More than 50% of night shift workers have sleep disorders, study finds
A study conducted in the Netherlands has explored the relationship between different types of shift work, sociodemographic factors, and sleep disorders. Shift work is...
Poor sleep during menopause may increase heart disease risk in women
New research suggests that the quality of sleep experienced by women during menopause, rather than just its duration, may affect their risk of heart...
Short sleep may increase death risk in people with sleep apnea
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who sleep for less than seven hours...
Acupuncture and massage can help reduce cancer-related pain, sleep loss
A new study led by experts from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has found the benefits of acupuncture and massage for advanced cancer patients.
While...
Late sleepers have higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Are you a night owl who loves staying up late and sleeping in? New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests this habit, known...
Men sleep better than women, study finds
A recent study conducted in Canada has provided valuable insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults, identifying key social determinants that...
How sleep loss harms your mental health
A significant genetic study has revealed that the genes you inherit can affect your sleep and your mental health.
This study helps us understand the...
Many kids are taking melatonin for sleep, but is it safe?
A new study has found that a lot of children are using melatonin to help them sleep. Melatonin is a hormone that our bodies...
Surprise findings about how alcohol and caffeine affect our sleep
University of Washington and University of California, Berkeley researchers have uncovered an unexpected twist in how alcohol and caffeine, when consumed together, affect sleep.
Their...
One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...