High pollen count: The last straw effect on suicide risk
Beyond the sneezing and itchy eyes, high pollen seasons are now linked to a significant increase in suicide risk.
Sep 29, 2025
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Finding: Sleep abnormality
Medical news and research articles
Poor sleep can lead to chronic pain—and women are in higher risk
Approximately one in five people on Earth lives with chronic pain. And the vast majority—up to two-thirds—are women. New research from Aalborg University sheds light on a possible cause: sleep.
Aug 5, 2025
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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep: Screens alone aren't the main culprit
"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night?
Apr 8, 2025
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When news is stressful, how do you balance staying informed with 'doomscrolling'?
It all begins innocently—a late-night peek at your favorite social media site before bed. You catch a headline that grabs your attention with "breaking news" you can't afford to miss.
Jan 29, 2025
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Smart thermostats provide sleep insights at home
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting, held in Houston, Texas, June 1–5, offers a framework for an objective, non-invasive and zero-effort sleep monitoring system utilizing smart thermostats equipped ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
Life changes radically and can be rough on athletes who are forced to retire, and a new study has found that women and younger people are more prone to experience symptoms of anxiety than more mature sportsmen.
Apr 16, 2024
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Study finds link between getting too little sleep and high blood pressure
Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
Mar 27, 2024
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Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed
We all know that getting a good night's sleep is vital for physical and mental health. Yet many people share a bed with a partner who can't help disturbing their sleep, for example through their insomnia, frequently going ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Energy drinks linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia among college students
Knocking back energy drinks is linked to poor quality sleep and insomnia among college students, finds a large Norwegian study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Jan 22, 2024
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Fat molecules linked to sleep problems in children with autism
A new study has identified that fat molecules contribute to sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with autism, with results now published in Nature Medicine.
Apr 21, 2023
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