Why do I talk in my sleep? A sleep psychologist explains
"Why do people speak while they are sleeping?—Mubina, age 15, Uzbekistan"
Sep 14, 2026
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Parasomnias
MeSH tree: F03.870.664
FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range of symptoms associated with narcolepsy ...
Aug 6, 2026
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Sleep disorders don't just exhaust you, they change your brain
Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired. New research from Florida International University shows that sleep disorders are associated with structural changes in brain regions involved in attention, motivation ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Restless legs syndrome—zebrafish reveal a cerebellar connection
An irresistible urge to move the legs or other areas, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations at night or during rest: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) affects millions of people worldwide. Despite being one of the most common ...
Jun 18, 2026
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More than a third of menopausal women lose sleep to hot flashes, waking during the night
While sleep is essential to health, women face unique challenges to getting quality sleep across key life stages. According to new survey results from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than a third of women ages ...
May 18, 2026
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Exploding head syndrome: The surprisingly common condition with a terrifying name
Have you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside your head? You jolt awake, heart pounding, sit upright in bed, but the room is silent.
Mar 31, 2026
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'Sleep divorce': Could separate beds improve your health?
They say love conquers all, but it doesn't always conquer snoring.
Mar 17, 2026
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Restless leg syndrome's connection to Parkinson's disease
Three research hospitals in the Republic of Korea are reporting that restless leg syndrome was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with 1.6% of patients with restless leg syndrome developing Parkinson's ...
Uncovering hidden risk factors: Sleep-related leg movements and diabetes
Restless nights can take a toll that goes beyond next-day tiredness. Sleep influences nearly every aspect of our health, and chronic disruptions to sleep patterns have been linked to increased risks for different diseases. ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder may predict Parkinson's disease and dementia
An international research team led by Université de Montréal medical professor Shady Rahayel has made a major breakthrough in predicting neurodegenerative diseases.
Sep 26, 2025
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