Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] Saatva's current end-of-year mattress sale offers significant discounts on luxury mattresses and sleep products, making now a smart time to buy before prices rise again in 2026. Business Insider
• [New] By the end of the century, US adults could lose between 8.5 and 24 hours of sleep each year due to rising nighttime temperatures, depending on where they live. New Atlas
• [New] Since dengue is a mosquito-transmitted disease, international travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites by using an EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors, and sleeping in an air-conditioned room or room with window screens. Vax-Before-Travel
• [New] Sleeping in total darkness may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, the top cause of death worldwide. Yahoo News
• Prioritizing sleep could be the most effective way to boost your energy, motivation and capacity for movement. New Atlas
• Obesity in adults increases the risks of, among other conditions, high blood pressure; Type 2 diabetes; breathing problems, such as asthma and sleep apnea; joint problems, such as osteoarthritis; gallstones and gallbladder disease; and mental illness, such as clinical depression and anxiety. Wright Constable & Skeen
• Even before today's announcement, Medicare could cover the drugs for other conditions that often accompany being overweight, such as diabetes and sleep apnea. The Atlantic
• Google's Big Sleep has accelerated vulnerability research, uncovering real-world flaws in open-source projects and preempting exploits based on threat intelligence. WebProNews
• In 2025, the collective understanding of sleep as an active and essential contributor to both physical and mental health will become mainstream. Acceler8ar.com
• Sleep has undergone a dramatic shift in perception in recent years, and its significance will continue to grow in 2025. Acceler8ar.com
• Last week's disclosures that Google's Big Sleep agent found five Apple vulnerabilities underscores that AI will continue to be a double-edged sword for security - powerful when weaponized but also powerful as a defence tool. Medium
• Saudi Aramco's chief executive has issued a stark warning that the world is sleepwalking into an oil supply crunch, arguing that years of underinvestment in traditional energy threaten to collide with resilient demand - a combination that could send prices sharply higher and disrupt global growth. European Business Magazine
• Now in a tug of war with Lundbeck, Alkermes could either lose out on a marketed sleepiness drug or end up paying significantly more than it had hoped. BioPharma Dive
• Google's AI tool Big Sleep has identified five new vulnerabilities in open-source software, enhancing proactive cybersecurity. WebProNews
• To further improve the quality of travel by train, a startup company from Berlin called Nox is designing a futuristic sleeper train that will connect an impressive 100 European cities and will even offer fully private rooms. El Diario 24
• Hot flashes during the night cause sleep disruption and are an extremely common symptom of menopause that The Terra System from Amira Health is designed to combat. Med-Tech Insights
• While AI-focused companies, like Amazon and Google, bring welcome economic opportunities to neighborhoods when they set up shop, residents near data centers report sleep deprivation and reduced quality of life because of incessant noise. The Cool Down
• Road traffic noise pollution in the UK can significantly impact public health, contributing to stress, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Transport + Health
• As the Mental Health Foundation notes, prolonged stress can lead to exhaustion, sleep disruption, and reduced functioning, making early intervention crucial. Saffron & Sage

Last updated: 22 December 2025