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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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Rolling out your yoga mat twice a week could be your best bet for finally getting quality sleep. A major new study reveals that 30-minute high-intensity yoga sessions outperform all other exercises for improving sleep.
Chinese researchers found the sweet spot for preventing diabetes might be getting just over seven hours of sleep each night. The 14-year study of 25,000 people reveals consistent sleep matters more than catching up on weekends.
Struggling with sleep? Scientists found that just one weekend camping trip can shift your body's internal clock two hours earlier, helping you wake up more alert and reducing health risks linked to late sleep patterns. The secret is ditching artificial light and syncing with the sun.
Flinders University researchers have developed a breakthrough drug treatment for sleep apnea that could receive US approval next year. The innovation offers new hope to more than one million Australians living with the dangerous sleep disorder. ---
A massive study of 500,000 people found that getting six to eight hours of sleep each night is linked to slower biological aging and longer life. The best news? Sleep habits are changeable, giving everyone a tool to potentially improve their health.
Scientists discovered that jellyfish and sea anemones sleep about eight hours daily, proving sleep existed before brains evolved. The breakthrough reveals why all animals need rest: to repair damaged DNA in their cells.
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