Summary: A clinical trial presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Vienna revealed that the epilepsy drug sulthiame significantly reduced symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. The study, conducted across multiple … [Read more...]
ORX750 Significantly Increased Wakefulness in Sleep-Deprived Individuals
Summary: Centessa Pharmaceuticals announced positive interim data from its ongoing phase 1 trial of ORX750, an orexin receptor 2 agonist, in acutely sleep-deprived healthy volunteers. The trial demonstrated that ORX750 significantly increased wakefulness, with the 2.5 mg dose … [Read more...]
Tomato-Derived Melatonin Ingredient Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status
Summary: A tomato-derived melatonin ingredient, Somato, has achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status in the US. This plant-based alternative to synthetic melatonin is extracted using a proprietary process and has gained traction internationally, … [Read more...]
Apple Watch Gets Sleep Apnea Detection Feature
Summary: Apple’s new update for the Apple Watch includes a feature to help detect signs of sleep apnea by using the device’s accelerometer to track breathing disturbances during sleep. This feature provides users with notifications when patterns suggest possible sleep apnea, … [Read more...]
Heavy Cannabis Use Actually Hurts Sleep—and Memory: Study
Summary: A recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Amsterdam has revealed that long-term cannabis use negatively impacts both sleep and memory. The study, which included 141 adults with cannabis use disorder and 87 non-users, … [Read more...]
Circadian Health Garners HC9 Ventures’ Investment to Accelerate Value-Based Specialty Care
Summary: Circadian Health, a value-based specialty care organization focused on virtual care for cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrinology, and sleep health, secured a $7.5 million investment led by HC9 Ventures to expand its partnerships with major health plans and providers. … [Read more...]
RingConn Unveils Gen 2 Smart Ring with Integrated Sleep Apnea Monitoring
Summary: RingConn unveiled its Gen 2 Smart Ring at IFA 2024, featuring integrated sleep apnea monitoring with real-time insights into potential sleep disruptions. The Gen 2 model is 24.8% thinner and 50% lighter than its predecessor, with an extended battery life of 10-12 days, … [Read more...]
Study Links Mobile Phone Use to Cardiovascular Risk, With Sleep as a Key Mediator
Summary: A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has found that regular mobile phone use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in smokers and individuals with diabetes. This link is partly attributed to factors like poor … [Read more...]
Light Pollution May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A recent study suggests that exposure to outdoor light at night, particularly in individuals under 65, may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers found that higher levels of nighttime light pollution were associated with a greater prevalence of AD, … [Read more...]
Sleep, Health, and Longevity Take Center Stage at Global Sleep Symposium
Summary: At the inaugural Global Sleep Symposium hosted by Equinox Hotel, regenerative medicine specialist Neil Paulvin, DO, emphasized the critical role sleep plays in overall health and longevity. Paulvin’s panel, held on the second day of the event, explored the connections … [Read more...]
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