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Synopsis: A limited pilot study determines most of the awakenings reported in insomnia patients were symptomatic of other sleep-disorders’ respiratory events.

Updates to adult immunization standards were approved by the National Vaccine Advisory Committee in September 2013.

SYNOPSIS: In a randomized double-blind study funded by the Schwabe company to test its own products, oral administration of lavender essential oil was demonstrated to be a better treatment of general anxiety disorder than SSRIs or placebo.

The CDC now estimates that 30% of outpatient antibiotic use is entirely unnecessary.

SYNOPSIS: This study shows that consumption of chocolate can potentially improve liver enzymes, guarding against insulin resistance and diabetes onset.

SYNOPSIS: Spironolactone was compared to other hypotensive drugs and determined to be the most effective additive therapy for drug-resistant hypertension patients who had previously not controlled their blood pressure through the traditional three hypotensive therapy classifications.

SYNOPSIS: The NIH has been conducting systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials show that replacing saturated fat with unsaturated vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid does not result in a reduction in atherosclerosis, cardiovascular morbidity, and death.