Monday, September 22, 2008

Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA

Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA
A virus that causes a universal childhood infection is often passed from parent to child at birth, not in the blood but in the DNA, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008

Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Title: Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008

Non-profit offers to replace CPAPs lost in disasters
The non-profit group Awake in America is offering to help sleep apnea patients who lost CPAP machines due to natural disasters.

Heavy snoring may be stroke risk factor
Heavy snoring is associated with plaque build-up or "atherosclerosis" in the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain and, therefore, may be a risk factor for stroke, according to findings in the journal Sleep.

Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008