Summary: A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that 81% of Americans report losing sleep over worries about sleep problems, highlighting a growing cultural emphasis on “perfect sleep.” Fueled by social media, wellness trends, and sleep-tracking technology, the pursuit of optimal rest can inadvertently lead to stress and worsen sleep quality.…
Summary: At CES 2025, VIV Health introduced the VIV Ring, a smart ring designed for health monitoring and sleep enhancement using generative sleep aid sound technology. The device collects real-time biometric data, including heart rate and oxygen saturation, and uses AI-powered algorithms to generate personalized sleep aid soundscapes based on natural recordings. Scheduled for sale…
Summary: The FDA has issued draft guidance to establish a framework for evaluating the credibility of artificial intelligence (AI) models used in drug and biological product development. This guidance aims to ensure AI applications meet safety, effectiveness, and quality standards, addressing the growing role of AI in regulatory decision-making. The recommendations include a risk-based approach…
Summary: The FDA has issued draft guidance that provides recommendations for the development, marketing, and postmarket management of AI-enabled medical devices throughout their total product life cycle. The guidance aims to address unique considerations for AI, including transparency, bias, and performance monitoring and encourages early and frequent engagement with the agency. Public comments on the…
Summary: A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that gabapentin is not associated with a higher risk of falls compared to duloxetine in older adults with neuropathy or fibromyalgia. Using a rigorous active comparator design with a target trial emulation framework, researchers analyzed data from over 57,000 adults aged 65 or older and…
Design a RULE OF LIFE in 60 Minutes – Join us for a free 2025 kickoff webinar with Pete Scazzero and Drew Hyun on January 15th. https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/ruleoflife/ ————————— As we step into 2025, the world around us is in upheaval—artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and lead, cultural norms are rapidly shifting, and the…
ABSTRACT: Many American Christians live among Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses, but perhaps few understand what distinguishes them from historic Christianity. The origins of these groups in the religious ferment of nineteenth-century America illumines both their trajectories and the doctrines they came to embrace that place them outside the bounds of orthodox Christianity. For our ongoing…