Medical Oddities: The Economics of Shut-Eye
Sleep became a commodity, tea became a therapy, and cats got a reprieve this week.
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By
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Teraya Smith
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June 11, 2026
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A study from Brigham Young University assessed the monetary value individuals place on sleep using the Monetary Sleep Value Questionnaire.
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Older age predicted lower compensation demands for sacrificing sleep, while higher-income individuals expected greater compensation.
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A case report revealed that blurred vision can indicate pancreatic cancer, with ocular symptoms sometimes preceding the cancer diagnosis.
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A Swedish study found little evidence that living with cats worsens asthma severity or control in children already diagnosed with asthma.
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Research from India showed that fortified black tea can improve folate and vitamin B12 levels in women with low nutritional status.
