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New blood test accurately predicts development of TB two years before onset

A new blood test has been found to more accurately predict the development of tuberculosis up to two years before its onset in people living with someone with active TB, according to research published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, an American Thoracic Society journal.

6 Apr 2018

Waking up “sleeping” stem cells in the brain could improve its ability to repair injury

Researchers have identified a new type of stem cell that could boost the brain’s ability to repair damage caused by brain injury or disease.

6 Apr 2018

Cleaning out a fish tank leaves whole family seriously ill

Chris Matthews and his family of six ended up being seriously ill when they were cleaning out a fish tank at their home. The tank released a deadly poison from a coral when it was handled. The incident occurred last week.

6 Apr 2018

Study finds increased risk of motor vehicle crashes in sleep-deprived individuals

Excessive sleepiness can cause cognitive impairments and put individuals at a higher risk of motor vehicle crash.

4 Apr 2018

SIDS study reveals unsafe sleep practices among babysitters, relatives and friends

Babies who died during their sleep while being watched by someone other than parents often had been placed in unsafe sleep positions, such as on their stomachs, or in unsafe locations, such as a couch, a new study has found.

2 Apr 2018

Low grades linked to class schedules that do not match natural biological rhythms

It may be time to tailor students' class schedules to their natural biological rhythms, according to a new study from UC Berkeley and Northeastern Illinois University.

30 Mar 2018

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

Straddled across Ausberto Maldonado’s backyard in Bayamon, a suburb of San Juan, is a nagging reminder of Hurricane Maria’s destructive power.

30 Mar 2018

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

The ATS Foundation is pleased to announce the new ATS Foundation/Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Research Award in Respiratory Support with Nasal High Flow in Patients with COPD. The award will provide funding for two years in the amount of $100,000.

29 Mar 2018

Survey: Americans turn to foods, drinks, herbs and bedtime rituals to get a good night's sleep

A new survey from Sleep Cycle, the best-selling alarm clock application, reveals that Americans turn to a number of foods, drinks, herbs and bedtime rituals to get a good night's sleep.

29 Mar 2018

Study provides broader picture of problems faced by stroke victims

A new study looks at what problems affect people most after a stroke and it provides a broader picture than what some may usually expect to see.

29 Mar 2018

Study identifies potential genetic link in sudden infant death syndrome

Rare genetic mutations associated with impairment of the breathing muscles are more common in children who have died from sudden infant death syndrome (also known as ‘cot death’) than in healthy controls, suggesting a possible genetic element of the disorder, according to a case-control study in the UK and USA published in The Lancet.

29 Mar 2018

Thrill of hockey victory may raise heart attack risk in younger men

The thrill of a hockey victory may put younger men at an increased risk for heart attack. A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology found an increase in hospital admissions for men under 55 presenting with symptoms of ST-elevation myocardial infarction or heart attack the day after a Montreal Canadiens win.

29 Mar 2018

Genetic links to cot deaths found in new research

Cot death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a rare but unexplained and tragic occurrence where babies between ages two and four months who are apparently healthy die unexpectedly during sleep. SIDS is responsible for around 300 and 2400 deaths in the United Kingdom and United States of America yearly. Researchers have now found a genetic link that could explain the occurrence and risk of such incidents. The study appeared in the latest issues of the journal Lancet.

29 Mar 2018

Phase I clinical trial of HIV vaccines to begin in the U.S.

A Phase I clinical trial testing the safety of vaccines that might have the potential to prevent HIV infection will begin this month at four sites in the United States, marking the latest step in a three-decade quest at UMass Medical School to harness the power of DNA vaccines in addressing a major global health threat.

28 Mar 2018

Realigning the brain clock to fit night shift patterns could result in better sleep, health

New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that our brain clock can be shifted by light exposure, potentially to align it with night shift patterns.

28 Mar 2018

EPFL researchers uncover how the circadian clock regulates 3D chromatin structure

EPFL biologists and geneticists have uncovered how the circadian clock orchestrates the 24-hour cycle of gene expression by regulating the structure of chromatin, the tightly wound DNA-protein complex of the cell. The work is published in Genes & Development.

28 Mar 2018

Study examines how use of sleep tracker data may improve patient-provider communication

According to a survey by Pew Research, nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. collect their own data on at least one health indicator through the use of tracking devices and apps, and it is estimated by industry analysts that over 30 million Americans have access to their sleep data.

27 Mar 2018

Research reveals why older people struggle to get a good night’s sleep

New research has identified the way age impairs the ability of the circadian clock in mammals to re-set itself when exposed to light, resulting in disruption to sleeping patterns and consequent threats to wellbeing

27 Mar 2018

Magnesium found to be effective for mild-to-moderate depression symptoms

Magnesium is effective for mild-to-moderate depression in adults, research has found.

From BetterYou Ltd 27 Mar 2018

Using VR to Go Back in Time for Those Living with Alzheimer's

Currently, there are an estimated 46 million people worldwide living with dementia. There is currently no cure, and no way to prevent the onset of dementia. The Wayback Project was created by a group of friends and former colleagues who wanted to create virtual reality films that allow patients to go 'back in time'.

26 Mar 2018

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Latest Sleep News and Research

New blood test accurately predicts development of TB two years before onset

Waking up “sleeping” stem cells in the brain could improve its ability to repair injury

Cleaning out a fish tank leaves whole family seriously ill

Study finds increased risk of motor vehicle crashes in sleep-deprived individuals

SIDS study reveals unsafe sleep practices among babysitters, relatives and friends

Low grades linked to class schedules that do not match natural biological rhythms

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

Survey: Americans turn to foods, drinks, herbs and bedtime rituals to get a good night's sleep

Study provides broader picture of problems faced by stroke victims

Study identifies potential genetic link in sudden infant death syndrome

Thrill of hockey victory may raise heart attack risk in younger men

Genetic links to cot deaths found in new research

Phase I clinical trial of HIV vaccines to begin in the U.S.

Realigning the brain clock to fit night shift patterns could result in better sleep, health

EPFL researchers uncover how the circadian clock regulates 3D chromatin structure

Study examines how use of sleep tracker data may improve patient-provider communication

Research reveals why older people struggle to get a good night’s sleep

Magnesium found to be effective for mild-to-moderate depression symptoms

Using VR to Go Back in Time for Those Living with Alzheimer's

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