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.
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a medical test used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. A number of electrodes are applied to your scalp. EEG can help diagnose a number of conditions including epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumours.