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Study warns of medication expiry risk for Mars-bound astronauts

Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station might not be good enough for a three-year journey to Mars.

23 Jul 2024

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

UAB researchers examine the efficacy of cardiovascular health scores for mortality prediction

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine conducted a nationwide study evaluating the predictive value of cardiovascular health scores for mortality.

22 Jul 2024

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Longitudinal data from wearable devices linked to health records show that irregular sleep patterns and inadequate REM sleep increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and depression. This emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality sleep for overall health.

22 Jul 2024

Studies aim to identify adolescent girls who are at risk of developing migraine headaches

A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is a much-dreaded part of a neurologic disorder that has an array of possible symptoms, including pulsating cranial pain, waves of queasiness, bouts of vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light and sound.

22 Jul 2024

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

A study in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reveals that retired rugby players with a history of concussions exhibit significant differences in biomarkers associated with neurodegenerative diseases compared to non-contact sports participants.

21 Jul 2024

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapists and psychiatrists.

18 Jul 2024

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers has reported.

18 Jul 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Type 1 diabetes in children linked to increased risk of mental health problems

Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found.

18 Jul 2024

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

According to a 2024 survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 29% of Americans have chosen to sleep in another bed within the same bedroom or in a different space in their home to accommodate their partner's sleep needs better.

18 Jul 2024

Study links circadian rhythm disruption to obesity and diabetes

Disruption of circadian rhythms and clock gene expression is linked to adverse metabolic health outcomes, including obesity and diabetes. Further research is needed to understand these relationships and their implications for treatment and prevention.

17 Jul 2024

Tinnitus linked to obesity and body composition in men, study finds

Study finds a significant link between tinnitus and body composition, particularly highlighting higher obesity-related inflammation in men as a potential factor.

17 Jul 2024

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but University of Otago researchers have found short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep.

17 Jul 2024

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

If evening 3-minute resistance exercise breaks enhance sleep quantity and quality compared to prolonged sitting.

17 Jul 2024

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

17 Jul 2024

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Researchers found that the prevalence of overactive bladder among US men increased significantly from 11.3% in 2005 to 14.5% in 2020, particularly affecting older men, non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and those who are overweight or obese.

16 Jul 2024

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Jul 2024

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Study warns of medication expiry risk for Mars-bound astronauts

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

UAB researchers examine the efficacy of cardiovascular health scores for mortality prediction

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Studies aim to identify adolescent girls who are at risk of developing migraine headaches

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Type 1 diabetes in children linked to increased risk of mental health problems

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

Study links circadian rhythm disruption to obesity and diabetes

Tinnitus linked to obesity and body composition in men, study finds

Short bursts of light activity can lead to better sleep, study finds

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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