Sleep Medicine
Commentary
Sleep apnea: Is the sleep industry part of the problem? A reporter seeks answers
Even conservative sleep doctors say CPAP machines are the best solution for many patients. But there is a largely overlooked alternative.
News
Night owls may have greater risks of T2D and CVD
This finding is based on the first study of its kind to characterize metabolism during both rest and exercise.
News
Yoga, CBT provide long-term improvement in insomnia, worry
“So to find something they can do that lasts ... and has some enduring impact on their quality of life and their mental health, and they’re both...
Literature Review
Waking up at night could be your brain boosting your memory
“Every time I wake up in the middle of the night now, I think – ah, nice, I probably just had great memory-boosting sleep.”
News
Best meds for insomnia identified?
For many insomnia medications, there is a “striking” and “appalling” lack of long-term data.
News
New AHA checklist: Only one in five adults has optimal heart health
The U.S. population is well below optimal levels of cardiovascular health, according to the first study of the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8 CV...
News
Disturbed sleep drives poor PrEP adherence in young Black sexual-minority men
News
Sleep, not smoke, the key to COPD exacerbations?
Individuals who self-reported having poor-quality sleep had a 25%-95% higher risk of COPD exacerbations.
News
Can too much sleep raise the risk of cancer?
A sleep duration of 6-8 hours for men and 6-9 hours for women “may be the safest” regarding cancer incidence and mortality risk among Japanese...
Conference Coverage
Alcohol, degraded sleep related in young adults
A study of sleep and drinking habits in young adults identified a relationship between shorter sleep times and greater alcohol consumption.