Digital detox how-to; artificial intelligence in nursing; when to see your doctor about GI issues; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

October 10, 2026 - 04:12

A recent study has drawn a direct line between insomnia and serious cardiovascular events. Beth Malow, professor of neurology and pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, spoke with Prevention about the findings. The research indicates that insomnia is linked with a 26 percent higher risk of stroke and 28 percent higher odds of hospital admission. This connection highlights how critical consistent sleep is for overall health.

William Schaffner, professor of health policy, spoke with Parade about the most common COVID symptoms people are experiencing right now. His insights help the public understand what to look for as the virus continues to circulate in new forms.

In the realm of technology and patient care, Deonna Taylor, vice president and chief nursing officer for Adult Ambulatory Nursing, discussed how artificial intelligence will affect nursing practice with HealthLeaders. Meanwhile, Joseph Schlesinger, professor of anesthesiology critical care medicine, explained to The Wall Street Journal how ICU alarms disrupt patient sleep and contribute to alarm fatigue for nurses.

Cathy Eng, executive director of the Young Adult Cancers Program, told The New York Times about gastrointestinal symptoms that patients should never ignore. Heather Jackson, administrative director of Advanced Practice, spoke with Fox17 about nurse practitioner roles becoming the fastest growing job over the next decade.

Jonah Garry, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, also shared his expertise with Prevention. He explained how sleep impacts heart health and offered practical advice on completing a digital detox.