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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Immune Dysfunction and Inflammation
2/25/2025
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- A groundbreaking study in The Journal of Immunology uncovers a startling connection between sleep deprivation and immune health. Just one night without sleep can shift immune cell profiles to mimic those seen in obesity, heightening inflammation. This alarming finding hints at a link between poor sleep and chronic diseases, paving the way for future research on sleep interventions to combat these effects.
