Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026 and beyond, wearable devices are expected to combine glucose variability data with sleep metrics, stress indicators, and physical activity patterns. bleo
• [New] Lower-risk, wellness-focused features, such as rings, wrist-worn devices, and smartwatches that track heart rate trends, sleep, or activity, may fall outside FDA oversight, while tools intended for diagnosis or treatment remain regulated. OpenLoop Health, Inc.
• [New] A basic Fitbit, Garmin or Apple Watch SE will track steps, heart rate, sleep, and active minutes just as well as the more advanced and expensive models. Live Science
• [New] We are predicting at least two major consumer wearable platforms will achieve FDA clearance for primary endpoint collection in specific areas-cardiovascular and sleep disorders are the most likely candidates. Medical Product Outsourcing
• [New] There could be a 1.2 - to threefold increase in the prevalence of sleep apnea events by the end of the century. Wired
• [New] As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold. Wired
• [New] A recent Australian study showed just how important - finding that lifestyle changes such as sleeping better, quitting smoking, eating a healthier diet and getting more physical activity could save people thousands of dollars on healthcare for low back pain. The Guardian
• [New] Vitamin D deficiency, which the NHS warns is common in the UK's gloomy climes from October to about March, appears to be a forgotten aspect in sleep disorders. HuffPost UK
• A study released last month by the American Cancer Society warned that childhood obesity increased the risk of hypertension, dyslipidaemia, depression and obstructive sleep apnoea. The National News
• CDC lists increased risks for diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, many cancers, and mental health concerns. Solvhealth.com
• Context: ApnoTrack smartphone AI for sleep-apnea risk; SK Biopharm gets China approval for solriamfetol; obesity GLP-1s approved for OSA use. LucidQuest Ventures
• Researchers at Stanford University unveiled SleepFM, a multimodal AI system trained on over 585,000 hours of sleep data that can predict the risk of more than 130 health conditions - including dementia, heart disease, and certain cancers - from a single night's sleep recordings. Enterprise Times
• Small changes in exercise, sleep and dietary habits could do wonders for people's health and possibly extend their overall lifespan, a large U.K. study suggests. Live Science
• In 2026, the untetherable gut, brain, sleep connection will be common knowledge, while the knock-on effects of GLP-1 induced weight loss will crop-up in approaches to nutrition and overall wellbeing. The Business of Fashion
• Millions of UAE residents could be sleepwalking into a health crisis after a national survey found that 60% of people did not exercise enough and 96% ate too much salt. The National
• The sleep laboratories segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• In 2026, expect clearer claims and stronger science as consumers seek targeted support for energy, sleep, immunity, stress resilience, and metabolic health. Lakanto USA
• Technological wearables that allow users to track their sleep, exercise and blood oxygen levels will become increasingly widespread in 2026. The Business of Fashion
• In 2026 poor sleep hygiene will become low status. indy100

Last updated: 16 February 2026