Sleep disorders

Scientists develop 'smart pajamas' to monitor sleep disorders

Researchers have developed comfortable, washable "smart pajamas" that can monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnea at home, without the need for sticky patches, cumbersome equipment or a visit to a specialist sleep clinic.

Health

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 way you feel during your waking hours depends greatly on how you are sleeping, say sleep experts.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Eight common health conditions midlife women face

A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition.

Pediatrics

Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep

Some traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible and engaging ways to discuss healthy sleep with children, suggest researchers in the Christmas ...

Neuroscience

Sleep apnea linked to changes in the brain

People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology.

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