Rapid eye movement sleep: Keystone of memory formation

For decades, scientists have fiercely debated whether rapid eye movement sleep -- the phase where dreams appear -- is directly involved in memory formation. Now, a study provides evidence that REM sleep does, indeed, play this role -- at least in mice.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160513130241.htm

Women with temporary diabetes in pregnancy have babies that gain weight early in life

Researchers from Imperial College London found that even aged just ten weeks old, these newborns had 16 per cent more body fat than other infants.

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Are oranges and grapes key to fighting the flab? Two compounds 'could help beat obesity, diabetes AND heart disease'

Scientists at Warwick University found when they combined trans-resveratrol from red grapes, with hesperetin from oranges it decreases blood glucose, improves the action of insulin and health of arteries.

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Treating sleep apnea could reduce emergencies in hospitalized patients

Treating high-risk hospitalized patients for sleep apnea may decrease the frequency of emergency rescues from hospital personnel, known as rapid response events, new research suggests.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511154157.htm

Melbourne woman used her diabetes to lose weight treated her body so badly her teeth fell out

How far would you go for the dream body? Not as far as Skye Simpson. The diabetic beauty therapist from Melbourne deliberately skipped her insulin injections, meaning she lost her teeth at 30.

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Gorging on junk food is as damaging to your body as DIABETES, experts warn

Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University found a diet high in cheese, chocolate bars, biscuits and sweets causes as much damage to the kidneys as type 2 diabetes over a period of just eight weeks.

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Infants swaddling for sleep associated with sudden infant death syndrome

The risk of sudden infant death syndrome appears to increase when infants are swaddled while sleeping on their stomachs or sides, new research has found. The analysis looked at four studies, which spanned two decades and covered three diverse geographical areas, including regions of England, Tasmania in Australia, and Chicago, Ill.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160509105604.htm