Summary: A University of Missouri study has uncovered that two neurochemicals, oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), cause overactivity in the brainstem during sleep apnea, which may lead to hypertension over time. The researchers say this discovery could lead to … [Read more...]
Fitbit Data Reveals Connections Between Sleep and Disease
Summary: A study using data from over 6,700 Fitbit users highlights the impact of sleep duration, quality, and consistency on various health outcomes. Conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program, … [Read more...]
Sleep Monitoring Integrated into Phase 2 Obesity Drug Trial
Summary: Beacon Biosignals and Skye Bioscience are partnering to integrate sleep quality and sleep apnea endpoints in a phase 2 trial of obesity drug candidate Nimacimab. The trial will utilize sleep monitoring technology to provide an assessment of the drug’s impact on … [Read more...]
Better Sleep for Adolescents: Social Media and Screen Time
Summary: The US Surgeon General recently recommended warning labels for social media platforms due to their potential impact on youth mental health and sleep. A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health highlights screen habits linked with better sleep, such as … [Read more...]
Study Reveals Top Mattress Features Consumers Want in 2024
Summary: Sit ‘n Sleep, a Southern California mattress superstore, released a study combining consumer research and industry insights to reveal what buyers want in a mattress in 2024 and how these factors influence their purchasing decisions. The study highlights the importance of … [Read more...]
Can Electrical Stimulation Enhance Sleep for Soldiers?
Summary: Researchers at the US Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) are exploring the use of transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) to enhance the restorative properties of short sleep periods for service members. … [Read more...]
What Your Generation Says About the Way You Sleep
Summary: A new survey by mattress company Saatva examined sleep habits among over 2,000 Americans across four generations: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. The study aimed to identify which generation sleeps the best and why, highlighting differences in sleep duration, … [Read more...]
The OSA Diagnosis Gap Between Women and Men
By Risa Kerslake Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) research in women reveals a startling statistic: Up to one in five have sleep apnea,1 but at least eight out of 10 remain undiagnosed.2 It’s numbers like these that have neurologist-sleep specialist Heidi D. Riney, MD, DABPN, … [Read more...]
Gut Health Pill Aims to Reduce Fatigue and Improve Endurance
Summary: Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched V•Nella, a product aimed at reducing fatigue and improving endurance by optimizing gut health. V•Nella leverages the properties of Veillonella bacteria, which breaks down lactic acid and converts it into beneficial … [Read more...]
Inspire Secures Reimbursement for OSA Therapy in France
Summary: Inspire Medical Systems, a company specializing in minimally invasive solutions for obstructive sleep apnea, announced the approval of reimbursement for its Inspire therapy in France. The therapy, which received European Conformity Marking in 2010, has already secured … [Read more...]
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