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Atopic dermatitis linked to sleep and memory disturbances
Adults with more severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are at risk for sleep and memory disturbances, according to a study published online April 21 in Dermatitis.
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Wondering if you're a 'light' or 'deep' sleeper? The science isn't that simple
Not everyone can sleep through rumbling traffic or a spouse's incessant snoring. If you do, you may pride yourself on being a "deep" or "heavy" sleeper. If you struggle to fall or stay asleep, you may consider yourself a ...
Apr 26, 2026
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New guidelines highlight behavioral therapy for insomnia
Combining medications with behavioral therapy to treat chronic insomnia might not be best for all patients, a new practice guideline says. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works best on its own, but can be ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Optimal sleep may reduce dementia risk in patients with focal epilepsy
Optimal sleep duration is associated with better executive function, with a significantly higher impact of optimal sleep among those with focal epilepsy, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology.
Apr 24, 2026
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How scientists have changed their view of insomnia
Insomnia may have been torturing humanity since ancient times, but over the last 20 years scientists have made progress in their understanding of chronic sleep deprivation.
Apr 23, 2026
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GP nurses could transform access to sleep care, study indicates
A new Flinders University study shows that nurses working in general practice could play a major role in improving access to sleep‑health treatment, but only if patients and general practice staff are involved in designing ...
Apr 23, 2026
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In epilepsy, poor sleep is associated with dementia
For people with epilepsy, getting poor sleep was associated with a higher risk of dementia compared to people without epilepsy, according to a study published in Neurology. In addition, getting optimal sleep, six to eight ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Daytime napping patterns may reveal hidden health decline in older adults
New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Melatonin appears to promote sleep by reducing visual sensitivity, zebrafish study suggests
Melatonin is a naturally produced molecule that has long been suspected to play a role in healthy sleep, but it has been unclear how it does so. Now, Caltech researchers have discovered a mechanism through which melatonin ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Implanted nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea found to be safe and effective
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation, or pHGNS, (an implanted stimulation therapy targeting specific sectors of nerves in the tongue) for obstructive sleep ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Not just snoring: Obstructive sleep apnea linked to poorer muscle quality and higher fracture risk
A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center, published in Sleep and Breathing, reveals a significant link between obstructive sleep apnea and skeletal muscle quality. This finding ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Waking at 3 am every night? Here's what may be going on
It's 3am. The room is dark, the house is silent, but your brain is suddenly wide awake. Many people find themselves waking at roughly the same time each night and start to wonder whether something is wrong with their sleep.
Apr 15, 2026
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Study reveals how dreams affect our emotions in day-to-day life
There are a few reasons why we might dream, say neuroscientists. Even dreams that are scary may serve a purpose: One prevalent idea is that fear in dreams could help people deal with fear in waking life, much like exposure ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Study identifies why nightmares persist in children and how to break the cycle
Research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle.
Apr 10, 2026
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AI model suggests CPAP can massively swing heart risk in sleep apnea
Mount Sinai researchers have created an analytic tool using machine learning that can predict cardiovascular disease risk in millions of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder, according to findings ...
Apr 9, 2026
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A 'wake-up call' from leading sleep scientists: Nighttime warming threatens the sleep of billions
As the world heats up, nights are warming faster than days where most people live—and this ambient heat affects how well and how long people sleep. A new article by eminent sleep scientists, including the presidents of the ...
Apr 9, 2026
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A wearable ring could help assess your cardiovascular health while you sleep
Consumer wearables have become everyday tools for monitoring sleep and physical activity. Researchers at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have now shown that their ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Lab-grown pineal gland organoids produce melatonin, offering a new sleep model
Organoids are miniature, simplified versions of an organ. Over the past two decades, scientists have developed them for the gut, lung, liver, mammary gland, brain, and more. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks
People whose sleep apnea changes dramatically from night to night are 30% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, reveals a new study from Flinders University. The research, published in the journal ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Irregular bedtime linked to higher risk of cardiac events
An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that large swings in when people go to bed could double the risk of serious cardiac ...
Apr 4, 2026
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Depression may harm young people's physical health long before any obvious signs appear
A groundbreaking new study tracking almost 2,000 young Australians for a decade has challenged a long-held assumption about depression and physical health, finding disrupted sleep was a stronger predictor of later insulin ...
Apr 4, 2026
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How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep
Easter is here and chocolate is everywhere—crowding shop shelves, piling up on desks, and likely already sitting in your pantry.
Apr 2, 2026
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Study shows association between obstructive sleep apnea, all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) shows that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71% higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or ...
Apr 2, 2026
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The body's internal clock can be determined from a hair sample
A research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin has developed a test that can determine a person's chronotype based on their hair roots. It is intended to lay the foundation for circadian medicine—that is, medicine ...
Apr 1, 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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