Anna Nicole reportedly OD'd on sedative
The results of Anna Nicole Smith's autopsy are expected to be revealed on March 26.Comment
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Episode 5 Mixed Bag Part Deux: Laughter and Zees
It's news, views and stories that resonate. Join us each week for a fresh perspective on current affairs.Comment
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Don't Ignore Insomnia
Insomnia - difficulty falling or staying asleep - can be more than just an annoyance.Comment
topix.net Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:20:39 GMT
Most women aren't sleeping well, poll shows
We are one tired nation. The National Sleep Foundation's annual poll focused on women this year, and 6 out of 10 said they get a good night's sleep only a few nights a week.Comment
topix.net Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:36:55 GMT
Get rest to be your best
Our special section started with morning habits to get you looking and feeling your best.Comment
topix.net Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT
Debunking popular myths
I came in contact with a few more people than I usually do this Spring Break. I traveled to New York City, where I talked to people on the subway train, grew closer to some of my current friends as well as new ...Comment
topix.net Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:20:04 GMT
Sleep problems can lead to health problems
We all know that sleep is important. Many research studies emphasize that sleep is as important to a healthy life as breathing and eating.Comment
topix.net Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:10:02 GMT
Health Tip: Are Sleep Aids For You?
Title: Health Tip: Are Sleep Aids For You?Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/21/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/21/2007
medicinenet.com Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Studies Find Majority Of Older Americans Have Sleep Problems - Alternatives To Sleep Drugs Recommended
Older Americans are convinced that a good night's sleep is necessary to maintaining their health. A survey by the Gallup Poll found that seventy-two percent of seniors have discussed poor sleep with their doctors. The study also found no clear consensus on the safety of sleep medications such as Ambien and Lunesta - also known as hypnotics.
Medicalnewstoday.com Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:00:00 PDT
Teens and Younger Kids are Having Trouble with Sleep
A research article in the February 15th Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that 22% of middle- and high school students say they never get enough sleep, and 60% have difficulty falling asleep at least ...Comment
topix.net Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:48:37 GMT
Beebe Medical Center to offer free sleep screenings at Millville Fire Hall
In an effort to increase awareness about the importance of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders, Beebe Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Center will offer free sleep disorder screenings from 4 p.m. to 7 ...Comment
topix.net Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:48:28 GMT
Insomnia Drug Can Improve Brain Function
A new study reported that zolpidem, a drug normally used to treat insomnia, temporarily improved brain function in a patient suffering from akinetic mutism, a condition in which the person is alert but cannot speak or move. The patient was able to communicate, walk, and eat without assistance after receiving the drug for a bout of insomnia. The study was published in the March 2007 issue of
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:00:00 PDT
Keeping The Body In Sync
A study in Switzerland uses the tools of physics to show how our circadian clocks manage to keep accurate time in the noisy cellular environment.In an article appearing in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne demonstrate that the stability of cellular oscillators depends on specific biochemical processes, reflecting recent association studies in families affected by advanced sleep phase syndrome.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:00:00 PDT
Children's IQs Can Be Impaired As Much By Sleep Disorders As By Lead Exposure
Three decades ago, medical investigators began sounding the alarm about how lead exposure causes IQ deficits in children. Today, researchers at the University of Virginia Health System say children with sleep disorders can face similar risks of intellectual impairment.UVa researchers have been studying sleep disturbances in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids for the past seven years.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Show Silent Brain Infarction Lesions
Patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea who have significantly higher serum levels of inflammatory markers that serve as precursors to coronary artery disease, as well as lesions associated with silent brain infarction, have an elevated risk of stroke, according to a group of Japanese medical researchers.The results appear in the second issue for March 2007 of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, published by the American Thoracic Society.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sun, 18 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT
Many Pacemaker Patients Suffer From Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
Almost 60 percent of pacemaker patients had undiagnosed sleep apnea - possibly contributing to their heart disease - researchers reported in a small study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.Moreover, more than 21 percent of the patients had severe sleep apnea, characterized by 30 or more periods of interrupted breathing each hour during sleep, said Patrick LĂ©vy, M.D., Ph.D.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:00:00 PDT
Sleep Disturbances May Predict Heart Risks
New research shows sleep disruptions as potential markers of prothrombotic cardiovascular risks. In a study from the University of California San Diego, researchers performed full-night polysomnography in 135 unmedicated patients, who had no history of sleep disorders. Three different types of antigens, morning fasting plasma levels of von Willebrand Factor (VWF), soluble tissue factor (sTF), and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1), and D-dimer were gathered and determined.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:00:00 PDT
FDA Says Dangers Of Sleeping Pills Include Driving And Cooking While Asleep
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic sleeping pills to warn consumers and health professionals about potential risks like sleep-driving, anaphylaxis, cooking and eating food, and making phone calls while asleep.The FDA defines sleep-driving as "driving while not fully awake after ingestion of a sedative-hypnotic product, with no memory of the event".
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
FDA Warns of Sleep Drug Risks
Title: FDA Warns of Sleep Drug RisksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/15/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/15/2007
medicinenet.com Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
New European Approval For Xyrem® Provides Significant Advance In The Treatment Of Narcolepsy
The European Commission has approved Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of narcolepsy with cataplexy in adult patients. This new indication means that Xyrem® is the first and only European Commission-approved medicine for this indication and supports the European Federation of Neurological Sciences guidelines on the management of narcolepsy which recommend Xyrem® as a viable treatment option across the multiple symptoms.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:00 PDT
Use Daylight-Saving Change To Practice Healthy Sleep Habits For Adults, Children
Ah, daylight-saving time. An extra hour to enjoy life outside. An extra hour to stay up late. And an hour less to sleep. What should we do when the clock jukes and jives with our circadian rhythms, those biological waves that regulate our sleep?It's bad enough for adults, who understand the concept. What about kids, who will want to squeeze out every last drop of sunshine? The sun's still up, how can it be bedtime?Dr.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Doctors Not Drowsy When Treating Women's Sleep Issues
A new survey confirms that pulmonary/critical care physicians are knowledgeable about women's sleep issues and are actively managing their patients' sleep problems. The survey, issued by the American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Institute (ACCP-SI), found that most pulmonary/critical care physicians are well informed about the sleep patterns of their female patients and are advising appropriate therapies to manage their patients' sleep problems.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Scent Strategy for Improving Memory
Title: Scent Strategy for Improving MemoryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/12/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2007
medicinenet.com Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Sleep: A Dynamic Activity
Title: Sleep: A Dynamic ActivityCategory: Government Second SourceCreated: 3/9/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2007
medicinenet.com Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Problem Sleepiness
Title: Problem SleepinessCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 3/9/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2007
medicinenet.com Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Most Women Have Sleep Problems
Title: Most Women Have Sleep ProblemsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/7/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/7/2007
medicinenet.com Wed, 7 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Sleep Deprivation Blurs Moral Judgment
Title: Sleep Deprivation Blurs Moral JudgmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/5/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2007
medicinenet.com Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Sleep May Help Kids Keep Slim (HealthDay)
Eating right and being active are well-known ways to try to keep a child's weight in check, but a new study points to another potential weapon in the fight against childhood obesity -- sleep.
yahoo.com 8//Feb 2007
Nightmares Linked to Suicide Attempts (HealthDay)
Sleep problems and nightmares are strongly associated with suicide attempts, Swedish researchers report.
yahoo.com 6//Jan 2007
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