Imagine a study comparing two popular heart health supplements: icosapent ethyl (IPE) and mixed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (OM-3). The REDUCE-IT trial had already shown that IPE could lower the risk of heart disease, but it also hinted at some possible safety issues like atrial fibrillation
Fishing can be tough on the body, and it's not just the injuries that are a problem. It turns out, the pain that comes with the job can also mess with a fisherman's sleep. A study looked into this issue by checking out the sleep patterns, health, and work habits of fishermen from four different plac
Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster
Lynne Peeples, a science journalist, dove 50 feet underground for ten days to investigate how humans adapt without natural light cues. She chose an Arkansas Airbnb that was once a Cold War bunker to explore how factors like meal times and light affect sleep patterns. Peeples made the bunker sunlight
Sleep can be a real struggle for people with Parkinson's disease. But there's a treatment that might help - deep brain stimulation (DBS). Instead of just helping with shaking and stiffness, scientists have found it also improves sleep. They looked at brain waves in an area called the subthalamic nuc
Ever wondered how to master a new skill quickly? A recent study found that cueing during sleep can significantly boost your learning. Researchers used a clever technique called Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) to help young adults learn motor sequences faster and retain the skill better. Particip
Winter is painting a white canvas over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with more than four inches of snow, sleet, and rain already reported in some parts. The National Weather Service expects the chilly conditions to stick around through Thursday evening and overnight into Friday. Hunter Reeves, a meteo
Ever wondered if there could be a better way to treat major depressive disorder (MDD)? Scientists are looking into a new path, the orexin system. This system, found in the brain, is linked to your sleep-wake cycle and how you feel rewarded. Researchers believe that by blocking the orexin receptors,
Ever wondered how lack of sleep affects your blood pressure when you work out? Scientists decided to find out. They knew that sleep deprivation and high blood pressure can lead to heart problems, but they weren't sure about the exact effects on blood pressure during exercise. So, they conducted an e
Young adults' ability to think about their own thinking, a skill known as metacognition, may be influenced by what they eat, how much they move, and how well they sleep. This capacity, which includes strategies like planning or monitoring one's thoughts, might vary with physical activity, diet, and
