Sleep/Sleep Disorders

A new study in SLEEP, published by Oxford University Press, demonstrates the significant benefits of later school start times for middle and high school students' sleep schedules. Sleep is essential to a student's overall health,…

Finding could explain why snoring and disrupted sleep are associated with behavioral problems including inattention, hyperactivity and aggression Children who regularly snore have structural changes in their brain that may account for the…

WHAT: A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain's frontal lobe. The findings support early evaluation of children with…

Steroids are essential for treating children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, but they can cause severe side effects such as psychological reactions and sleep problems. An analysis of all…

Credit: Augusta University Insomnia is a common problem in patients with schizophrenia, and a new study reinforces a close association between insomnia, more suicidal thoughts and actions and increased problems like anxiety and…

Credit: UVA Health A new analysis of the entire genetic makeup of more than 53,000 people offers a bonanza of valuable insights into heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders, paving the way for new and better ways to treat and prevent…

COVID-19 has revealed that the sleep medicine specialty is well-equipped to provide care remotely DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an update on the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment…

SAN ANTONIO (March 31, 2021) -- Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea have increased dramatically among active-duty military members over a 14-year period, 2005 through 2019. Insomnia increased 45-fold and sleep apnea went up more than…

(Philadelphia, PA) - Lung disease is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Much of this burden is disproportionately spread across populations of non-Hispanic whites, particularly African Americans who smoke. Researchers…

Cells called astrocytes can independently promote longer or deeper sleep in mice, a new study shows For something we spend one-third of our lives doing, we still understand remarkably little about how sleep works -- for example, why can…

Credit: Maharishi International University Research Institute Veterans with PTSD who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique showed significant reductions in PTSD symptom severity, according to a new study published today in…

DARIEN, IL - Four members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have been selected as 2021 AASM awards recipients for their contributions to the field of sleep medicine. This year's award winners will be recognized during the plenary…

Those who have persistent trouble sleeping may have an especially difficult grieving process after the death of a loved one, a new study co-authored by a University of Arizona researcher finds. Most people who lose a close friend or…

The Sleep Research Society (SRS) has selected four sleep and circadian scientists as recipients of the 2021 Sleep Research Society awards, which recognize excellence in sleep and circadian research. This year's award winners will be…

Duke Lemur Center recreates the seasonal swings of native habitat, helping to unlock the secrets of hibernation.Credit: Photo by David Haring, Duke Lemur Center DURHAM, N.C. -- If you binged on high-calorie snacks and then spent the…

Shimmer's Verisense platform can now measure clinical trial participants' heart rate, oxygen saturation and emotional responses in addition to their activity and sleep levelsCredit: Shimmer Research Shimmer Research, a global leader in…

When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain. U-M…

Going on holiday has a restorative effect on changes in DNA Long-term sleep deprivation is detrimental to health, increasing the risk of psychiatric and somatic disorders, such as depression and cardiovascular diseases. And yet, little is…

The more variation in wake-up time and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance of depression symptoms in study of first-year medical residents An irregular sleep schedule can increase a person's risk of depression over the long term as…

Credit: WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Wearable sleep tracking devices - from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin - have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in…