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UVA research sheds new light on why sleep increases risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals why sleep can put people with epilepsy at increased risk of sudden death.

6 May 2021

Many cancer patients are experiencing loneliness and social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

Loneliness and social isolation, which can have negative effects on health and longevity, are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than half of surveyed adults with cancer have been experiencing loneliness in recent months, according to a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

6 May 2021

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers increased during the pandemic

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers soared during the pandemic, with twice as many of the mothers reporting they lost sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak than before it.

5 May 2021

Understanding body clock gene networks could help turn early birds into night owls or vice versa

How body clocks work could lead to science that can turn an early bird into a night owl or vice versa as well as other advances, like helping crops grow all year long.

4 May 2021

One in five older adults experienced worse mental health since the pandemic

Nearly one in five older adults say their mental health has gotten worse since the pandemic began in March 2020, and an equal percentage say their sleep has suffered in that time too.

4 May 2021

Research reveals increase in psychological distress among people during COVID-19 first wave

The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of York.

30 Apr 2021

Simple device can reduce swelling after kidney transplantation

In a published study, a team from Lawson Health Research Institute has found that a simple device can reduce swelling after kidney transplantation.

29 Apr 2021

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

A new study describes the risk factors and outcomes of “long COVID-19” in a cohort of children who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

29 Apr 2021

Study of 180 breastfeeding mothers after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

Vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19, were developed at an unprecedented pace. To date, more than 1 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, many of which messenger RNA (mRNA) based.

29 Apr 2021

Long COVID also affects children, study finds

Older children and children with allergies or asthma were found to have greater odds of having persistent symptoms even months after recovery.

28 Apr 2021

Researchers investigate how the brain's circadian rhythm control center regulates behavior

Our bodies and behaviors often seem to have rhythms of their own. Why do we go to the bathroom at the same time every day? Why do we feel off if we can't go to sleep at the right time? Circadian rhythms are a behind-the-scenes force that shape many of our behaviors and our health.

28 Apr 2021

Non-traditional risk factors impact African American patients with coronary artery disease

A retrospective analysis of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in young African American patients is being presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2021 Virtual Scientific Sessions.

28 Apr 2021

New model may explain the perplexing asymmetrical motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by slowness of movement and tremors, which often appear asymmetrically in patients.

28 Apr 2021

Study explores link between text anxiety and poor sleep

College students across the country struggle with a vicious cycle: Test anxiety triggers poor sleep, which in turn reduces performance on the tests that caused the anxiety in the first place.

28 Apr 2021

Neural implant can help monitor activity in multiple brain regions at the same time

How do different parts of the brain communicate with each other during learning and memory formation? A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego takes a first step at answering this fundamental neuroscience question.

27 Apr 2021

Daily prebiotic intake can reduce anxiety levels and improve wellbeing

A new study from the University of Surrey has found that 4-weeks of daily galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) prebiotic intake can reduce anxiety levels and result in an overall improvement in wellbeing in young women.

27 Apr 2021

Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution associated with child behavioral problems

A pregnant woman's exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution from road traffic can influence the development of behavioral outcomes in early childhood.

27 Apr 2021

Loneliness among middle-aged men associated with higher cancer risk, study shows

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the researchers, taking account of loneliness and social relationships should thus be an important part of comprehensive health care and disease prevention.

27 Apr 2021

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Latest Sleep News and Research

UVA research sheds new light on why sleep increases risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Many cancer patients are experiencing loneliness and social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers increased during the pandemic

Understanding body clock gene networks could help turn early birds into night owls or vice versa

One in five older adults experienced worse mental health since the pandemic

Research reveals increase in psychological distress among people during COVID-19 first wave

Simple device can reduce swelling after kidney transplantation

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

Study of 180 breastfeeding mothers after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

Long COVID also affects children, study finds

Researchers investigate how the brain's circadian rhythm control center regulates behavior

Non-traditional risk factors impact African American patients with coronary artery disease

New model may explain the perplexing asymmetrical motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease

Study explores link between text anxiety and poor sleep

Neural implant can help monitor activity in multiple brain regions at the same time

Daily prebiotic intake can reduce anxiety levels and improve wellbeing

Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution associated with child behavioral problems

Loneliness among middle-aged men associated with higher cancer risk, study shows

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