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4 hrs ago | NBC2 News

Health Matters: Sleep texting

"I'm a big texter with certain people, my fianc and a few close friends. I send work texts only because I don't like phone calls," says Lawson.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

5 hrs ago | TheStreet.com

Vanda's Sleep Disorder Drug Is A Nightmare

Dig into the company's clinical work on tasimelteon, however, and you'll find a disturbingly large number of irregularities and red flags which should ring alarm bells for any investor betting on the drug's approval.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Food and Drug Administration, Law

7 hrs ago | Psychology Today

A Breakthrough for Restless Legs Syndrome?

For the millions who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome, sleep can be exceedingly difficult and disrupted.

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Related Topix: Restless Leg Syndrome, Health, Insomnia

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Trials Journal

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Auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea after acute quadriplegia : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial David J Berlowitz , Najib Ayas , Maree Barnes , Douglas J Brown , Peter A Cistulli , Tim Geraghty , Alison Graham , Bonsan Bonne Lee , Meg Morris , Fergal OA Donoghue , Peter D ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Government Executive

Why Agencies Should Care How Well Their Employees Sleep

Greatist is the fastest-growing fitness, health and happiness media start-up. Check out more wellness news at Greatist.com .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

NowPublic

A Surprising Benefit of Using a CPAP Machine

Sleep apnea is a very common and quite significant health issue. One method of treating sleep apnea is "continuous positive airway pressure therapy" or CPAP.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Nurse.com

Avoid giving antihistamines for morning sickness

Women with hyperemesis gravidarum who take antihistamines to help them sleep are significantly more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes, including low-birth weight babies and premature births, according to a study.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Daily Mail

As more youngsters than ever are prescribed drugs for hyperactivity,...

Yet many of those may not have the behavioural disorder but could instead be suffering from sleep deprivation, says a leading U.S. doctor.

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Related Topix: Medicine, ADHD, Health, New York University, Ritalin, Methylphenidate (generic)

Department of Commerce

Nist Mep helps U.S. Manufacturers Create Jobs and Expand their Businesses

National Small Business Week, which is taking place June 17-21, recognizes the contributions of America's entrepreneurs to job creation and economic growth.

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Related Topix: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Medicine, Health, Arts, Industrial Design (Product Design), Hillsdale, MI, Marketing

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Quality of waking hours determines ease of falling asleep

DALLAS June 17, 2013 The quality of wakefulness affects how quickly a mammal falls asleep, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report in a study that identifies two proteins never before linked to alertness and sleep-wake balance.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Genetics, Biology, Science

Proctor Journal

Health/Wellness

Spring is in the air - and that means pollen, mold spores and other airborne allergens are going to bring on sneezing and wheezing for an estimated 40 to 50 million Americans.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

WIVB-TV Buffalo

Schumer fights Adderall, Ritalin abuse

Pulling all nighters, it's something college students know a lot about. However, Senator Charles Schumer is spreading the word about the dangerous way some students are choosing to steer clear of sleep.

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Related Topix: Ritalin, Methylphenidate (generic), Medicine, Health, ADHD

The News Tribune

Neurologist explains why sleep still mystifies science

With the summer solstice arriving Friday there'll be precious little night for sleepers who crave darkness.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Neurology, University of Connecticut

Sun Jun 16, 2013

ABC News

16 Best and Worst Foods for Sleep

From early birds to night owls, we all can agree that when we finally lay our heads on the pillow we'd like to actually go to sleep, thank you.

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Related Topix: Health, Melatonin, Supplement, Coffee

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Natural Holistic Health

Causes and Treatment for Insomnia

What is insomnia and is it a sleeping disorder? To answer these questions you need to know what a sleeping disorder is and what does it mean when someone has insomnia.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insomnia

The Huffington Post

Dr. Michael J. Breus: Asthma: A Risk Factor for Sleep Apnea?

There are several risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea that are long-standing and well-known.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Genetics

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Lake Elsinore Valley News

Are you getting enough sleep?

Getting the right amount of sleep can have a serious effect on your health. If you think of sleeping as a waste of time, you may become sleep deprived.

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Health News Digest

How to Avoid Child Sleep Problems From the Very Beginning

Stamford, CT -- Jun 13, 2013 -- As you prepare for the arrival of your little one understanding how sleep evolves in your baby before she arrives will make for a much smoother transition and help keep everyone reasonably rested.

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She Knows

Flying with baby: Make the process easier

The angst involved in preparing for the first plane ride with baby is almost as challenging as the actual flight itself.

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Related Topix: Benadryl, Diphenhydramine (generic), Medicine, Health, DVD Players

Thu Jun 13, 2013

CBS News

Restless legs syndrome may lead men to early death

Researchers looked at more than 18,000 men who went to a doctor to get evaluated for the neurological disorder, and tracked them for about eight years.

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Related Topix: Restless Leg Syndrome, Health, Medicine