A study by researchers in Switzerland and the UK reveals that breastfeeding is linked to enhanced lung function at school age, especially in children born to asthmatic mothers. The study is published online ahead of print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Claudia E. Kuehni, M.D...
If the proven long-term benefits of smoking cessation are not enough to motivate young adults to stop smoking, a new study shows that 18- to 24-year olds who stop smoking for at least two weeks report substantially fewer respiratory symptoms, especially coughing...
The current system for allocating donated lungs based on proximity and not on need appears to decrease the potential benefits of lung transplantation and increase the number of patients who die waiting, researchers said at an annual meeting of thoracic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, Fla...
An international research team may have found a way to block a second wave of death that can result from pneumonia treatment. Antibiotics are effective at killing pneumococcus - the cause of about 50 percent of pneumonias - but as it dies the bacterium releases potentially lethal toxins...
Could some cases of asthma actually be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bacteria? New research findings published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that this idea may not be as far-fetched as it seems. In a research report appearing in the February 2012 print issue, researchers show a link between common environmental bacteria and airway inflammation...
Among medical mysteries baffling many infectious disease experts is exactly how the deadly pneumonic plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, goes undetected in the first few day of lung infection, often until it's too late for medical treatment. New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has opened a door to the answer. Researchers led by William E...
A UK study revealed that the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) can accurately evaluate exacerbation severity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study is published online ahead of print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Dr...
According to a new Australian study published online before he print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive, non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF)...
An assay which measures the activity of 14 genes in lung cancer tumors can accurately predict who will respond well to surgery and who will probably die within five years, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, reported in The Lancet...
An international study of asthma, published in the early online version of the European Respiratory Journal, has for the first time, included the number of incidents caused by air pollution and shows that the costs for childhood asthma have risen sharply...
The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates, according to new research. The study, published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal, has revealed the true extent of the healthcare costs associated with living close to a busy road...
The experience of daily positive affect -- a mild, happy feeling -- and self-affirmation helps some patients with chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and asthma, make better decisions about their health...
Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study from The Generation R Study Group at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands...
There is no difference in early measures of pulmonary function, immunologic status or coagulation status after fresh versus standard issue single-unit red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. "Longer duration of RBC storage is thought to increase the risk of transfusion-related pulmonary complications," said Daryl J...
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in awake, non-intubated patients may be an effective strategy for bridging patients to lung transplantation, according to a new study from Germany. "As waiting times for donor organs continue to increase, so does the need for bridging strategies for patients with end-stage lung disease awaiting transplantation," said Marius M...
Over many generations, people living in the high-altitude regions of the Andes or on the Tibetan Plateau have adapted to life in low-oxygen conditions. Living with such a distinct and powerful selective pressure has made these populations a textbook example of evolution in action, but exactly how their genes convey a survival advantage remains an open question...
A German Study published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reveals that, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in awake, non-intubated patients may be an effective approach for bridging patients to lung transplantation. Marius M...
From the cherry red tip of a lighted cigarette through the respiratory tract to vital lung cells, the havoc created by tobacco smoke seems almost criminal, activating genes and portions of the immune system to create inflammation that results in life-shortening emphysema, said researchers led by those at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center...
Two years ago, pharmaceutical giant, Roche, promised the BMJ to release key Tamiflu trial data for an independent investigation. However, Roche refuses to provide full access to all its data. According to a new report by the Cochrane Collaboration, Roche's refusal to provide access leaves critical concerns about how the drug works unresolved...
Grant MacKenzie of the MRC Unit in The Gambia and colleagues describe in this week's PLoS Medicine how they set up a population-based surveillance system to assess the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) on invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and radiological pneumonia in children in The Gambia...
Wood-burning stoves are a popular source of heating in many countries. However in recent years there has been much debate about the potential negative health effects associated with wood smoke. A Norwegian researcher has studied the influence of combustion conditions on the emissions and their health effects. Wood-burning is controversial in many countries, including the USA and Canada...
A Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients. Contrary to expectations, patients who died from their injuries had lower inflammatory responses in their lungs than patients who survived...
The discovery, by researchers at the University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, US, could dramatically improve treatments and slow the progression of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) which includes the incurable condition emphysema...
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a gene that tells cells to develop multiple cilia, tiny hair-like structures that move fluids through the lungs and brain. The finding may help scientists generate new therapies that use stem cells to replace damaged tissues in the lung and other organs...
Merck has announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of its insomnia drug. It's a key player in the companies up and coming products, especially considering the loss of patent protection on its top drugs for asthma and allergys...
Nighttime visits to the bathroom are generally associated with being pregnant or having an enlarged prostate, but the problem can affect youngsters, too. A new study sheds light on why some children may need to urinate more often during the rest cycle...
People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a small study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012. "We found a surprisingly high frequency of sleep apnea in patients with stroke that underlines its clinical relevance as a stroke risk factor," said Jessica Kepplinger, M.D...
A study published in Nature Genetics has found new evidence for a link between the body clock hormone melatonin and type 2 diabetes. The study found that people who carry rare genetic mutations in the receptor for melatonin have a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes...
Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated...
New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person's appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images after one night of sleep loss than after one night of normal sleep. Poor sleep habits can therefore affect people's risk of becoming overweight in the long run...
A recent study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to suggest that a person's emotional response after witnessing an unsettling picture or traumatic event is greatly reduced if the person stays awake afterward, and that sleep strongly "protects" the negative emotional response...
1. High Doses of Vitamin D Provide No Benefit to Patients with Severe COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Vitamin D deficiency is present in 60 percent to 75 percent of patients with severe COPD...
Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer's disease patients, a Wayne State University researcher has found. In a study published recently in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, LuAnn Nowak Etcher, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing, reported that patients treated with blue-green light were perceived by their caregivers as having improved global functioning...
New research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms - the biological "clocks" found in many animals - can clearly cause accelerated neurodegeneration, loss of motor function and premature death. The study was published in Neurobiology of Disease and done by researchers at OSU and Oregon Health and Science University...
A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think...
New research finds that many young people with type 1 diabetes struggle to get a good night's sleep and this leads to increased health and behavior problems, such as poorer control of blood sugar and worsening of academic performance...
A new UCLA study shows that physicians who work shorter shifts are less likely to make mistakes during medical procedures. Dr. Christian De Virgilio, lead investigator at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor- UCL A Medical Center (LA BioMed), led a team that studied the medical records of 2,470 patients who had undergone laparoscopic gallbladder surgery...
A survey of police officers in the US and Canada finds that about 40% have a sleep disorder, and this is significantly linked to a raised risk of adverse health, performance, and safety issues. The researchers report their findings online this week in JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association...
A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a study in the December 21 issue of JAMA. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and shift work disorder, affect 50 to 70 million U.S. residents...
Children may have a better quality of life (QOL) and diminished cardiovascular disease risk from the decreased endothelin 1 (ET-1) levels after adenotonsillectomy, according to new research published in the December 2011 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. SDB is an increasingly common indication for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy due to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)...
Almost two-thirds of women in British Columbia filled at least one prescription at some point in their pregnancy, including drugs with potential risks, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers. The study, published online in the journal Clinical Therapeutics, is the first of its kind in Canada...
According to research published in BMJ Open, undiagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) may be responsible for almost 1% of non-truant children who miss extended time off school...
Men who have lost their partner to cancer and who are still single four to five years after their loss run a far greater risk of developing mental illness than those who have managed to find a new partner, reveals a unique study of 691 Swedish widowers carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy. More than 22,000 people die of cancer in Sweden each year...
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who use a face mask during their slumber hours were found to have significantly improved blood pressure, levels of stomach fat (visceral fat), and cholesterol and blood sugar levels - all factors closely related to metabolic syndrome and heart health, researchers reported in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine)...
A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University has made a major breakthrough by unraveling the inner workings of melatonin, also known as the "sleep hormone." The research, conducted in collaboration with scientists in Italy, reveals the key role played by the melatonin receptor in the brain that promotes deep, restorative sleep...
Americans seeking a better night's sleep may need to look no further than tart cherry juice, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition...
Older women with weaker circadian rhythms, who are less physically active or are more active later in the day are more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive impairment than women who have a more robust circadian rhythm or are more physically active earlier in the day. That's the finding of a new study in the latest issue of the Annals of Neurology...
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to stick to prescribed treatment when a partner or parent is involved with their treatment, according to a team of sleep researchers. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep. It is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing, and chances of it occurring become more elevated in obese people...
Cortisol may be the Swiss Army knife of hormones in the human body-just when scientists think they understand what it does, another function pops up. While many of these functions are understood for adults, much less is known about how cortisol operates in babies and toddlers, especially when it comes to an important phenomenon called the cortisol awakening response, or CAR...
(MedPage Today) -- Fewer teens are being exposed to secondhand smoke in cars, as efforts continue to limit youth exposure to the potential harms of tobacco, a nationwide survey found.
HOUSTON (MedPage Today) -- Caloric restriction failed to improve outcomes in ventilator-dependent patients with acute lung injury, results of an NIH-sponsored, multicenter trial showed.
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Severe sleep problems suggestive of insomnia are associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer among older men, researchers found.
(MedPage Today) -- Children who were breastfed for at least four months had significantly better lung function at age 12 than did children who were not breastfed, data from a large cohort study showed.
(MedPage Today) -- A look at why some stockbrokers are successful, a study that brings oncologists' worst nightmare to life, and a timely Eureka moment in the war against parasites highlight this week's collection of Lab Notes.
(MedPage Today) -- Tops in this week's edition, research in mice suggests that taking protein out of patients' diets a few days before surgery could reduce the risk of complications.
(MedPage Today) -- Reported difficulty falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much was associated with heightened cardiometabolic risk, a large, nationally representative survey showed.
(MedPage Today) -- A new assay looking for 14 genetic signatures may help predict which patients with early-stage lung cancer are more likely to die even after their tumors have been removed, researchers found.
(MedPage Today) -- What should be done about controversial research on the H5N1 avian flu that some think should be suppressed and others think has important benefits that should be pursued?
(MedPage Today) -- Proton pump inhibitor treatment doesn't ease asthma for children without gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, even for those with a positive pH test, a randomized trial determined.
(MedPage Today) -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation increased survival compared with mechanical ventilation in awake, spontaneously breathing patients, according to a retrospective study.
(MedPage Today) -- The destruction of lung tissue in emphysema was mediated by antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that were activated by the smoke, according to an experimental study.
(MedPage Today) -- Children who were breastfed for at least four months had significantly better lung function at age 12 than did children who were not breastfed, data from a large cohort study showed.
(MedPage Today) -- Proton pump inhibitor treatment doesn't ease asthma for children without gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, even for those with a positive pH test, a randomized trial determined.
(MedPage Today) -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation increased survival compared with mechanical ventilation in awake, spontaneously breathing patients, according to a retrospective study.
(MedPage Today) -- Rapid weight gain during the first months of life is associated with an increased risk of asthma, a prospective Dutch cohort study suggested.
(MedPage Today) -- A rare inherited disorder known as cold urticaria results from a gain-of-function mutation in an immune system component that explains the condition's bizarre web of symptoms, researchers said.
(MedPage Today) -- A novel small-molecule agent showed promise in early studies as a treatment for smallpox and other orthopoxvirus infections, researchers said. Also in this week's edition of Lab Notes, an ancient Chinese hangover remedy could hold the key to alcohol addiction.
(MedPage Today) -- Recent respiratory infections may be linked to adult-onset asthma according to the results of a population-based incident case-control study.
(MedPage Today) -- The mere detection of sensitization to an allergen on allergen-specific IgE tests is not always equivalent to a clinical diagnosis, cautioned a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
(MedPage Today) -- Overweight youngsters did not have an increased risk of asthma in later childhood if their weight normalized by age 7, according to a Swedish study that partly challenged speculation about an obesity-asthma link in children.
(MedPage Today) -- A larger percentage of children with cow's milk allergies achieved desensitization with high doses of powdered milk protein than with low-dose liquid drops, according to a small, randomized study.
(MedPage Today) -- An integrated program to encourage respectful student behavior in schools reduced the number of teacher-reported bullying incidents and the prevalence of peer rejection, researchers said.
(MedPage Today) -- In a snapshot study of children and adolescents with HIV, about a third met criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder, researchers reported.
(MedPage Today) -- Fewer teens are being exposed to secondhand smoke in cars, as efforts continue to limit youth exposure to the potential harms of tobacco, a nationwide survey found.
(MedPage Today) -- Nearly 4,600 children were admitted to a U.S. hospital in 2006 as a result of physical abuse and 300 died because of the abuse, researchers reported.
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Among patients with atrial fibrillation, being Asian or black were among the risk factors associated with intracranial hemorrhage, researchers found.
(MedPage Today) -- Children who were breastfed for at least four months had significantly better lung function at age 12 than did children who were not breastfed, data from a large cohort study showed.
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Too much sunlight is bad for the skin, but not enough may be a risk factor for stroke, according to a study presented here at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference.
(MedPage Today) -- The lifetime costs -- including healthcare, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs -- of all the children abused in the U.S. over a single year total up to $124 billion, researchers reported.
(MedPage Today) -- Small turtles are once again the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than a hundred people in the U.S., most of them youngsters, government researchers said.
(MedPage Today) -- Children exposed to general anesthesia multiple times during the first two years of life have an increased likelihood of later developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers found.
(MedPage Today) -- The goal of the "Million Hearts" initiative is to reduce the rate of heart attacks and strokes by one million events over the next five years.
(MedPage Today) -- Pasting photos of vegetables onto school lunch trays induced children to eat more of the real thing in a small controlled trial, researchers said.
(MedPage Today) -- The maker of a powdered food for medical management of children with renal disease has recalled a single batch of the product because of incorrect labeling.
(MedPage Today) -- The 2012 immunization schedule for children and adolescents incorporates changes for the use of several vaccines adopted over the past year.
Individuals should be aware that exercising can have positive health effects, even if the weight doesn't necessarily come off, as can losing weight alone, researchers say, although the ideal combination is to improve fitness and lose fat. Heartwire
A decade-long decline in measles cases reversed in 2010, with 40% of countries not meeting the annual incidence target of fewer than 5 cases per million population. Medscape Medical News
Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. Medscape Medical News
World Cancer Day 2012 will focus on preventing cancer and emphasize that up to one third of common cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes. Medscape Medical News
The complex link between obesity and mental illness involves several driving factors, all of which should be considered when choosing effective interventions, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
The California surgeons, who market gastric-banding surgery for weight loss through 1-800-Get-Thin ads, face FDA scrutiny, a state investigation into alleged billing fraud, a whistleblower suit, and more. Medscape Medical News
UK recommendations have successfully reduced suicide rates in the mentally ill, which are 10 times greater in this patient group than in the general population. Medscape Medical News
Individuals meeting five of seven cardiovascular health metrics outlined by the American Heart Association had a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality and deaths from diseases of the circulatory system when compared with unhealthy individuals who met none of the cardiovascular health criteria. Heartwire
Experts say conversion disorder explains the symptoms experienced by a cluster of girls at a New York school, but environmentalists question chemical spill. Medscape Medical News
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued the 2012 adult immunization schedule, which has broadened the recommendations for HPV and HBV vaccination. Medscape Medical News
Hostile and competitive social interactions may increase proinflammatory cytokine reactivity, a phenomenon that has been linked to hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Medscape Medical News
The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity explains its reasons for asking researchers to publish limited information about their H5N1 research. Medscape Medical News
According to a new study, there is a major discrepancy in claims regarding the safety and efficacy of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Medscape Medical News
Exposure during gestation and early childhood to drinking water contaminated with PCE, an industrial solvent, has been linked to an increased risk for certain psychiatric illnesses in later life. Medscape Medical News
Based on the meta-analysis, which included 18 clinical trials, investigators conclude that the benefits of statin therapy for the reduction of cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality extend to both men and women. Heartwire
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued the 2012 adult immunization schedule, which has broadened the recommendations for HPV and HBV vaccination. Medscape Medical News
The Pediatric Advisory Committee Panel has recommended a return to routine monitoring in patients aged 6 to 11 years who are receiving omalizumab. Medscape Medical News
The title and description might make your stomach churn. Floppy eyelid syndrome causes your upper eyelids to become rubbery and turn inside-out spontaneously while you sleep.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found healthy young men tended to take in an extra Big Mac worth of calories after a sleep-deprived night.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit.
The Children’s Report of Sleep Patterns (CRSP), a new self-report measure of children’s sleep patterns, sleep hygiene, and sleep disturbances for school-aged children, may be a reliable and valid self-report measure of sleep patterns, sleep hygiene, and sleep disturbances in children eight to 12 years of age.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (RLS).
U.S. adults who usually slept less than 6 hours were more likely than adults who slept 7 to 8 hours to be obese, to smoke cigarettes, to have five or more drinks a day, and to be inactive.
New findings from an NHLBI-supported urban community-based study of teens indicate that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
Adults who lost weight in a six-month program were able to keep at least some of the weight off for 2.5 years with the help of brief monthly personal counseling.
After a thorough review and discussion of the published scientific evidence, an expert Working Group convened by the IARC Monographs programme has concluded that shiftwork that involves circadian disruption is probably carcinogenic to humans.
The FDA's pediatric program has helped propel more clinical trials to be conducted in children. And more parents may be considering whether to enroll a child in a clinical trial.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems.
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Optimum Health Care SleePlus TCM or BYL SleePlus, because the products contain the undeclared drug clonazepam.
The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with the common, often hard-to-treat chronic pain disorder, fibromyalgia.
ResMed today announced a worldwide voluntary recall of approximately 300,000 of its early production S8 flow generators used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a product called Eden Herbal Formulations Serenity Pills II because it contains the undeclared drug estazolam, which can be habit-forming when used for as little as a few months.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sleep disorder drug products strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks.
Study finds that black cohosh alone or with other herbs does not reduce menopausal hot flashes. Women using menopausal hormone therapy, however, receive significant relief from their hot flashes and night sweats.
Survey results show that over 17 percent of adults reported trouble sleeping or insomnia in the past 12 months. Of those with insomnia or trouble sleeping, 4.5 percent — more than 1.6 million people — used some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat their condition.
This is among the first studies of humans to examine the effects of ketamine on depression, a debilitating illness that affects 14.8 million people in any given year.
Sleep medications are effective and safe treatments for insomnia when used properly under the supervision of a sleep medicine or primary care physician.
The major financial impact of sleep disorders results from the role they play in motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and loss of productivity.
Nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human breast tumors by suppressing the levels of a key hormone called melatonin. The study results might explain why female night shift workers have a higher rate of breast cancer.
Simulated driving produces slower average reaction times, higher self-reported sleepiness scores, and a higher number of inappropriate line crossings than real driving.
Results of a study show an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with idiopathic central sleep apnea in the absence of congestive heart failure.
The reaction times of internal medicine residents who have on-call responsibilities are significantly worse than those of a control group of residents from other specialties who do not take in-house call.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, sleep will play an important role in helping people handle the emotional stress and physical exhaustion caused by the storm.
This is the final statement from the independent panel of health professionals and public representatives who participated in the conference from June 13 - 15, 2005.
Patients with sleep problems are more likely to be prescribed a drug when they are older, a female, or White, according to a study in the journal Sleep.
Only two nights of bright light therapy exposure can improve the sleep of people with early-morning awakening insomnia, according to a study in the journal Sleep.
Study results show that the steep decline in the adolescent years of the intensity of delta brain waves during slow-wave sleep begins earlier in girls than in boys.
The impact of sleep deprivation has been well documented in many industries, but two new studies tracking medical interns in the healthcare field provide clear evidence essential to improving patient safety.
Two new studies show that children who have problems breathing during sleep tend to score lower on tests of mental development and intelligence than do other children their age.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies from one month to one year old. Know the facts about SIDS and how to help your baby sleep safely.
Placing infants to sleep on their backs does much more than just reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also makes them less likely to get fevers, stuffy noses, or ear infections.
Infants who share a bed with other children are at a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than are other infants. Sleeping on soft bedding and sleeping on the stomach are also much more dangerous when they are done together.
Sleeping only four to six hours each night can have a serious effect upon your ability to think and act properly. You may not even be aware of how tired you are, thinking that there is nothing wrong.
"Bed Sharing" between parents and their infants appears to be growing in popularity. While the practice has its supporters, it also raises concerns among some doctors.
New research confirms that sleeping on the stomach increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in U.S. children. The study focused primarily on African Americans, a group at roughly twice the risk for SIDS as Caucasians.
Evidence shows that a nap in the middle of the day can reverse "burnout." Some early risers may also miss a late stage of sleep that helps them to learn.
