New research shows that even modest sleep loss can affect hormones, activity, and weight—revealing why sleep is central to ...

Becoming a new mother brings more than just joyful chaos it delivers a profound and persistent sleep shock. A new study reveals that first-time moms lose not just total sleep, but crucial ...

Dr. McCormick is a primary care physician. Sleep is an incredible physical process. There is an early night surge of growth hormone to restore muscle and a slow drop in blood pressure that gives ...

A lack of sleep can make it extraordinarily difficult to retain information. Two new studies uncover why this is and what is happening inside the brain during sleep and sleep deprivation to help or ...

Waking an athlete at 2 a.m. for anti-doping testing isn't just inconvenient. It's ignoring the science of sleep and ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --MetaVia Inc. (Nasdaq: MTVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that all enrolled ...

A test once considered the “gold standard” in diagnosing people with sleep apnoea may not be that gold after all. Flinders University researchers tested the theory that the overnight polysomnography ...

While some research has shown benefits for patients who qualify, questions remain about the therapy's long-term risks and use ...

If you have issues with sleep, it can be helpful to wear a sleep tracker to bed to monitor your sleep habits. These devices are designed to analyze why you’re having trouble getting enough quality ...

While more research is needed to support the claim that CBD improves sleep, some people find that it helps them relax before bed. We vetted over 150 gummies and tested 20 of them to determine the best ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Polyphasic sleep ...