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New study examines effectiveness of pictogram labels on medication-related road traffic crash risk

A new study questions the effectiveness of using pictogram message on the labels of anxiety and sleep medications that interfere with driving - an approach this is currently implemented across France.

22 Aug 2016

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

A study performed by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo shows swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.

19 Aug 2016

Popular pain and fever reliever does not worsen asthma in children, study shows

WIn a study of children with mild, persistent asthma, scientists found that acetaminophen was tolerated without the worsening of asthma, when compared with ibuprofen use.

18 Aug 2016

Next generation wearables for health monitoring: an interview with Dr Steven LeBoeuf

Wearables have proliferated in the marketplace, but there's still a lot of opportunity for growth. One of the ways in which wearables are limited is that people expect their wearables to really measure what they feel is important to be measured

18 Aug 2016

Individuals with responsive partners experience lower anxiety, better sleep quality

We spend up to one-third of our life asleep, but not everyone sleeps well. For couples, it turns out how well you think your partner understands and cares for you is linked to how well you sleep.

18 Aug 2016

Wearable device for sleep quality enhancement could reduce risk of PTSD in military personnel

Brain State Technologies announces the presentation of a study that describes how use of a wearable neurotechnology device by military personnel could improve sleep and thereby lower the risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

17 Aug 2016

Obstructive sleep apnea and hypoxia linked to progression of NAFLD in obese adolescents

Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have published a new study showing that sleep apnea worsens non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese adolescents.

16 Aug 2016

Research highlights interaction between biological clock and sleep loss at regional brain level

Ever wondered what happens inside your brain when you stay awake for a day, a night and another day, before you finally go to sleep? In a new study published today in the journal Science, a team of researchers from the University of Liege and the University of Surrey have scanned the brains of 33 participants across such a 2-day sleep deprivation period and following recovery sleep.

11 Aug 2016

Daytime light exposure could help combat sleep disturbances linked to evening use of electronic devices

The use of smartphones and tablet computers during evening hours has previously been associated with sleep disturbances in humans.

11 Aug 2016

Philips collaborates with Mayo Clinic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on research expedition

Royal Philips today announced it will be among the leading organizations collaborating with the Mayo Clinic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a research expedition to understand how the body reacts to the rigors of high altitude and how those learnings can be applied to improving human health.

10 Aug 2016

Researchers use TMS–EEG device to examine the brain activity of people in NREM sleep

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Wisconsin utilised a TMS-EEG device, which combines transcranial magnetic stimulation and EEG, to examine how the brain activity of people in the restful non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is affected by whether they dream or do not dream.

10 Aug 2016

CARRS-Q study shows caffeine combined with bright light can improve driver alertness

Bright light combined with caffeine can improve driving performance and alertness of chronically sleep deprived young drivers, according to a Queensland University of Technology road safety study.

9 Aug 2016

Report reveals staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in the U.S.

Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released a new analysis, titled "Hidden health crisis costing America billions," that reveals the staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.

9 Aug 2016

New study shows how the body’s biological clock suppresses inflammation during night-time sleep

New research published online in The FASEB Journal, describes a protein created by the body's "biological clock" that actively represses inflammatory pathways within the affected limbs during the night.

8 Aug 2016

UCLA researchers develop noninvasive technique to treat breathing problems in premature babies

As humans evolved over many thousands of years, our bodies developed a system to help us when we start running and suddenly need more oxygen. Now, using that innate reflex as inspiration, UCLA researchers have developed a noninvasive way to treat potentially harmful breathing problems in babies who were born prematurely.

5 Aug 2016

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

New study examines effectiveness of pictogram labels on medication-related road traffic crash risk

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

Popular pain and fever reliever does not worsen asthma in children, study shows

Next generation wearables for health monitoring: an interview with Dr Steven LeBoeuf

Individuals with responsive partners experience lower anxiety, better sleep quality

Wearable device for sleep quality enhancement could reduce risk of PTSD in military personnel

Obstructive sleep apnea and hypoxia linked to progression of NAFLD in obese adolescents

Research highlights interaction between biological clock and sleep loss at regional brain level

Daytime light exposure could help combat sleep disturbances linked to evening use of electronic devices

Philips collaborates with Mayo Clinic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on research expedition

Researchers use TMS–EEG device to examine the brain activity of people in NREM sleep

CARRS-Q study shows caffeine combined with bright light can improve driver alertness

Report reveals staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in the U.S.

New study shows how the body’s biological clock suppresses inflammation during night-time sleep

UCLA researchers develop noninvasive technique to treat breathing problems in premature babies

Sleep-disordered breathing promotes progression of pediatric NAFLD to NASH

New review finds link between sleep disorders and stroke risk

ATS releases guidelines to help pediatricians evaluate infants with recurrent, persistent wheezing

Expert shares sleep tips for college students

New guide offers person-centred analysis of people living with dementia

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