The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill that can be used to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's esophagus. The capsule is about the size of a multi-vitamin and contains two tiny cameras. The camera transmits pictures to three sensors that the patient wears during the procedure.
Read moreThis is the second of a series of articles I'll be running touching on various aspects of sleep, sleep problems and sleep deprivation.... Read more »
I wrote an article a short while ago on the strange behavior that sometimes occurs when a person sleepwalks. Sleepwalking, in fact, has... Read more »
It has long been stated that women in menopause do not experience more depression or mood disorders than at other times in life. However,... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
The FDA has has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep,... Read more »
A new once-daily dose of the antidepressant Trazodone helped insomnia and depression in recent clinical trial. The manufacturer Labopharm plans to... Read more »
Job and economy-related stress is causing a boom in at least one business, experts say. Sleeping pills, prescribed for patients who stress is keeping... Read more »
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
Researchers say a new medication could stop the snoring associated with sleep apnea, based on results of a small study. The new drug combines two... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Sleep Disorders vary in nature and degree. The three major sleep disorders are dyssomnias (insomnia), hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness)... Read more »