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Sleep apnea as common as asthma in German kids

A new German study suggests that about 3 percent of school-age children may have the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea...

U.S. blacks, Hispanics losing more sleep over worries

Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely than whites and Asians to lose sleep over job and money worries, a sleep survey...

Rotating shift work may raise irritable bowel risk

Rotating shift work can wreak havoc with bodily functions such as sleep and bowel movements. Now study findings hint that...

Sleep habits linked to fat gain in younger adults

Younger adults who get either little sleep or a lot of it may see a greater expansion in their waistlines over time, a study...

Nap lovers show higher diabetes rate

Older adults who catch a nap on most days may have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than those who never take a siesta, researchers...

U.N. narcotics board warns of prescription drug abuse

Abuse of prescription drugs is growing rapidly around the world, with more people abusing legal narcotics than heroin, cocaine...

Expanding waist worsens kids' sleep apnea

For children who have trouble breathing during sleep, gaining weight around the middle may make things worse, new research...

Drugs for depression, anxiety tied to preterm birth

Pregnant women who take certain drugs for depression or anxiety may have heightened risks of preterm delivery or other birth...

Secondhand smoke may disrupt asthmatic kids' sleep

Children with asthma may have a harder time getting a good night's sleep if they live with a smoker. Researchers found that...

Chronic sleep loss hampers performance

One night of good sleep is not enough to stay alert and attentive, U.S researchers said on Wednesday. Many nights of too...

Less sleep for kids may mean higher blood sugar

Young children may be more apt to have high blood sugar, a precursor to diabetes, if they average 8 hours or less of sleep...

Later-to-bed teens risk sadness, suicidal thoughts

Earlier bedtimes make for happier teens, a new study in the journal Sleep suggests. Adolescents whose parents enforced bedtimes...

Sleep loss may affect health by curbing exercise

A number of studies have linked chronic sleep deprivation to a heightened risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Now,...

Heavy teens at risk for sleep apnea

Being overweight or obese boosts a teenager's risk of developing the nighttime breathing disorder obstructive sleep apnea,...

Adequate sleep tied to healthier diets in truckers

Getting plenty of sleep not only helps keep truck drivers safe and alert on the road, it also seems to fuel healthy eating...

Stress makes for more sleepless in Taiwan

More than one in five people in Taiwan suffers from insomnia likely caused by stress due to the economic woes, a figure higher...

Ecstasy users show higher sleep apnea risk

People who use the drug ecstasy may be raising their risk of the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea, researchers reported...

Sleep changes come before body changes in puberty

Shifts in sleep habits, rather than physical changes, may be the first sign that a child is hitting puberty, according to...

Psychotropic drugs boost fall risk in the elderly

A new analysis of studies including nearly 80,000 people aged 60 and older confirms that certain types of widely prescribed...

Sleep apnea therapy shaves strokes off golf score

Golfers with the nighttime breathing disorder obstructive sleep apnea can improve their scores by treating their problem,...

Feeling sleepy? You're not alone

Nearly 70 percent of adults in the US report having at least one day of insufficient rest or sleep per month, suggests a...

Too little sleep won't make you fat: study

Skimping on sleep, is unhealthy, but it doesn't make people fat, according to a new study. "We hoped we were going to find...

Over half of SIDS deaths occur during co-sleeping

In a study from England, most babies who died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) were sleeping with an adult or another...

Sleepiness from sleep apnea linked to diabetes

Daytime sleepiness caused by the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea is nothing to yawn at. A new study from Canada...

Untreated sleep apnea may impair driving

People with untreated sleep apnea may be less alert behind the wheel, and more vulnerable to the effects of sleep loss and...

Alcoholics sleep worse months after quitting booze

Recovering alcoholics sleep worse than people who have never had a drinking problem, and this difference persists after months...

Older women sleep better than men, but gripe more

Older women may complain about their sleepless nights more than men do, but new research shows they're actually catching...

Losing weight improves sleep apnea: study

Losing weight does help relieve sleep apnea in people who are obese, a new study shows. More than 12 million Americans suffer...

Lack of sleep may play role in Alzheimer's: study

A study in mice suggests lack of sleep may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on...

Sleep apnea drivers often mum to authorities

While UK drivers with sleep apnea are required to inform the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) of their diagnosis,...

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