By Rachael Taylor, University of Otago Parents of children and teenagers have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – the worry being that screens could harm the sleep patterns of young people. But do screens really hurt the length and quality of sleep? Our new research found…
Summary: A new study from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine and international collaborators has identified a link between melatonin secretion and the severity of ADHD symptoms in children. The research suggests that genetic traits reducing nighttime melatonin production contribute to more severe ADHD symptoms, potentially exacerbating sleep difficulties. The findings highlight the importance of sleep…
Summary: A study from the University of Otago has found that the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, affects adolescent sleep. While screen time before bed had little impact, using screens in bed delayed sleep onset and reduced total sleep duration. The findings challenge current sleep guidelines, suggesting they may need…
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if…
ABSTRACT: Throughout church history, some theologians have followed Aristotle’s description of woman as a “deformed” or “malformed” man. The Reformers, however, celebrated woman as “a most excellent work” of God, equally capable of virtue and worthy of love, respect, and justice. Together with their doctrine of male headship, the Reformers’ defense of woman offers a…
Summary: A new global study by the LEGO Group reveals that children can learn to guide and change their dreams, a concept similar to the “dream crafting” abilities of characters in the LEGO DREAMZzz series. The study found that while only 57% of children aged 6 to 12 are aware of their ability to influence…
Summary: Nyxoah SA rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Aug 29 to celebrate its recent progress and highlight upcoming milestones related to its Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulation technology. The company has submitted the final module of its Premarket Approval (PMA) application to the FDA and expects US approval by the end of 2024, with a…
Summary: Movano Health had an in-person meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Aug 15 to discuss the wellness features of its EvieMED Ring. The meeting resulted in the advancement of the review process for the device, which includes both medical and wellness functionalities. Key Takeaways: Advancement in FDA Review: Movano Health’s…
Were you to frequent the streets of Shanghai in the mid-1850s, you may have encountered a curious sight: a young British man sporting a pigtail, wearing the clothing of a poor local schoolteacher and speaking in Mandarin to whoever would give him a hearing. The man’s name was Hudson Taylor (1832–1905), the future founder of…