Disorders ... more

More study needed to determine why veterans with PTSD are more at risk than others Results of a study reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggest that Vet ... more

The British Association for Psychopharmacology has issued a consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders. Medscape Medical News ... more

Young healthy adults aged between 17 and 24 years who get less than an average of 5 hours' sleep each night have three times the risk of developing a mental illness compared to individuals of the same ... more

Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or more, according to new rese ... more

Men with chronic insomnia who slept for less than six hours were four times more likely to die during the 14-year follow-up period, according to a new study. Results were adjusted for potential confou ... more

Results of a new study show a linear association between sleep durations of less than eight hours and psychological distress in young adults between 17 and 24 years of age. The risk of psychological d ... more

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say ... more

Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier ... more

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Sleep Therapy continuous positive airway pressure (CP ... more

Study is the first to demonstrate that chronic insomnia with objectively measured short sleep duration is associated with increased mortality in men DARIEN, Ill. – A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the ... more

The widely used Seroquel antipsychotic was never approved to treat post-traumatic stress disorder or the insomnia sometimes related to the afflication, but that hasn #8217;t stopped the drug from bein ... more

Contrary to popular belief, new mothers may often get a decent amount of sleep in their babies' first few months -- but it's not a good-quality sleep, a new study suggests. Source: Reuters Health Rel ... more

Depression is actually defined by specific clinical symptoms such as sadness, difficulty to experience pleasure, sleep problems etc., present for at least two weeks, with impairment of psychosocial fu ... more

Press conference on the occasion of the 23rd ECNP Congress, Aug. 31, 2010, Amsterdam Depression is actually defined by specific clinical symptoms such as sadness, difficulty to experience pleasure, sl ... more

Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder: insomnia, nightmares, constant restlessness. Doctors tried to ease his symptoms using three ps ... more

Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder: insomnia, nightmares, constant restlessness. Doctors tried to ease his symptoms using three ps ... more

The MMR vaccine isn €™t the only shot under fire: The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) is investigating GlaxoSmithKline €™s "swine flu" (H1N1) vaccine Pandemrix to determine if it €™s linked to a hi ... more

Three puffs a day of cannabis, better known as marijuana, helps those with chronic nerve pain due to injury or surgery to feel less pain and sleep better, a Canadian team has found. ... more

Smoking cannabis reduces chronic neuropathic pain and improves sleep, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial. Medscape Medical News ... more

For patients with chronic (long-term) neuropathic pain, smoking cannabis was found to reduce symptoms of pain, improve mood and help sleep, a report published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Journal Associa ... more

Burning the candle at both ends for a week may take an even bigger toll than you thought.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that five nights of restricted sleep - four hours ... more

Randomized controlled trial For people suffering chronic pain, smoked cannabis reduces pain, improves mood and helps sleep, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Jo ... more

Press conference on the occasion of the 23rd ECNP Congress 2010, Amsterdam All humans are synchronised to the rhythmic light-dark changes that occur on a daily basis. Rhythms in physiological and bioc ... more

The medicinal use of cannabis has been debated by clinicians, researchers, legislators and the public at large for many years as an alternative to standard pharmaceutical treatments for pain, which ma ... more

The European Medicines Agency has launched a review of Pandemrix on the request of the European Commission to investigate whether there is a link between cases of narcolepsy and vaccination with Pande ... more

Getting a good night's sleep often comes down to technique. Avoiding late-night technology use and keeping a regular sleep schedule are two important techniques to heed as kids head back to school. ... more

The UA test battery allows for quick assessment both to predict life trajectory and possible drug and behavioral interventions Neuroscientists in the Down Syndrome Research Group at the University of ... more

Study shows brain trauma associated with lifelong conditions that affect quality of life and mortality GALVESTON – Traumatic brain injury, currently considered a singular event by the insurance indus ... more

Parents understand the challenge of getting infants to sleep through the night, and now Pennslyvania State University researchers show that being emotionally receptive can reduce sleep disruption ... more

An estimated 25 million patients per year in the U.S. undergo surgeries using general anesthesia, but scientists have only been able to hypothesize how anesthetics interact with the CNS. Now, research ... more

Biological clock genes affected by too much alcohol, researchers report Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Sleep Disorders ... more

Over a million Australians regularly have trouble getting a restful sleep, leaving them with a reduced quality of life and ability to work. Most have never been treated for this problem.1 However, eff ... more

Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have successfully used a drug to reset and restart the natural 24 hour b ... more

For carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers, itching and throbbing are pain qualities most responsible for impaired functioning and sleep disruption, according to new research reported in The Journal of Pain ... more

Low testosterone levels to blame for low libido, fatigue and weight gain CHICAGO – While most frequently associated with women #8217;s health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can ... more

If your body #8217;s autonomic nervous system (ANS) is working properly, you probably won #8217;t notice it. The ANS regulates involuntary functions including blood pressure, breathing, digestion, sle ... more

Having a pet can help improve mild or moderate depression in many people, experts agree, as well as provide other benefits, such as better sleep and overall health. ... more

Consequences of nighttime eating can include injuries like black eyes from walking into a wall or hand cuts from a prep knife, or dental problems from gnawing on frozen food.Upwards of 10 percent of a ... more

After taking the rare step of ordering the FTC to respond to interrogatories about why it wanted to subpoena the CEO of Watson Pharmaceuticals regarding a reverse-payment settlement the company entere ... more

After taking the rare step of ordering the FTC to respond to interrogatories about why it wanted to subpoena the CEO of Watson Pharmaceuticals regarding a reverse-payment settlement the company entere ... more

t - BBC video.Get these right and your brain will be in top shape:- Diet - slow and steady release of glucose- Water- Exercise- SleepRead more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/brainsmart Posted at C ... more

A study in the 1 August issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that regularly sleeping for more or less than seven hours per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ... more

The worsening severity in sleep-disordered breathing is primarily attributable to increases in obesity, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia... ... more

The worsening severity in sleep-disordered breathing is primarily attributable to increases in obesity, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia. Dr Jeffery Pretto, Stephen G ... more

The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imagine the future, according to several psychologists. Slee ... more

Compared with sleep duration of 7 hours, both short and long sleep durations (5 hours or less and 9 hours or more) were positively associated with cardiovascular disease in a large sample of US adults ... more

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Only this week I learned that HSA's will not reimburse over-the-counter medications without a doctor's prescription, starting January 1.So medications such as antacids, allergy sinus pills, laxative ... more

People with arthritis who exercise have less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology. One form of arthritis, osteoarthritis ... more

Presentations focus on the brain and sleep SAN DIEGO – The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imag ... more

A study in the 1 August issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that a dose of extra sleep on the weekend may be good medicine for adults who repeatedly stay up too late or wake up too early during t ... more

And so yet another work week will soon draw to a close. And not a moment too soon, yes? This means, of course, the time is drawing near to catch up on sleep, sundry chores and spending time with some ... more

A rat study suggests too little sleep has effects similar to that of total sleep deprivation Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders ... more

Getting a good night's sleep often comes down to technique. Avoiding late-night technology use and keeping a regular sleep schedule are two important techniques to heed as kids head back to school. Re ... more

Parents understand the challenge of getting infants to sleep through the night, and now researchers show that being emotionally receptive can reduce sleep disruptions and help infants and toddlers sle ... more

A rat study suggests too little sleep has effects similar to that of total sleep deprivation ... more

The grand jury subpoenas request €œdocuments broadly relating to €™ €™ the recent recalls of products made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and inspections of two of the unit €™s factories.One of the p ... more

The grand jury subpoenas request €œdocuments broadly relating to €™ €™ the recent recalls of products made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and inspections of two of the unit €™s factories.One of the p ... more

Getting a good night's sleep often comes down to technique. Avoiding late-night technology use and keeping a regular sleep schedule are two important techniques to heed as kids head back to school. ... more

Parents understand the challenge of getting infants to sleep through the night, and now Penn State researchers show that being emotionally receptive can reduce sleep disruptions and help infants and t ... more

If you have ever wondered how some people can sleep through anything while others wake at the slightest disturbance, then a group of US scientists may have the answer: they found that sound sleep has ... more

Prescribing Advice for GPs » Drug Safety Update €“ August 2010: "The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published Drug Safety Update for August 2010 (PDF).This issue cont ... more

Prescribing Advice for GPs » Drug Safety Update €“ August 2010: "The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published Drug Safety Update for August 2010 (PDF).This issue cont ... more

Bursts of brain activity called 'spindles' may keep loud noise from disturbing sleep, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders ... more

The brains of people who can sleep through the night undisturbed may be better wired to block out noise, according to a small study. ... more

Burning the candle at both ends for a week may take an even bigger toll than you thought. ... more

Ever wonder why some people can sleep through just about anything, while others get startled awake at each and every bump in the night? People who have trouble sleeping in noisy environments often res ... more

Ever wonder why some people can sleep through just about anything, while others get startled awake at each and every bump in the night? A new report in the August 10th issue of Current Biology, a Cell ... more

Bursts of brain activity called 'spindles' may keep loud noise from disturbing sleep, study suggests ... more

When man's best friend wants to hop into bed at night, there are conflicting opinions about whether it should be allowed for those already having sleep troubles. According to an expert at Baylor Colle ... more

Experts share tips for establishing a bedtime routine for your children that will allow them to go to sleep easily. ... more

by Steven Y. Park, MD Every time you see a depiction of someone sleeping on TV or in the movies, you #8217;ll see the person sleeping on his or her back, and oftentimes, snoring. The ... more

Scanning the genomes of more than 100,000 people from all over the world, scientists report the largest set of genes discovered underlying high cholesterol and high triglycerides — the major risk fac ... more

I don't recall anyone electing this Michelle Obama to give us her two-cents worth, do you? Nevertheless, she's givin' it, and she wants to liberate parents from their basic fundamental role of feedin ... more

People who sleep for less than seven hours a day, including naps, are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. ... more

When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Apnea ... more

Longer daylight hours in spring spur hormonal changes linked to late bedtimes, less sleep, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Teen Health ... more

A new study suggests that a dose of extra sleep on the weekend may be good medicine for adults who repeatedly stay up too late or wake up too early during the workweek. However, even a night of 10 hou ... more

A new study shows that at 2 to 4 weeks of age male infants are easier to arouse than females during quiet sleep, and by 2 to 3 months of age there are no significant gender differences in arousability ... more

A new study suggests that regularly sleeping for more or less than seven hours per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ... more

Longer daylight hours in spring spur hormonal changes linked to late bedtimes, less sleep, study finds ... more

WebMD answers common concerns about children who co-sleep with their parents at night and how to help them break the habit and sleep in their own beds. ... more

Research suggests up to a third of children and adolescents receiving psychiatric care have insomnia or other sleep disturbances and at least a quarter are treated with medications for the problem. ... more

When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep ... more

Interaction of multiple brain networks provides insight into how pain occurs A recent study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Michigan provides the first direct evid ... more

New York City health officials are taking on a new fight, and this time, it €™s against bedbugs. ... more

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson #8217;s disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed. The research is published in the Ju ... more

The finding has important implications for early diagnosis and future interventions to slow or halt neurodegenerative process, researchers say. Medscape Medical News ... more

Study appears to confirm link between REM behavior disorder and certain neurodegenerative diseases Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disorders ... more

American neurologists and sleep experts suggest in a recent study that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder could be an early sign of Parkinson's disease or dementia that develops up to 5 ... more

A new study shows that a sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed. ... more

by Shawn Vuong Incoming medical students, I know you #8217;re excited about medical school. I was in your same exact position about 2 years ago to the day. Every day I went to sleep ... more

Study appears to confirm link between REM behavior disorder and certain neurodegenerative diseases ... more

Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders ... more

Two months ago, Paul Bisaro, the ceo of Watson Pharmaceuticals, made a sensational charge against the Federal Trade Commission - in court papers, he accused the agency of abusing its power in attempti ... more

The research project is a joint effort among engineers and doctors from UC3M, the Clínica Universitaria de Navarra and Universidad Pública de Navarra. It began as a collaborative project designed t ... more

A judge Wednesday criticized the Federal Trade Commission for the "strong possibility" that it "overstepped its bounds and shared confidential information" in a pay-for-delay case between the governme ... more

Analysis: Childhood protection and obesity: framework for practice Childhood obesity alone is not a child protection concern, nor is failure to control weight. But consistent failure to change lifesty ... more

Journeys across several time zones make our internal body clocks go haywire. We feel exhausted and tense, and our sleep pattern is out of synch. As scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysic ... more

7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Sleep Disorders ... more

Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Apnea ... more

It would make the perfect question for the popular television show #8220;Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: #8221; What parts of the eye allow us to see? The conventional wisdom: rods and cones. The ... more

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of heart failure in men, but not in women. An association with coronary heart disease was less concrete and again seen only in men in this ... more

Sufficient sleep might offer a big boost for your health, mood, sex life, weight control, and more. ... more

Would it surprise you if 35 percent lie awake fretting over their commercial business models? Or if 24 percent lose sleep over their feeble pipelines? That number actually seems small, don #8217;t you ... more

Polysomnography is better than portable monitoring at identifying obstructive sleep apnea in patients with atrial fibrillation who could benefit from treatment of the sleep disorder. Medscape Medica ... more

From middle age to age 70, the sleep-time breathing disorder could pose a hazard, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Men's Health, Sleep Apnea ... more

7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study finds ... more

Will the first in a new round of diet drugs win FDA approval? The briefing documents released by the agency this morning reveal that Qnexa, which will be reviewed on Thursday by an agency panel, may c ... more

Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) raised the risk of heart failure for middle-aged and older men - and significantly raised the risk of coronary heart disease in men up to age 70, according to rese ... more

Severe obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of heart failure in middle-aged and older men. Obstructive sleep apnea significantly predicts the risk of coronary heart disease in men up to age 70. ... more

Researchers find red hot Super Fruit aids sleep in older adults LANSING, Mich., July 12, 2010 – Drinking tart cherry juice daily could help reduce the severity of insomnia and time spent awake after ... more

Head and neck cancer patients who reported poor sleep quality one year after diagnosis had more symptoms of chronic pain and complaints of dry mouth related to radiation treatments, according to a rec ... more

The CDC study shows that six in 10 American adults were regular drinkers in 2005-2007, but only about three in 10 regularly exercised.Since 1997, rates of cigarette smoking have declined by several pe ... more

Using desflurane to put a patient to sleep for an hour of surgery equivalent to driving up to 470 miles, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anesthesia, Climate Change ... more

Using desflurane to put a patient to sleep for an hour of surgery equivalent to driving up to 470 miles, study found ... more

A study of patients with MS shows a prevalence of sleep disorders of 40% and fatigue of 87.5%; awareness and treatment of sleep disorders are vital for improving the health and quality of life. Meds ... more

The EC has approved a change in treatment duration from 3 to 13 weeks for a prolonged-release melatonin product used to combat primary insomnia in patients aged 55 years and older. Medscape Medical ... more

Study shows an association between a delay in school start time and improved alertness, mood, and health, owing perhaps to beneficial adjustments to the children's sleep needs and circadian rhythm. ... more

From the minute they wake until the minute they sleep, today's teenagers have busy, demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine doesn't have to get in the way, according to a new ... more

A pilot study of teenagers in a small private school in the US found that delaying the start of the school day by just half an hour was linked to significant improvements in students' alertness, mood ... more

In the initial stages of sleep, energy levels increase dramatically in brain regions found to be active during waking hours, according to new research. These results suggest that a surge of cellular e ... more

Scientists at The University of Manchester have solved a mystery connected with why people die from sudden cardiac arrest during sleep - potentially saving thousands of lives. The pioneering research, ... more

A simple half-hour delay in high school start time led to a significant improvement in students' mood, alertness, and motivation, and increased their average sleep time during the week, according to a ... more

Comorbidities are common in patients with headache and among the most prevalent are posttraumatic stress and problems with sleep. Medscape Medical News ... more

Scientists in the UK have solved a mystery connected with why people die from sudden cardiac arrest during sleep -- potentially saving thousands of lives. ... more

Good night's shut-eye helps solidify 'prospective memory,' study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Memory ... more

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study shows that having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life. The research will be published in the July 6, 2010, issue of Neurology®, ... more

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children #8217;s Hospital Medical Center have found that a certain blood test can successfully identify lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) i ... more

#2 PharmagossipVisiting Pharma Gossip is like going to a pub full of pharmaceutical employees who have had a few and are letting loose on what their companies are really up to.It is a blog that teach ... more

#2 PharmagossipVisiting Pharma Gossip is like going to a pub full of pharmaceutical employees who have had a few and are letting loose on what their companies are really up to.It is a blog that teach ... more

Hypertension, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are common after a denial by insurance companies for bariatric surgery for weight loss. Medscape Medical News ... more

A sleep disorder that tends to run in familiesSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders ... more

A sleep disorder that tends to run in families ... more

Good night's shut-eye helps solidify 'prospective memory,' study finds ... more

Regions needed to function during waking hours got a boost during shuteye, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders ... more

Regions needed to function during waking hours got a boost during shuteye, study says ... more

A child doesn't need a diagnosis of mental illness to be suffering. Sleep problems, anxiety about school, or sadness about parents' separation are examples of issues that may not rise to the level of ... more

Cellular energy levels surge in some brain regions in early hours of sleep Washington, DC — In the initial stages of sleep, energy levels increase dramatically in brain regions found to be active dur ... more

In patients with PD, sleep-related falling out of bed could be a clinical marker of REM sleep behavior disorder, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News ... more

In high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers have found that two therapies may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss in working ... more

Journeys across several time zones make our internal body clocks go haywire. We feel exhausted and tense, and our sleep pattern is out of synch. As scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysic ... more

by Ralph Gordon, MD Obesity is a huge healthcare problem in the United States. It has reached the proportions of an epidemic and continues to get worse. Multiple medical problems incl ... more

In a novel mathematical model that reproduces sleep patterns for multiple species, an international team of researchers has demonstrated that the neural circuitry that controls the sleep/wake cycle in ... more

Not getting enough sleep or having poor sleep habits can trigger migraines or cause occasional migraines to become frequent. Now new research may help explain why. ... more

Patients who were denied bariatric surgery for insurance reasons developed a slew of new obesity-related diseases and conditions within three years of follow-up, according to a new study presented her ... more

The antihypertensive valsartan is better at lowering blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), French researchers say. Reuters He ... more

Sleep quality improved in those with post-traumatic headache, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Veterans and Military Health ... more

Patients who were denied bariatric surgery for insurance reasons developed a slew of new obesity-related diseases and conditions within three years of follow-up, according to a new study presented her ... more

Some 19 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq have migraine and migraine is suspected in another 17 percent. While prevalence of migraine among the U.S. military is well documented , little is known ... more

Reporting at the American Headache Society's 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week, new research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in the levels of key proteins that faci ... more

New research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in the levels of key proteins that facilitate events involved in the underlying pathology of migraine. ... more

Sleep quality improved in those with post-traumatic headache, researchers say ... more

LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2010) – Reporting at the American Headache Society #8217;s 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week, new research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in ... more

Individuals with chronic insomnia have an elevated risk of death, according to a research abstract presented in San Antonio, Texas, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professiona ... more

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Alcohol is known to disrupt sleep, but little is known about alcohol use and sleep problems during adolescence. A new study has found that puberty is related to sleep problems and later bedtimes, whic ... more

Circadian rhythms are the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that occur over the course of a day, responding primarily to light and darkness in the environment. Special non-image forming cells i ... more

Obstructive sleep apnoea patients had reductions of grey-matter volume at baseline but showed significant grey-matter volume increase after three months of CPAP therapy, according to a research abstra ... more

by Jill of All Trades, MD Difficulty with sleep is one of the most common patient complaints presenting to the primary care office. Chances are, you will suffer from difficulty with i ... more

In advance of a report on resident physician duty hours from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Soci ... more

Patients seeking treatment at sleep clinics report higher suicidal ideation than the general population. Medscape Medical News ... more

Students at high risk for sleep disorders have lower grade point averages and are overrepresented among students on academic probation, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News ... more

Air pollution increases the risk for breathing problems during sleep, researchers have found. ... more

2nd UPDATE: FDA Warns Drug Makers On Misleading Promotional Efforts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent letters to several companies requesting that they stop distributing misleading promoti ... more

2nd UPDATE: FDA Warns Drug Makers On Misleading Promotional Efforts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent letters to several companies requesting that they stop distributing misleading promoti ... more

Magnetic resonance imaging of white and gray matter regions shows significant improvement in both after CPAP treatment. Medscape Medical News ... more

With winter now upon us the days are shorter and many people are experiencing changes in sleep patterns, energy levels and mood. ... more

LONDON - At just 28, Duncan Casey has already been from the university science bench to the world of Big Pharma research and back again. Now working in an Imperial College lab tucked behind London €™s ... more

LONDON - At just 28, Duncan Casey has already been from the university science bench to the world of Big Pharma research and back again. Now working in an Imperial College lab tucked behind London €™s ... more

The modified drug improves absorption and does not appear to cause augmentation. Medscape Medical News ... more

The presence of even mild to moderate sleep disordered breathing significantly raised levels of fibrinogen and PAI-1 in a community-based study, consistent with the increased stroke and MI risk associ ... more

Rising temperature may also play a role, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, Sleep Apnea ... more

Childhood hardships may be related to future pregnancy outcomes, in part through their association with smoking during pregnancy and adult socioeconomic position, according to a report in the June iss ... more

Rising temperature may also play a role, study finds ... more

Hyperarousal symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including sleep problems, irritability, difficulty concentrating, jumpiness, and feeling constantly "on guard" are associated with anger ... more

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health have established the first link between air pollution and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a known cause of cardi ... more

Most hospitalized patients are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, and many pain medications could worsen the condition. Medscape Medical News ... more