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Even mild sleep apnea ups heart risk

October 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
New research from the UK shows that minimally troublesome sleep apnea is associated with detrimental changes in blood vessels, suggesting that patients with this condition are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Tags:

Many mothers share bed with baby, a SIDS risk

October 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
Nearly half of mothers participating in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program are following recommendations on sleeping arrangements for their babies. However, almost one third report sharing a bed with their infant, a known risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research published in the Journal of Pediatrics shows. Tags:

Even Mild Sleep Apnea Hikes Heart Risk

October 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
It can lead to stiffening of arteries, study says Tags:

Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth

October 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
Title: Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth
Category: Health News
Created: 10/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/24/2008 Tags:

Clinical Study Of Intermezzo(R) For The Treatment Of Middle Of The Night Awakening Published In SLEEP

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that a Phase 3 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of its lead product candidate, Intermezzo(R) (zolpidem tartrate sublingual lozenge), has been published in the September 2008 issue of SLEEP, a publication of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Tags:

Should you worry about the side effects of sleep meds?

October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
Compulsive behaviors and sleepwalking are just a few of the side effects meds can cause, but the risk may be worth a good night's sleep. Tags:

Sleep deprived? Try a nap

October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Tags:

Poorer diets seen in people with sleep apnea

October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
People with severe sleep apnea tend to eat a less healthy diet than people with milder apnea symptoms and those without the disorder, a new study suggests. Tags:

Diet Plans & Programs

October 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
Title: Diet Plans & Programs
Category: Health and Living
Created: 4/22/2003
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2008 Tags:

Sleep apnea in kids linked to high blood pressure

October 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Medical Information
Children with obstructive sleep apnea have higher-than-normal blood pressure, researchers have found. Tags: