November 2024

Summary: The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has announced a pilot program to improve the timeliness of public communications about potentially high-risk medical device recalls or corrections. The initiative focuses on providing early alerts for issues involving cardiovascular, gastrorenal, general hospital, obstetrics, gynecology, and urology devices. This effort builds on recommendations from…

Summary: Two advocacy groups, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) and the Liberty Justice Center, have taken legal action against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and commissioner Richard Trumka Jr, alleging overreach and unsubstantiated claims about the safety of weighted infant sleep products. The NCLA filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dreamland Baby Co,…

Summary: A study published in Sleep Medicine reveals the profound impact of social connections on individuals with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). Based on responses from over 1,300 participants across 38 countries, the study highlights significant barriers to social connection, with many patients feeling isolated at the time of diagnosis and beyond. Findings show that…

C.S. Lewis describes it as the cheerful hallmark of humility. Tim Keller calls it the doorway into freedom. John Piper names it as the best friend of deep wonder. And we know it as one of earth’s most elusive gifts: self-forgetfulness. Joy, true joy, does not live in the land of mirrors. Peace of mind…

Summary: A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that biological factors, rather than solely lifestyle or caregiving roles, may significantly influence sleep differences between males and females. Using mice, researchers observed distinct sex-based variations in sleep patterns, including females experiencing less total sleep and more fragmented rest. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions…

Summary: A study by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen explored how a five-hour shift in sleep and meal timing due to jet lag affects metabolism, sleep, and alertness. Researchers found that while metabolism recovered within two to three days, sleep and brain clock disruptions persisted for more than five days. These…

Summary: Foria, a natural wellness brand known for its intimate health products, has acquired Ned, a company specializing in plant-based remedies for sleep and stress. The acquisition marks Foria’s expansion into new wellness categories, offering products like magnesium-infused blends and CBD tinctures alongside its existing lines for intimacy, period care, and menopause. Both brands share…

Summary: Eight Sleep has entered the UAE market, introducing its AI-powered Pod mattress cover as part of the region’s growing focus on health and wellness. The Pod technology offers personalized cooling, heating, and sleep tracking to address common sleep challenges such as irregular schedules, stress, and temperature. This marks Eight Sleep’s first expansion into the…

Audio Transcript Welcome back to Job week on the podcast. On Monday, we read Job 16 together and had to parse out which of Job’s claims are true and which ones are false — one of the particular challenges of reading Job. Today we read Job 19 and this bold declaration from Job in Job…

Summary: A study reveals that infants prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are at a heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and that caregivers of these infants were twice as likely to be impaired at the time of death, with 1 in 4 deaths involving both caregiver impairment and bed-sharing. The researcher…