Common sleeping pill may pave way for disorders like Alzheimer’s

A new study holds a warning for people who use a commonly prescribed sleep aid. It may set the stage for disorders like Alzheimer's.

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~6 min

Tiny nerve stimulator could block pain or treat neurological diseases

A wireless nerve stimulator about the size of a rice grain could replace bulkier, more invasive units to treat chronic pain and neurological diseases.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
April 4, 2022 ~6 min


Nappers may have higher neurological disorder risk

The brain's way to remove waste, the glymphatic system, is synced to circadian rhythms, research in mice shows. The findings may be bad news for nappers.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Sept. 14, 2020 ~7 min

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