It was an intimidating setting. I sat before the ordination council with only my Bible and statement of faith. For several hours, ten men questioned me about my beliefs. The time became a blur, but there was one moment that stuck out among the rest. Dr. Duane Litfin — former college president, pastor, and professor…
Summary: Salimetrics has launched HealthGPS, a consumer-focused service that leverages minimally invasive saliva testing for at-home assessments aimed at optimizing sleep, managing stress, and improving metabolism. By allowing users to track changes in their health over time, HealthGPS provides personalized insights, helping individuals make informed lifestyle choices to enhance their wellness. One of its core…
Summary: New research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that over a quarter of new mothers reported falling asleep while feeding their babies, often in potentially unsafe locations such as chairs or sofas. This unplanned sleep significantly increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), with the confined spaces…
Summary: Nyxoah reported third-quarter financial results, showcasing a 30% increase in sales and raising €24.6 million to bolster its anticipated US commercialization of the Genio neurostimulation system for obstructive sleep apnea. The company also highlighted progress in its US operations, including the presentation of promising DREAM study data and key leadership hires to drive the…
Summary: A large-scale national study using wearable smart devices has revealed that high temperatures can worsen obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms, including increasing apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowering minimum oxygen saturation (MinSpO2). The study analyzed over 6 million days of sleep data from more than 51,000 participants in 313 Chinese cities, finding that elevated temperatures…