Summary: A new study published in Aging reveals that poor sleep quality is strongly linked to increased mortality risk in older adults. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging and other institutions found that poor sleep exacerbates the risk of death, even after … [Read more...]
Short Sleep While Pregnant Raises Risk of Neurodevelopmental Delays
Summary: A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveals that pregnant women who get less than seven hours of sleep per night may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in their children. Researchers analyzed data from over 7,000 … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Use of SnoreStop Nasal Spray Due to Contamination Risk
Summary: The FDA has issued a warning against using SnoreStop Nasal Spray, distributed by Green Pharmaceuticals, due to microbial contamination found in the product. Despite FDA recommendations for a recall on multiple occasions, the manufacturer has not complied. The … [Read more...]
Why Light Pollution May Be Linked to Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Rahul Sidhu, University of Sheffield Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global … [Read more...]
Why Nocturnal Hot Flashes May Impact Heart Disease Risk
Summary: A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society suggests that hot flashes are more likely to occur during a the second part of the night when REM sleep predominates, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in perimenopausal … [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...]
Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Slash Heart Disease Risk
Summary: Research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that catching up on sleep during weekends can reduce the risk of heart disease, especially for those who experience sleep deprivation during the week. The study analyzed nearly 91,000 participants from the UK Biobank project, … [Read more...]
Poor Sleep Patterns Elevate Diabetes Risk in Diverse Cohort
Summary: A study published in Diabetologia found that unhealthy sleep patterns, defined as sleeping fewer than seven or more than nine hours per night, are associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse group of adults in … [Read more...]
Sleep Chaos Fuels Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Summary: A study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that middle-aged to older adults with inconsistent sleep durations had a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with more consistent sleep patterns. The research, analyzing data … [Read more...]