Sleep problems are common in middle age, particularly among women in their 40s and 50s. In a new study published on September 1, 2026, in Journal of Wood Science, the researchers explored whether essential oils derived from Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa), known as Japanese cypress, roots could help improve sleep quality. […]
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Inspire Announces Approval of New Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation CPT Codes by the AMA
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Editorial Panel has approved the establishment of a new set of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes that accurately describe and include the Inspire V system. The new Category I codes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, […]
Zircadia Receives NIH Phase I SBIR Award from NHLBI to Advance In-Ear Sensor for Sleep Diagnostics
We’re happy to announce that we’ve received our Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Institutes of Health, through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This award supports real-world testing of our in-ear sensor system for in-lab and ambulatory sleep monitoring, along with the […]
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase III Results for HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) in Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase III study of HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon) 20 mg in adults with Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD). Vanda intends to discuss these data with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) seeking […]
sovaSage Advances Its Phased Agentic AI Strategy With the Next Evolution of Jeanie
sovaSage, Inc., an AI-powered patient management technology company focused on sleep therapy, announced the next milestone in the phased development of Jeanie™, advancing an agentic AI strategy that has been part of the company’s vision for intelligent patient management from the beginning. For sovaSage, agentic AI is not a new […]
Lilly’s Retatrutide Delivers Significant Weight Loss and A1C Reduction in Phase 3 Trial
Lilly announced detailed results from TRIUMPH-2, a Phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of retatrutide, an investigational, first-in-class GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon triple hormone receptor agonist, in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight. At 80 weeks, all doses of retatrutide (4 mg, 9 mg, and […]
BMC Medical Issues Class I Recall of Luna G3 APAP Devices Over Firmware Defect That Can Halt Therapy
BMC Medical Co., Ltd. has recalled its Luna G3 APAP device (model LG3600) due to a firmware defect that can cause the machine to display an error message and shut down automatically, cutting off therapy delivery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The FDA has classified the action as […]
SleepRes Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 New Product Innovation Recognition for Excellence in PAP Device Innovation
Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that SleepRes has been recognized with the 2026 North America New Product Innovation Recognition in the Positive Airway Pressure Devices industry for its outstanding achievements in product innovation, clinical differentiation, and patient-centric therapy design. This recognition highlights SleepRes’ leadership in advancing measurable clinical […]
Panthera Dental Invests $13 Million to Double Production Capacity in Quebec
Panthera Dental announced a $13 million investment to expand its head office by 20,000 square feet, bringing the total size to 60,000 square feet and doubling its manufacturing capacity. The company specializes in the design and manufacturing of solutions for dental restorations, craniomaxillofacial surgeries, and the treatment of sleep-breathing disorders. “This […]
Women with Enlarged Breast Tissue More Likely to Experience Chronic Migraine, Neck Pain and Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Women with enlarged breast tissue, known medically as macromastia, may be more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain, certain spinal nerve disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers, published Tuesday in the journal Headache. The findings suggest enlarged […]


















