Sleep

Sleep is a physiological behavior that is common in all animal species. It forms around one third of a human life. It is not known clearly the exact functions of sleep but it seems to be essential for survival as prolonged sleep deprivation leads to severe physical impairment followed by cognitive loss and eventually death.

How Morning Routines Influence Cognitive Performance, Mood, and Circadian Rhythm

How simple, evidence-based morning habits recalibrate the circadian system to sharpen cognition, stabilize mood, and support long-term mental health.

REM Sleep Activity

How Much Sleep do People Need?

Function of Sleep

Importance of Sleep

Sleep Onset Mechanics: Understanding the Transition from Wakefulness to Slumber

What is the Circadian Rhythm?

How Long should my Child Sleep for?

Nutritional Effects on Sleep

Effect of Sleep on Your Emotions

History of Sleep

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) Management

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Types of Sleep Disorders

Causes of Sleep Deprivation

Can too much sleep be dangerous?

Sleep and Yoga

Stimulants and Sleep

Causes of Nocturnal Awakenings

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

What is Sleep Regression?

The Importance of Having a Good Night’s Sleep

Management of Sleep Deprivation

A Guide to Healthy Sleep Positions

Sleep and Hormones

How Does Sleep Affect Your Immunity?

How Does Pain Affect Your Sleep?

Stages of Sleep

What is Sleep?

The Health Risks of Oversleeping

What Does Polysomnography Involve?

Difference Between Nightmares and Night Terrors

Does Your Alarm Sound Affect Your Mood?

What is the Role of Melatonin in Sleep Regulation?

How Can Sleep Affect Men's Health?

Regulation of Sleep

The DEC2 Gene and Sleep

Tips on Getting to Sleep

Why Do We Dream?

Neuroscience of Sleep

Promoting Sounder Sleep in Older Adults

Sleep Hygiene

Hypnotics and Sleep

Ghrelin and Sleep

A Guide to Managing Sleep Disorders

Sleep Deprivation - Inadequate Quantity of Sleep

Role of Sleep in Memory Consolidation

Spoon Test for Sleep Deprivation

Brain Activity During Sleep

How to Catch up on Lost Sleep

Is Daytime Napping in Adults Good or Bad?

Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Could Humans Ever Hibernate?

How Can Mindfulness Meditation Improve Sleep?

How Long Should My Teenager Sleep For?

What is Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)?

Why Do We Sleep?

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Health Effects of Poor Sleep - Quantity and Quality

Latest Sleep News and Research

Selective eating in autism linked to inflammatory gut bacteria

Eating habits shape gut bacteria in children with autism, with potential dietary interventions offering hope for improving gut health and inflammation.

13 May 2026

Disrupted circadian rhythms may accelerate dementia-related brain inflammation

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias impact approximately 55 million people worldwide, including 7.2 million cases in the United States alone.

13 May 2026

Worms help researchers tackle rare childhood genetic disease

A new worm model developed by Brown University researchers could play a key role in treating a rare genetic disease that causes paralysis in children and worsens with age.

13 May 2026

Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood

Older adults in Colorado were drawn to edible cannabis mainly to manage sleep problems, pain, anxiety, or depression, often after concerns about conventional medicines or limited relief from other treatments. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products, but they remained uncertain about dosing, impairment, effectiveness, and how to choose the right cannabinoid ratio.

12 May 2026

Researchers map the brain histamine system to understand mental health

New research, from King's College London and the University of Porto, has mapped the histamine system in the brain. Histamine, a molecule more commonly associated with allergies, plays a separate but poorly understood role in brain function.

12 May 2026

New model improves outcome predictions for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Findings from a study supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a new model for predicting outcomes for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition with a prevalence of 1 in 500 people and a frequent cause of sudden cardiac death.

11 May 2026

Shaping the future of asthma management with the NObreath® at ATS 2026

World leaders in breath analysis Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. are pleased to be attending this years American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, to exhibit the innovative NObreath® Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) device at booth 1236 alongside its US distributor coVita™.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 May 2026

Greater weight loss from GLP-1 drugs lowers health complication risk

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 May) shows that, following treatment for obesity or diabetes or both using incretin-based drugs, losing more weight versus less weight, and losing a little weight versus gaining weight, both lead to relatively lower risk of obesity-related conditions.

10 May 2026

Exercise or caffeine? Study finds neither clearly beats placebo for mental fatigue

Researchers compare the effects of caffeine and aerobic exercise on mental fatigue in adults.

10 May 2026

Older adults increasingly use cannabis for pain and sleep relief

For adults over 60, cannabis use is increasing faster than in any other demographic.

8 May 2026

AI-driven hormone tracking could help detect infertility early and improve conception

Men and women who appear hormonally 'normal' may still have undetected disruptions in the timing and coordination of their reproductive hormones that could impair fertility, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague.

8 May 2026

Time-restricted eating helps with adherence in diabetes patients

Time-restricted eating shows promise for type 2 diabetes management, with family support and simple rules aiding adherence and metabolic health improvements.

8 May 2026

Multi-hospital trial explores better sleep strategies for ICU patients

UC San Diego Health has launched a five-year, national multi-site clinical research study aimed at improving sleep and reducing delirium among adults receiving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

7 May 2026

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Menopause symptoms like hot flushes can be debilitating. Dr. Katie Barber highlights new treatments, including fezolinetant, for improved patient care.

7 May 2026

Nature-based group activities benefit older adults living in care homes

Nature-based group activities can reduce loneliness, improve sleep and cognition, and increase a sense of connection to nature in older adults living in care homes.

7 May 2026

Treated baby wraps may reduce malaria risk in refugee infants

Malaria remains a threat to young children in refugee settlements, where displacement, temporary housing, and limited access to healthcare reduce the effectiveness of conventional prevention tools.

7 May 2026

Repeated head impacts linked to gut microbiome changes in athletes

Non-concussive head impacts-hits to the head that don't cause clinically detectable symptoms-are correlated with subsequent changes to the gut microbiome in a small sample of US collegiate football players, according to a new study published May 6, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Ahmet Ay and Kenneth Douglas Belanger of Colgate University, USA, and colleagues.

6 May 2026

First European trial tests CAR T therapy in amyloidosis patients

Three patients with light chain amyloidosis have been treated with CAR T cell therapy in the first European clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of this immunotherapy in this patient group, led by UCL and UCLH researchers.

6 May 2026

A new tool that predicts obesity-related disease risk beyond BMI

OBSCORE is a data-driven tool that identifies high-risk individuals for obesity-related diseases, enhancing treatment targeting beyond traditional BMI metrics.

5 May 2026

Study links educator confidence to improved outcomes for vulnerable youth

To better understand how young children experiencing trauma are supported in early learning settings, Adelaide University researchers examined the role of teacher self-efficacy – the confidence teachers have in their knowledge and abilities – in creating safe, responsive learning environments.

5 May 2026