News tagged with sleep disruptions


Sleep problems may increase risk for prostate cancer

Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a jour ...

Cancer created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Unusual comparison nets new sleep loss marker

(Medical Xpress)—For years, Paul Shaw, PhD, a researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has used what he learns in fruit flies to look for markers of sleep loss in humans.

Medical research created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

National Sleep Foundation launches free 'Sleep Disorders' online resource guide for primary care

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive free online sleep disorders resource for all professionals in primary care. The "Sleep Disorders" guide is the updated web version of ...

Other created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Impaired melatonin secretion may play a role in premenstrual syndrome

A new study by Douglas Mental Health University Institute researchers shows altered body rhythms of the hormone melatonin in Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) women with insomnia. This finding may help explain some of ...

Medical research created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Excessive ICU noise may harm patients

New research shows that overnight noise levels in the medical ICU (MICU) often exceed recommended levels, which could potentially lead to worse outcomes.

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gaming before bed negatively impacts teens' sleep, research finds

(Medical Xpress)—Teenagers should steer clear of prolonged video gaming if they want a good night's sleep, new research from Flinders University shows.

Health created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Putting your mental health in order

(HealthDay)—Living without stress may seem nearly impossible these days. Technology beckons at all hours for you to read just one more tweet or text. Politics are polarizing. Costs are rising, but salaries ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Sleep problems may be early sign of Alzheimer's

Sleep disruptions may be among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report Sept. 5 in Science Translational Medicine.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sleep disruption in toddlers with Down syndrome may affect behavior

(Medical Xpress) -- In typically developing children, links between behavioral issues and disrupted sleep have been well-researched, though fewer studies have focused on understanding how early sleep disruption ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cannabinoid formulation benefits opioid-refractory pain

(HealthDay) -- A novel cannabinoid formulation, nabiximols, is safe and effective for patients with advanced cancer and opioid-refractory pain, especially at a low-dose, according to a study published in the ...

Medical research created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleepiness may affect surgeons' ability to deal with the unexpected

Sleep-deprived surgeons can perform a previously learned task or learn a new task as well as surgeons who are rested, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. However, in sleep-deprived surgeons, the brain ...

Surgery created May 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pelayo offers tips to deal with 'spring forward' clock change

The change to daylight saving time and other changes to sleep schedules can make it hard to fall or stay asleep. In an effort to help you spring forward and stay on track, Stanford sleep expert Rafael Pelayo, MD, associate ...

Sleep apnea created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poor sleep quality in first, third trimesters linked to preterm births

Poor sleep quality in both early and late pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of delivering preterm.

Health created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The way you relate to your partner can affect your long-term mental and physical health, study shows

The potentially lasting implications of day-to-day couple conflict on physical and mental well-being are revealed in a study published today in the journal Personal Relationships.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0