Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery
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AIs are irrational, but not in the same way that humans are
Large Language Models behind popular generative AI platforms like ChatGPT gave different answers when asked to respond to the same
Oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients
Diabetes rates continue to rise, with 11.7 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. At UBC, scientists have created a
Getting more sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience and flourishing
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that healthy sleep has a positive impact
Smart thermostats provide sleep insights at home
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting offers a framework for an objective, non-invasive and
Study reveals high rate of drowsy driving by teens
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that drowsy driving by teenagers is a
Veterans with service dogs have fewer PTSD symptoms, higher quality of life
Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Gretchen Evans served in the United States Army for 27 years until a rocket blast in
Lost in lockdown: Study reveals feeling isolated from others can warp our perception of time
Feelings of loneliness and social isolation during the pandemic left many people confused about the order of events and struggling
Rare disease’s DNA-damaging mutation could have consequences for more common conditions
TREX1 is a gene that is supposed to direct the maintenance of the entire body’s DNA, but new research shows
New deep brain stimulation algorithm may help personalize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise as a treatment for some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, not all
