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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand—understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night's sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults... Read more -
Teen sleep troubles explained
Many teens have a hard time winding down at bedtime. This can prevent them from getting the recommended amount of... Read more -
Tonsillectomy found effective for nocturnal enuresis in children with sleep apnea
For children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half... Read more -
Alcohol-induced insomnia: Fruit fly study pinpoints key brain pathways
Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and... Read more -
From A to Zzzs: The science behind a better night's sleep
It's no secret that a good night's sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The... Read more -
Parkinson's patients face increased depression, independence issues due to poor sleep
A new study by researchers at Ireland's Maynooth University, based on patient data gathered by the US-based Michael J. Fox... Read more -
'Sleep hygiene': How fly-in, fly-out workers can get a better night's sleep
Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, research from Edith Cowan... Read more -
Why not all plans for a four-day working week would be a win for health
The right to request a short working week, with four longer "shifts" and three days off is being proposed as... Read more -
Behavioral insomnia therapy rated more effective than sleeping pills
Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended "first line" treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option.... Read more -
Sleep experts push for adoption of permanent standard time for public health, safety and efficiency
As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated... Read more -
What are sleep retreats? A sleep scientist explains the latest wellness trend
Considering the effect of poor sleep on the individual as well as on society and the economy, it is hardly... Read more -
Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?
There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it... Read more -
New research suggests delayed REM sleep may signal Alzheimer's onset in older adults
Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of... Read more -
Research highlights racial disparities in children's sleep, calls for systemic change
Researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies have revealed that sleep patterns may vary across... Read more -
Sleep apnea treatment may lessen a patient's risk of getting into car accidents, data suggest
Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and... Read more
