Curie is responsible for establishing the theory of radioactivity, but unfortunately she unwittingly also discovered the fatal effect radioactivity can have on your health; she died on July 4, 1934, of aplastic anemia caused by radiation exposure. Related topics: MNN lists, Science.
Symptoms of narcolepsy. The hallmark symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Additional symptoms may include cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. In most cases, excessive daytime sleepiness is the first sign of narcolepsy. This can have a significant impact on everyday life.
Narcolepsy is an under-diagnosed, disabling disorder of the brain that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. Individuals with narcolepsy experience chronic daytime sleepiness, abnormal rapid eye movement sleep, and cataplexy (brief attacks of muscle weakness and tone triggered by strong emotions).