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Longer sleep duration linked to progression of diabetic nephropathy
For adults with type 2 diabetes, longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the Endocrine ...
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Children's caffeine habits linked to shorter sleep and brain differences
Young people who consume more caffeine, mostly from soft drinks, sleep less and show small differences in how their brains are developing, according to a study led by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology ...
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Skin measurements show link between insomnia and disrupted fear responses
A new computational model using skin conductance measurements to estimate stress-related emotional arousal found a significant difference in learned fear and safety responses over time between adults with and without insomnia.
Oct 14, 2026
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Smartwatch can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea
New research suggests that a consumer smartwatch can help identify adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, offering a way to screen for a common sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed.
Oct 13, 2026
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Marijuana for insomnia? What the latest evidence says
If you struggle with insomnia, could medical marijuana help you get a better night's sleep?
Oct 13, 2026
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Think cannabis helps you sleep better? Think again
Millions of Americans use cannabis products as sleep aids, but a new Northwestern Medicine study suggests marijuana may not improve sleep the way many people believe it does.
Oct 12, 2026
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Insufficient evidence to back medical cannabis for insomnia
A new Cochrane review finds that existing evidence is too uncertain to determine whether medical cannabis improves sleep or daytime functioning in people with insomnia.
Oct 12, 2026
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Treating insomnia could be key to reducing symptoms of depression
Researchers have found that treating insomnia can also help reduce symptoms of depression, with participants in a new study reporting improvements in both conditions. Led by Vanika Lall, clinical associate professor Melissa ...
Oct 12, 2026
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Sticking it to insomnia: AI-powered forehead patch tracks brain signals to help boost deep sleep
A patch the size of a Band-Aid, stuck to your forehead, can now do something no traditional sleep study or fitness tracker can: nudge your brain toward a better night's sleep. William Coon, a sleep scientist at the Johns ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Deep learning model using ECGs during sleep studies can predict cardiovascular outcomes
A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that electrocardiograms (ECGs) administered during sleep and paired with sleep stage information can be used to determine the risk of future adverse ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Are we trying too hard to sleep? How 'sleepmaxxing' could be keeping us awake
Too hot, too cold. On your stomach, then your side. Thoughts spiraling. Counting sheep. Checking the clock. Unable to sleep.
Oct 9, 2026
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Common herbal sleep aid shows signs of addictive potential
Cannabinol is a popular ingredient in over-the-counter sleep products, marketed as a gentle, plant-derived way to unwind at the end of the day. But new research conducted at the University of Connecticut suggests consumers ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Longer sleep may be linked to a higher risk of kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who sleep longer may have an increased risk of developing or worsening diabetic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Oct 8, 2026
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Thinking of taking melatonin to help you sleep? Here's what you need to know
Whether you're struggling with jet lag, working shifts and sleeping during the day, or dealing with more severe insomnia, you might have wondered if melatonin can help you get better sleep.
Oct 8, 2026
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Does your sleep tracker get it right? A neuroscientist weighs in
On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep findings while I drink my morning coffee.
Oct 6, 2026
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How short is too short? Long-term wearable data point to a more personal way of defining insufficient sleep
How much sleep is enough? Public health recommendations necessarily give population-level answers. But with wearable devices now capable of recording hundreds of nights from the same person, researchers from the National ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Brain responses to heartbeat are altered in patients with iRBD
Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), a condition characterized by strong physical reactions to vivid, often violent dreams, is one of the earliest warning signs of brain changes seen in Parkinson's disease or dementia ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Ending clock changes? Health evidence favors permanent standard time over daylight saving
Several Canadian jurisdictions are moving toward ending the twice-yearly clock change, but a new analysis published in Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that eliminating the clock change is only half the decision: ...
Oct 5, 2026
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More active teens report fewer sleep problems down the line, new study reveals
Pulling an all-nighter before a test or assignment deadline is almost a teenage rite of passage, but scientists are concerned that these exceptions are becoming a regular habit. Insomnia symptoms during adolescence are linked ...
Sleep hours miss part of story: Young adults lose sleep quality, not hours, amid heat, noise and light
Between college dormitories and cramped apartments, young adults often live in environments that can be loud, bright or uncomfortable, making it difficult to reliably get a good night's sleep, according to Adwoa Dadzie, a ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Night owls may struggle to continue working until official retirement age
People with evening chronotypes are 1.7 times as likely as morning chronotypes to retire early and receive a disability pension, according to research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
Sep 29, 2026
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Ready, set, exhale: Breathing out linked to faster responses
Imagine swimmers on starting blocks, poised to dive at the sound of the starting horn, or a driver traveling at 60 mph (97 kilometers per hour) who suddenly needs to brake to avoid a collision. A fraction of a second in response ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Insomnia linked to higher risk of stroke
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognizing insomnia as an important ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Migraine and sleep are strongly interconnected, study finds
Sleep problems are significantly more common among people with migraine than among those without headaches. People with migraine also tend to have a later chronotype, meaning they tend to fall asleep and wake up later and ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Skin-like patch takes less than a minute to apply and detects sleep apnea events in pilot tests
A research team led by Hnin Yin Yin Nyein, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has developed a wearable device called "HELP" ...
Sep 24, 2026
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