Atopic dermatitis linked to sleep and memory disturbances
Adults with more severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are at risk for sleep and memory disturbances, according to a study published online April 21 in Dermatitis.
Apr 27, 2026
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Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction: Sleep Disorders
Medical news and research articles
Brain age matters: Waking EEG patterns shift with prior sleep in children and adults
Clinicians use electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity in epilepsy and sleep pathologies, and this powerful tool has shown promise for other conditions. Emerging evidence suggests that brain development, age, ...
Apr 27, 2026
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GP nurses could transform access to sleep care, study indicates
A new Flinders University study shows that nurses working in general practice could play a major role in improving access to sleep‑health treatment, but only if patients and general practice staff are involved in designing ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Memorial records reveal disturbing pattern of neglect, stigma and loss of life for those with extreme fatigue condition
Researchers have examined the memorial records of 505 people who passed away after living with the chronic illness known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Their analysis reveals common themes ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Visualizing the global burden of facial pain
Facial pain is one of the most common forms of chronic pain. Despite this, there has previously been no standardized burden measurements, such as impact on the individual and health care costs across countries and in relation ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Social support, sleep and pain management linked to mental health in later life
Older Canadians who are socially connected, physically healthy, and spiritually engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete mental health, according to a new nationally representative study examining adults ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Lab-grown pineal gland organoids produce melatonin, offering a new sleep model
Organoids are miniature, simplified versions of an organ. Over the past two decades, scientists have developed them for the gut, lung, liver, mammary gland, brain, and more. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Sleep health overlooked: Nearly half of adults haven't talked to their health care professional about sleep
While sleep is essential to health, nearly half of adults (45%) have not discussed sleep with their health care professional, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The health care conversation ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Can I drive when taking medicinal cannabis? Is it safe?
Your doctor has just prescribed medicinal cannabis. You think it's helping. But you rely on your car to get to work and pick up the kids.
Mar 30, 2026
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Subtle brainwave patterns detected during sleep EEG can help predict dementia risk
Our date of birth doesn't always match the age of our brain. How old our brain really is depends on our biological age, shaped by the wear and tear our cells experience over time. Genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle ...
