New research shows obstructive sleep apnea severity increases 18% on weekends compared to weekdays. A sleep expert discusses ...

"People know that growth hormone release is tightly related to sleep, but only through drawing blood and checking growth ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated ...

The study found late nights and alcohol use are some of the ways that can lead to disruptions in breathing during sleep, and ultimately, serious health concerns.

Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but do they work and how many young ...

Let’s get right to the research. Researchers from Monash University in Australia said they followed 14,689 people for an entire year, and had them use Whoop wearable fitness devices to track when and ...

New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.

A new study suggests that snacking on walnuts may improve sleep and melatonin levels. Participants in the study ate around 1/2 cup of walnuts each day for eight weeks. Add walnuts to snack mixes, ...

Mass General Brigham study also finds link to violent behaviors such as carrying a weapon, highlighting the vicious cycle ...