Possible Detrimental Effect Of Giving Caffein To Premature Babies

Possible Detrimental Effect Of Giving Caffein To Premature Babies
An F1000 evaluation looks at a Canadian study on how giving caffeine to newborn rats has a long-lasting and detrimental effect on sleep and breathing in adulthood Breathing problems are the leading causes of hospitalisation and death in premature babies. These babies are therefore often given caffeine because of its qualities as a respiratory stimulant. Until recently, the long-term effects of this treatment in humans have not been examined.

45,000 deaths per year linked to lack of insurance
Researchers say that number--which equals one person every 12 minutes--equals more deaths annually than deaths caused from murder and drunk driving combined.

Cognitive behavior therapy may ease insomnia
A course of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) may help insomnia patients get a better night's sleep, even long after the treatment ends.

Insomnia linked to high blood pressure
A new study published in the journal Sleep has found that people who suffer insomnia may also have heightened nighttime blood pressure.

Sleep Apnea In Obese Patients Unlikely To Be Cured Solely By Improved Diet And Exercise
A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition. Results show improvement in typical OSA symptoms including snoring, daytime sleepiness, impaired vigilance, poor quality of life and mood after the completion of a 16-week diet and exercise program.