David Brooks
Sleep Science & Wellness Writer
The Health News
Credentials
- 12+ years covering sleep science and wellness
- Certified Health Content Writer
- Member, Association of Health Care Journalists
About
David has written about sleep science and circadian health for over 12 years, fueled by his own journey to fix terrible sleep habits.
He specializes in translating sleep research into actionable tips that help readers improve both sleep quality and daytime energy.
Areas of Expertise
Articles (5)
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Prevention, Signs, and Recovery
Noise-induced hearing loss affects roughly 40 million American adults, and most of it is preventable. Learn how noise damages your hearing, how to spot early warning signs, and what science says about recovery and protection.
Sleep Apnea: Warning Signs, Types, and Treatment Options
An estimated 80% of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea cases go undiagnosed. Here's a thorough guide to recognizing the warning signs, understanding the different types, navigating diagnosis, and knowing which treatments actually work — including an honest look at what supplements can and can't do for this condition.
Prostate Supplements: Separating Science From Marketing
Prostate supplements are a billion-dollar market, but most men have no idea which ingredients have evidence and which are pure hype. Here's a research-backed guide to what actually works — and what's just clever marketing.
Supplements for Tinnitus: What Research Says
Can supplements really help with tinnitus? We looked at the evidence behind the most popular ingredients — including what works, what doesn't, and what needs more research.
Why You Wake Up Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep
Sleeping 8 hours and still exhausted? You're not imagining it. Here's what's actually going on in your body — and 6 things that could be sabotaging your rest.
Product Reviews (3)
NiteHush Pro Review: Can a 500 mg Citrus-Flavonoid-and-Enzyme Chewable With Undisclosed Doses Do Anything About Snoring?
NiteHush Pro is a once-nightly chewable sold direct through the vendor's site with DigiStore24 checkout at $69 for one bottle, $59 per bottle for three, and $49 per bottle for six, with a 60-day money-back guarantee. The sales pitch is that snoring and sleep apnea come from 'respiratory nerves in the throat' damaged by phthalates, and that the chewable 'strengthens' those nerves. The Supplement Facts panel tells a plainer story: a single 500 mg proprietary blend of citrus hesperidin, ivy leaf extract, serratiopeptidase, liposomal quercetin, a broccoli extract standardized to 1% glucoraphanin, and naringin, sweetened with allulose, xylitol, and stevia. We read the text presentation, the label, the refund and shipping policies, and all twenty entries on the vendor's references page, then checked each ingredient against PubMed. Several of these compounds have small human trials for blood vessels, cough, allergy symptoms, or liver enzymes. None has a human trial for snoring, and none has been tested in obstructive sleep apnea. The 500 mg total is below the single-ingredient doses used in the trials that do exist, and no per-ingredient amount is disclosed.
Prostadine Review: Do These Prostate Drops Actually Reduce Nighttime Bathroom Trips?
Prostadine is a liquid drops supplement designed for prostate health, using 9 natural ingredients including saw palmetto, iodine-rich seaweeds, and pomegranate extract. The dropper format claims faster absorption than capsules. We investigated whether the formula, ingredients, and user results support the claims.
YU SLEEP Review: A Melatonin-Free Sleep Aid That Actually Works?
YU SLEEP takes a melatonin-free approach to sleep support, using natural compounds like GABA, 5-HTP, and tart cherry extract to help your body wind down on its own. We looked at the ingredient research and real user feedback to see if this formula lives up to its claims.