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A 2026 randomized sham-controlled trial in 76 adults with primary insomnia found an 8-week Sancai acupuncture protocol reduced post-treatment Insomnia Severity Index scores to 7.80 vs. 16.45…
Read articleA 2026 study of 958 adults entering Japanese multidisciplinary pain centers found that 17.1% screened positive for ADHD, rising to 27.4% among patients whose average pain was NRS 9-10; ASD s…
Read articleA 2026 male-mouse study found that 30 mg/kg dexamethasone for 5 days increased light-phase wakefulness (t13 = 4.122, p = 0.0012), decreased NREM sleep (t13 = 4.412, p = 0.0007), and amplifie…
Read articleWhat CBT-I involves, how it compares with sleep medication, and what a self-help book trial found. Evidence, uncertainty, and practical questions.
Read articleValerian, a herb long cherished for its sedative properties, stands at the crossroads of traditional medicine and modern scientific inquiry. Despite its widespread use across cultures for pr…
Read articleIn the quest to effectively treat insomnia, a condition plaguing millions worldwide, scientists are exploring innovative treatments beyond traditional medication. Transcranial Direct Current…
Read articleRecent research has shed light on the potential benefits of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), especially in patients with sleep distur…
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