Here's What Causes Narcolepsy

When you think of narcolepsy, you probably think of people falling asleep at seemingly random times, but it’s actually much more than that. It causes hallucinations, insomnia, sleep paralysis and can be triggered by moments of joy. Oh, and the key to understanding it came from studying man’s best friend.
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Sleep Scientists Find Further Evidence of the True Cause of Narcolepsy
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