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Study documents how an investigator's sleep and fatigue can influence interrogation success

Like many first responders, law-enforcement investigators and detectives often struggle with sleep. Late-night shifts, stress, and the 24-hour nature of crime can throw off biological clocks and cut sleep cycles short.

10 May 2023

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

Scientists from UNSW Sydney with collaborators at Boston University have developed a tool that shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before the first symptoms start appearing.

9 May 2023

Most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness found

McMaster University researchers Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre have found that the drug solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

9 May 2023

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Asian Americans have significant differences in genetics, socioeconomic factors, culture, diet, lifestyle, health interventions and acculturation levels based on the Asian region of their ancestry that likely have unique effects on their risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 May 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for individuals with post-viral fatigue after COVID-19

Those with post-viral fatigue after suffering from COVID-19 benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, resulting in less fatigue and concentration problems.

8 May 2023

New campaign raises awareness among Latina mothers about the importance of blood pressure management

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms The American Heart Association, through the new campaign, "My health is our health"/ "Mi salud es nuestra salud" is raising awareness among Hispanic/ Latina moms, especially during pregnancy, about the importance of managing their blood pressure.

8 May 2023

New research center aims to study the impact of everyday life stress on heart health

A team of UC Davis Health scientists are establishing a new research center to study the impact of stress from everyday life on heart health in underserved communities.

8 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Teams of research scientists from three universities will lead an innovative $15 million project to study the biological mechanisms of chronic stress that can increase cardiovascular disease risk.

4 May 2023

A deep slumber may help buffer Alzheimer’s-related memory issues

A deep slumber might help buffer against memory loss for older adults facing a heightened burden of Alzheimer's disease, new research from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests.

4 May 2023

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

Study aimed to investigate the gut microbiota composition in early Parkinson's disease (PD), REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), first-degree relatives of RBD (RBD-FDR), and healthy controls.

4 May 2023

Skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills associated with minimal weight loss, study finds

A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults links a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk – while associating skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain.

3 May 2023

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Researchers described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults.

3 May 2023

A scientific statement from the American Heart and Stroke Association on the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of poststroke cognitive impairment

Researchers reviewed the incidence, prevalence, diagnosis, and management of post-stroke cognitive impairment.

3 May 2023

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Study documents how an investigator's sleep and fatigue can influence interrogation success

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

Most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness found

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for individuals with post-viral fatigue after COVID-19

New campaign raises awareness among Latina mothers about the importance of blood pressure management

New research center aims to study the impact of everyday life stress on heart health

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

A deep slumber may help buffer Alzheimer’s-related memory issues

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

Skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills associated with minimal weight loss, study finds

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

A scientific statement from the American Heart and Stroke Association on the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of poststroke cognitive impairment

Sleep spindles may regulate anxiety in people with PTSD

Boxing could improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients

What factors are associated with improved physical health and function during midlife among women?

Research analyzes developmental trajectories from childhood trauma to insomnia in adulthood

Rehospitalizations following heart attacks appear to be more common in young women than men

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

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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