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Friday, June 15, 2012

Top News Stories: June 8-15

Insomnia

Will calcium really stave off osteoporosis? Fear of the dark leads to sleepless nights, statins linked to fatigue, and more of this week’s top news stories.

Vitamin D, Calcium for Fracture Risk Questioned
Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not prevent osteoporosis-related bone fractures in older women or osteoporotic fractures in men and younger women, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read more

Study: Statins May be Linked to Fatigue
A new study found that some people who take cholesterol-lowering statins may be more likely to experience fatigue during exercise. Read more

New Sleep Drug Works in Early Studies
Suvorexant, a new sleeping pill under study, appears to help insomniacs fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer by blocking chemical messengers in the brain known as orexins. Read more

CT Scans, Other Imaging Tests Becoming More Common
A new study that examines the medical records of millions of patients has found that medical imaging tests have tripled in the last 14 years, resulting in more exposure to high or very high doses of radiation. Read more

Fear of the Dark May Trigger Insomnia
Are you afraid of the dark? New research from Ryerson University finds that insomnia in some adults may be driven by fear. Read more

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