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Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Sleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemia (elevated serum uric acid), which can often lead to gout and other life-threatening conditions such as heart disease.

17 May 2023

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

17 May 2023

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

In a recent nationwide study from France, lesbian and bisexual women had worse cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women.

17 May 2023

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular disease prevention, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 May 2023

State lawmakers eye forced treatment to address overlap in homelessness and mental illness

Many of the unhoused people in Portland, Oregon, live in tents pitched on sidewalks or in aging campers parked in small convoys behind grocery stores.

17 May 2023

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Only four weeks of shift work-like patterns in female mice are enough to disrupt their biological clock and reduce fertility, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of...

16 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Research explores sex-specific gene associations in Alzheimer's disease using a machine-learning approach. It reveals immune response pathways in both sexes and stress-response pathways in males, highlighting potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for personalized treatments.

16 May 2023

Liquid chemical exposure associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Two years of heavy exposure to TCE, a liquid chemical that lingers in the air, water and soil, may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease by 70%.

16 May 2023

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Researchers from Italy evaluated the association between perceived stress levels and dietary and lifestyle factors.

16 May 2023

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Research paper examines the potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), the long-term effects of COVID-19. It investigates whether OSA increases the risk of more severe PASC outcomes.

15 May 2023

Unlocking the gut clock: How circadian rhythms and gut microbiota team up to impact human health

Research investigates the connection between circadian rhythms and specific microbial patterns in various disease contexts, emphasizing the need for further studies.

15 May 2023

Resting heart rate as a cardiorespiratory health biomarker

Researchers determined the longitudinal and cross-sectional associations between resting heart rate (RHR) and cardiorespiratory fitness.

15 May 2023

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity.

15 May 2023

A machine-learning approach for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

Scientists discuss a machine learning-based tool that can detect Parkinson's disease years before the first onset of symptoms.

11 May 2023

Study: Nearly one in five people may be suffering with obstructive sleep apnea

Around one in five people may be suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today (Thursday) in the ERJ Open Research.

11 May 2023

Adults with sleep apnea may have higher risk of developing long COVID

Among people who have had COVID-19, adults with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to experience long-term symptoms suggestive of long COVID than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

11 May 2023

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

Researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life.

11 May 2023

Can cognitive behavioral therapy target severe fatigue following COVID-19?

Researchers examined the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for severe fatigue after COVID-19.

11 May 2023

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, according to new research published in the May 10, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

10 May 2023

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

State lawmakers eye forced treatment to address overlap in homelessness and mental illness

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Liquid chemical exposure associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Unlocking the gut clock: How circadian rhythms and gut microbiota team up to impact human health

Resting heart rate as a cardiorespiratory health biomarker

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

A machine-learning approach for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease

Study: Nearly one in five people may be suffering with obstructive sleep apnea

Adults with sleep apnea may have higher risk of developing long COVID

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

Can cognitive behavioral therapy target severe fatigue following COVID-19?

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

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Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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