Three years ago, in the summer of 2021, the first episodes were launching for the podcast “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.” The series had twelve episodes, plus several bonus episodes. In one of those, from two years ago (July 2022), the host interviewed Tim Keller, who died in May 2023. Late in the…
Summary: Canadian pharmaceutical company Apotex Inc has acquired the US rights to Provigil (modafinil) and Nuvigil (armodafinil) through its affiliate, Nuvo Pharmaceuticals (Ireland). These medications, used to improve wakefulness in patients with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder, mark a strategic move to grow Apotex’s US specialty business. The acquisition aligns with…
Summary: Peerbridge Health has launched the COR-INSIGHT trial to validate the diagnostic capabilities of its Peerbridge Cor ambulatory ECG wearables, which leverage two AI-enabled SaMD platforms—CardioMIND for cardiovascular and sleep disorder indications and CardioQSync for cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic monitoring. The trial aims to provide a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative for over 30 diagnostic indications in hospital…
Summary: At CES 2025, Goertek unveiled its Comma 2 series, a next-generation smart ring reference design that integrates advanced health monitoring and multimodal interaction capabilities. The reference designs include the Comma 2 Touch and Comma 2 Listener, featuring technologies like PPG sensors for health tracking, gesture recognition, voice commands, and device control for AR glasses…
Summary: IKEA US, in collaboration with the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), released Sleep Matters: An Illuminating Report on Sleep, shedding light on the sleep habits and challenges of over 2,000 American adults. The study found that many Americans are not getting the recommended 7–9 hours of sleep due to barriers like stress and disorganized bedtime…
Summary: A study led by University College London found that living near airports and being exposed to high levels of aircraft noise—especially at night—may increase the risk of heart issues, including heart attacks, strokes, and life-threatening arrhythmias. Researchers observed that individuals exposed to higher noise levels had stiffer, thicker heart muscles and reduced heart function.…
Summary: A new study published in Cell reveals that norepinephrine waves during deep sleep play a critical role in the brain’s glymphatic system, which clears waste and toxic proteins linked to neurological disorders. Researchers found that sleep aids like zolpidem reduce norepinephrine waves by 50%, decreasing the brain’s fluid transport by over 30%, which may…
Summary: A new survey of over 49,000 respondents highlights shifts in US caffeine consumption patterns. While fewer people are consuming caffeinated beverages, those who do are consuming higher amounts, with coffee now contributing 70% of total caffeine intake. Energy drink consumption has grown, while soda and tea contributions have declined, with tea drinking dropping by…
Summary: A SleepScore Labs validation study examined Eyesafe CPF70 and CPF60 blue light filtering screen protectors for their impact on sleep and eye strain. The CPF70 protector demonstrated measurable improvements in sleep quality, including enhancements in deep sleep, and participants reported a 50% reduction in eye strain severity. In contrast, CPF60 did not show measurable…
Summary: A survey conducted by BedroomZZ and Houszed.com with 2,674 participants across the United States revealed a link between bedroom color and sleep quality. The study found that 38% of respondents experienced improved sleep after changing their bedroom color. Researchers highlighted how aesthetic choices in the bedroom, such as paint color, may impact sleep duration…