Summary: Researchers are examining how sleep characteristics, such as time spent in deep sleep and frequency of nighttime awakenings, influence blood pressure in men and women. The findings suggest that women who spend more time in deep sleep tend to have lower blood pressure, while men who wake up more often during the night are…
Transcript DR. SHELLI AVENEVOLI: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s really my pleasure to be here today to introduce our two speakers. I also want to give a shout out to the Innovations Series team. I want to thank them.When I took over as Acting Director in June, I had a conversation with them and they asked…
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the killed and wounded are approaching one million people. Israel is now fighting wars on two fronts with Hamas and Hezbollah. Earlier this week, China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in decades. Boko Haram killed 26 Christians as they worshiped in Burkina Faso last…
At the beginning of Romans 9–11, Paul tells us he is sad. Really sad. “I speak the truth in Christ — I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit — I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart . . . for the sake of my people . .…
Summary: A study suggests that exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as baby monitors, may contribute to sleep disturbances. Conducted in real-world conditions, the research found that participants exposed to the radiation experienced disrupted sleep patterns, with some showing increased brain activity during non-REM sleep and a heightened risk of clinical insomnia.…
Summary: Axsome Therapeutics’ AXS-12 (reboxetine) achieved significant results in the ENCORE phase 3 trial for narcolepsy with cataplexy, reducing cataplexy attacks by 77% over six months and improving excessive daytime sleepiness, cognition, and overall narcolepsy symptoms. The trial demonstrated AXS-12’s long-term safety and efficacy, with minimal adverse effects. The company plans to file a New…