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Kenya just became the latest country to wipe out a deadly disease that once threatened millions across Africa. The World Health Assembly officially recognized Kenya's elimination of sleeping sickness, marking a historic public health victory decades in the making.
A single-dose treatment for sleeping sickness just received European approval, replacing brutal treatments with three tablets. The breakthrough brings Africa within reach of eliminating a disease that killed tens of thousands just two decades ago.
A single-dose pill is transforming treatment for sleeping sickness in Africa, curing up to 96% of patients and reaching remote communities that previously had no access to care. The breakthrough drug eliminates the need for hospitalization and is being distributed free to impoverished populations.
A disease that once killed 40,000 people yearly across Africa can now be cured with three pills taken in one day. The breakthrough treatment just received WHO approval and could help eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030.
Researchers discovered how a deadly parasite evades the immune system using a "molecular shredder," solving a puzzle that stumped scientists for four decades. The breakthrough opens new pathways for treating sleeping sickness, which affects communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Missing sleep during the week might not be as harmful as we thought. New research shows that catching up on just two extra hours of weekend sleep can reverse some serious health effects and even reduce early death risk.
A single-dose pill that cures sleeping sickness in one day just received approval, replacing treatments that once required 10 days or dangerous arsenic injections. After decades of African-led research, this breakthrough could help eliminate a disease that's killed millions.
Scientists confirm that catching up on sleep during weekends can reverse health damage from short weeknight sleep. Just two extra hours might be enough to help your body bounce back.
A decades-old medicine originally used for African sleeping sickness is giving new hope to families battling Bachmann-Bupp syndrome, one of the world's rarest genetic diseases. Just 20 people worldwide have been diagnosed, but five patients are already showing visible improvements.
A small facial patch that uses "sleep sonar" to pinpoint exactly where and why airways collapse during sleep just earned FDA breakthrough status. The AI-powered device could help 39 million Americans with sleep apnea get treatments tailored to their specific obstruction patterns.
Researchers discovered chains of rapid brainwaves during REM sleep that replay memories in precise sequences, solving a long-standing mystery about how we consolidate experiences into lasting memories. This breakthrough reveals REM and deep sleep work as a tag team to strengthen what we remember.
Half of people use sound to fall asleep, but researchers just discovered pink noise might change your sleep more than expected. The good news? Simple solutions can help you find your perfect sleep environment.
After decades of exhausting snoring and daytime crashes, Nick tried a CPAP machine and experienced his first uninterrupted sleep as an adult. The device that once treated only severe cases is now helping millions sleep better and healthier.
A UK woman who dreaded bedtime for five years can finally sleep peacefully thanks to a tongue-stimulating implant that treats severe sleep apnea. The breakthrough device is now available at five NHS hospitals for patients who couldn't tolerate traditional breathing masks.
A Northwestern Medicine doctor is running a free sleep clinic using donated equipment to help patients living below the poverty line get treatment for sleep apnea. Dr. Justin Fiala believes quality sleep is a human right, not a luxury.
One in three Americans doesn't get enough sleep, but new research shows what you eat before bed could change that. These six science-backed foods contain natural compounds that help you fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.
A luxury Singapore hotel just became the first in the city to install science-backed sleep technology in every single room. Guests can now access brain-syncing sound devices that help them fall asleep faster and wake up more refreshed.
Scientists discovered that ancient jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA damage while they sleep, pushing the origins of sleep back over 600 million years. The finding suggests sleep evolved not for dreams or memories, but as essential cellular maintenance.
A new European study shows that sulthiame, a drug already approved for childhood epilepsy, reduced nighttime breathing interruptions by up to 47% in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The breakthrough could offer millions a pill-based alternative to uncomfortable CPAP masks.
Getting more bright daylight during the day helps people fall asleep earlier and sleep more deeply at night, according to new research from the University of Manchester. The findings offer a simple, free way to improve sleep quality.
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