Study points to a universal immune mechanism as a regulator of sleep

Sleep may be regulated in part by several brain-based immune proteins collectively called inflammasome NLRP3, suggests new research conducted in mice.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141838.htm

Better sleep can lead to better sex

Sleep disturbance is common for many women during menopause, creating an array of adverse health outcomes such as heart disease, hypertension, and depression. A new study shows that sleep problems can also interfere with a woman's level of sexual satisfaction.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170201092644.htm

Link between sleep, cognitive impairment in the elderly

Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50 percent. Caused by sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a disruption of normal breathing during sleep, these cause recurrent awakenings and subsequent excessive daytime sleepiness. Now a researcher stresses that it is time for physicians to consider the association between these sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in the elderly.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170131124149.htm

Having diabetes is a warning sign of cancer

Medical records and the type of diabetic medicines they are prescribed could be a tool in identifying those at risk, scientists from the International Prevention Research Institute in Lyon said.

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Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system

Many people report getting sick when they don't get enough sleep. A new study helps explain why. Researchers took blood samples from 11 pairs of identical twins with different sleep patterns and discovered that the twin with shorter sleep duration had a depressed immune system, compared with his or her sibling.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170127113010.htm

Oral devices reduce sleep apnea but may not affect heart disease risk factors

In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral appliances that treat the condition by moving the lower jaw forward appear to improve sleep but not reduce key risk factors for developing heart and other cardiovascular disease, according to new research.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170127112856.htm

Mary Tyler Moore - first champion for diabetes research

Among celebrities, there were none who did more to advocate for diabetes research than Mary Tyler Moore. The actress was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 33.

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