Insomnia

Takeda has reported positive results from a phase 2b clinical trial of an investigational, oral orexin receptor agonist for narcolepsy type 1.

In older men, the sleep breathing impairment index definition of combined insomnia-obstructive sleep apnea predicted incident diabetes, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

A Houston-area neurohealth company announced completion of a full production test run, along with usability, feasibility design verification and electrical safety testing for its noninvasive, frequency-based deep brain stimulation device.

Exercise just two to three times a week reduced the risk for multiple insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep durations both short and long, a study published in BMJ Open showed.

Curriculums that paired several podcast episodes with case-based classroom discussions improved preparation and knowledge on menopause among OB/GYN, family medicine and internal medicine specialists, researchers reported in Menopause.

The Alaska Department of Health recently reported the first death from Alaskapox, an orthopoxvirus that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Melatonin is one of the most popular and easily accessible supplements today.

More than three-quarters of people with mild COVID-19 reported experiencing insomnia after recovery, and it was more common among those with anxiety or depression, according to the results of a survey.

A Sudarshan Kriya Yoga online program led to significant improvements in wellness and decreased burnout among a cohort of international physicians, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

A behavioral economics intervention was associated with reduced low-value care among older adults, according to a randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.