Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] Google's AI tool Big Sleep has identified five new vulnerabilities in open-source software, enhancing proactive cybersecurity. WebProNews
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• A study conducted in rural Tianjin identified several independent risk factors for KOA, including sex, age, BMI, education level, sleep quality, and frequent walking. BioMed Central
• Medicare already covers Wegovy for patients with heart disease risk and Zepbound for sleep apnea, but not for weight loss alone. NBC News
• Some YouTube videos are fully AI-generated - for example long videos which people might put on to help them go to sleep. BBC News
• In sleep medicine, Takeda's oveporexton could become a first-in-class therapy for narcolepsy type 1. MM+M - Medical Marketing and Media
• The Caledonian Sleeper will link Scotland with Birmingham from January in the biggest timetable change in 30 years. RailBusinessDaily
• After U.S. strikes on Iran, officials warn of retaliation from 'sleeper cells' in the U.S. FB-ISAO
• Last week, the US Department of Justice said it is closely tracking potential threats to the Jewish community nationwide amid growing concerns over Iranian sleeper cells launching attacks and the fallout from recent American and Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Algemeiner.com
• Some infant products marked for sleep can increase the risk of injury, suffocation or even sleep-related death. WRAL
• Retail value sales of sleep aids are expected to grow strongly in current terms in Chile in 2025. Euromonitor
• In August, Google announced that its Big Sleep AI found dozens of new vulnerabilities in open-source projects. Security Boulevard
• Limiting repetitive video views on YouTube could help mitigate the rabbit hole effect, where algorithms push endless similar content, potentially exacerbating mental health issues like anxiety or sleep disruption. Captain Compliance

Last updated: 24 November 2025