Summary: Researchers from Michigan State University analyzed data from over 3,800 children to uncover significant racial and ethnic differences in sleep patterns. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that children of color, including Asian, Black, Latinx, and multiracial children, experience greater variability in sleep duration, bedtime, and wake time compared to non-Hispanic white…
By Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class…
Summary: Incannex Healthcare announced positive results from a pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety study of IHL-42X, a novel fixed-dose combination of dronabinol and acetazolamide for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study confirmed the bioavailability of IHL-42X and established a safety profile similar to its reference listed drugs, supporting its potential FDA 505(b)(2) application. Ongoing phase 2/3…
Summary: Flinders University researchers are calling for Australia to shift from reliance on sleeping pills to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment for the condition. Despite its proven effectiveness, only 1% of Australians with insomnia access CBT-I, prompting researchers to propose six key recommendations to improve education, training, and availability of…
Audio Transcript Welcome back to the podcast, and welcome back to talking about our Bible-reading plan this year. We started the new year looking at the spiritual battles we must overcome in our Bible reading. That was APJ 2112, a wonderful episode with all sorts of great advice for how to read the Bible in…
Summary: A Rutgers Health study published in Addiction reveals a sharp rise in sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic use disorders among adolescents and young adults from 2001 to 2019. Using national Medicaid data, researchers found the prevalence tripled in adolescents and quintupled in young adults. While these disorders were more common in youths with prescriptions, most…
Summary: Tour de France’s UAE Team Emirates has extended its partnership with Ultrahuman, utilizing the Ultrahuman Ring AIR sleep-tracking wearable to optimize training, recovery, and performance. This sleep tracking wearable provides biomarker insights, including sleep phases, stress levels, and cardiovascular metrics, to help the team’s coaches make data-driven decisions. The integration of this technology helps…
Summary: A new red light therapy trend report from wellness brand BON CHARGE highlights the UAE’s growing adoption of the technology, driven by sleep struggles and dissatisfaction with skin health. The report reveals that 70% of UAE respondents have tried red light therapy, with 30% using it monthly, showcasing its popularity for addressing various wellness…
Summary: Hilton has partnered with Calm, a sleep and relaxation app, to integrate mindfulness and wellness tools into its Connected Room technology across over 2,400 hotels globally. Starting in March, guests will have access to Calm’s guided meditations, Sleep Stories, and calming soundscapes directly from their in-room TVs without needing a subscription. This partnership aligns…