Halls makes cough drops that come in a variety of flavors. The drops work as a cough suppressant and an anesthetic, providing some pain relief to sore throats. The regular drops contain sugar, but there is also a sugar-free version of Halls available. Video of the Day
A new measuring system is enabling sleep monitoring in your own bed. A sensor is placed under the bed sheets, measuring e.g. heart rate, breathing, sleep quality and sleep length. The sleep data is presented to the user in a mobile app or online. This is the topic of a newly defended PhD dissertation.
What Is the Purpose of Sleep Testing? Sleep studies, or polysomnograms, are tests to diagnose sleep disorders like sleep apnea, periodic limb movements of sleep, parasomnias (sleep behaviors), and narcolepsy. They generally involve spending the night sleeping at a sleep laboratory or sleep center.