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Poor Sleep Tied To Self-Harm Among Teens
FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 — Teenagers who get poor sleep are more likely to harm themselves on purpose, a new study says. Shorter sleep, going to sleep later and frequent waking during the night all were ...
Does 'Social Apnea' Disturb Your Weekend Sleep?
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Folks who spend the weekend partying could be damaging their sleep through “social apnea,” a new study says. Late nights drinking and smoking appear to cause a weekend spike i...
Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins
SUNDAY, Aug. 17, 2025 — As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, t...
Sleep Fragmentation Negatively Linked to QoL in Pediatric Nocturnal Enuresis
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 – For children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE), sleep fragmentation is negatively associated with physical and social quality of life, with N2 stage moderating...
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Decrease in Heart Rate, Cardiac Output in Children
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 – For children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) and obstructive sleep disordered breathing (OSDB), adenotonsillectomy is associated with a significant reduction in...
Reciprocal Relationships Identified Between Gut Bacteria and Insomnia
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 – There appear to be reciprocal links between certain gut bacteria and insomnia risk, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in General Psychiatry. Shangyun Shi, from...
CPAP Preferentially Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk OSA
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 – In patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves cardiovascular outcomes, while harm may be seen in those with...
Insomnia Plays a Role in Quality of Life for Patients With ADHD
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in adults, and this association is only partially mediated by...
Insomniacs With Inflammation Prone To Depression
THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 — Insomniacs have a much higher risk for depression if they have chronic inflammation, a new sleep lab experiment says. Seniors with insomnia were three times as likely to r...
Time-Restricted Eating Does Not Impact Sleep, Mood, Quality of Life
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – For adults with overweight or obesity, time-restricted eating (TRE) does not lead to significant changes in sleep, mood, or quality of life, regardless of the timing of the...
Late Childhood Screen Time May Lead to Developmental Changes in Brain
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – Too much screen time in late childhood is associated with developmental changes in the brain, leading to more depressive symptoms in early adolescence, according to a study...
Higher Temperatures Tied to Increased Probability of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – Higher temperatures across the globe are associated with an increased probability of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published online June 16 in...
Could Dairy Be Causing Your Bad Dreams?
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Having bad dreams after eating ice cream or cheese? Your stomach may be trying to tell you something. New research shows that people with worse symptoms of lactose i...
Need A 'Eureka' Moment? Take A Good Nap, Study Says
MONDAY, June 30, 2025 — Do you enjoy “eureka” moments, when sudden insight or inspiration strikes seemingly from nowhere? Then you definitely need to sleep on it, a new study says. People are more lik...
Higher Intake of Fruits, Veggies Tied to Better Sleep
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 – Higher daytime intakes of fruits and vegetables and carbohydrates are associated with better sleep, according to a study published online June 11 in Sleep Health. Hedda L. ...
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