Females sleep less, awaken more frequently than males
Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by CU Boulder researchers. The findings, published in the journal…
Heart data unlocks sleep secrets
We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Yet, despite spending a third of our lives in slumber, it largely remains a scientific mystery.…
YouTube Tests Sleep Timer Feature That Will Automatically Pause Playback for Premium Users
YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a…
Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes,…
Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious
Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, suggests a new national poll. And while most families have bedtime rituals to help their little ones ease into nighttime, many…
Potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental…
Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms
Simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Such disturbances could negatively affect the physiology and performance of…
Blood-based marker developed to identify sleep deprivation
A blood test that can accurately detect when someone has not slept for 24 hours has been developed by experts at Monash University, in Australia, and the University of Birmingham,…
Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep
There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain’s bustling activity. The night is still, but the brain is far from dormant. During sleep, brain cells…
Reindeer sleep while chewing their cud
Researchers report December 22 in the journal Current Biology that the more time reindeer spend ruminating, the less time they spend in non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep. EEG recordings revealed…