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Could Lingering Infection Be Causing Long COVID?

THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds. People with wide-ranging Long COVID symptoms were...

Persistent Markers of Infection Tied to Higher Likelihood of Long COVID Symptoms

THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – The presence of persistent antigen is associated with having postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Clinical ...

Damage to Brainstem Could Be Driving Long COVID

TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – Damage to the brainstem could be behind the physical and psychological effects of Long COVID, a new study suggests. Brain scans of 30 Long COVID patients found they had...

One in Seven Children Meet WHO Healthy Behavior Guidelines

TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – Globally, most 3- and 4-year-old children do not meet the current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, according...

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Could Disrupt Sleep

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have broken new ground, linking "forever chemicals" in the blood to poor sleep. Their research – published in the...

Most Americans Struggle With Poor Sleep, Daytime Drowsiness: Survey

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Nearly 8 in 10 Americans go through the day in a fog that interferes with their jobs, their moods and their relationships. Chalk it up to sleepiness: A new survey shows that...

Could Lithium Supplements Ease the Brain Fog of Long COVID?

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 22024 – A small dose of the nutritional supplement lithium asparate may not ease the fatigue and brain fog of Long COVID, a small, new trial involving 52 patients has found. Still,...

Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in Boys

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Maternal short sleep duration (SSD) during midpregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of neurodevelopmental delay in boys, according to a study published online...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2024 – An in-home, voice-activated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program improves insomnia symptoms among breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Sept....

Airports Take Big Toll on Sleep of Those Living Nearby

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 – As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep, a new study confirms. Night-time aircraft noise...

Diabetes Med Metformin Could Cut Risks for Long COVID

THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 – One of the most common diabetes drugs, metformin, might deliver an added bonus: Lowering users' odds for Long COVID. Long COVID can present with symptoms including chronic...

Hot Flashes May Occur More Often in Second Half of Nightly Sleep

MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – Hot flashes (HFs) may pose a larger burden during the second half of the night, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Menopause Society, held from...

Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivors

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows. Normal sleep is defined as six to eight hours of...

Stroke Survivors More Likely to Have Abnormal Sleep Duration

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – U.S. stroke survivors are more likely to have abnormal sleep duration when compared with individuals who have not had a stroke, according to a study published online Sept....

FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Warns Consumers to Not Purchase or Use Unapproved Inhalant Products Marketed for Alertness and Energy Boosting

August 6, 2024 – FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which are unapproved drugs marketed to promote alertness and boost energy. These products primarily contain...

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