Drowsy young drivers have increased crash risk
Young adult drivers who usually get less than six hours of sleep per night are more likely to crash than those who sleep...
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New sleep drug effective, dosage questioned: FDA
Merck & Co's experimental insomnia drug suvorexant appears generally effective, according to reviewers at the U.S. Food and...
Exercise, diet may keep sleep apnea from worsening
Losing weight through exercise and healthier eating may have long-term benefits for people with mild sleep apnea, a new study...
Trial sleep drug may cause fewer side effects
A study in rats and monkeys suggests an experimental Merck & Co sleep drug may help induce sleep without causing the memory...
How vaccine scares cast shadows over science
At a Finnish medical convention in January 2011, a colleague approached neurologist Markku Partinen, laid a hand his shoulder...
Family docs can treat simple sleep apnea: study
With some basic training, primary care doctors and nurses could treat uncomplicated sleep apnea cases, according to a new...
Sleep aids tied to hip fractures in the elderly
Nursing home residents taking sleep aids such as Ambien are more likely to fall and fracture a hip than residents not being...
Exercise, less sitting time, linked to better sleep
Insomniacs looking for a good night's sleep may want to hit the treadmill, take a walk or play a game of golf or tennis because...
UK study confirms GSK flu shot linked to rare sleep disorder
GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix swine flu vaccine has been linked to cases of the rare sleep disorder narcolepsy in children...
[RGLT] - Don't use codeine in kids after tonsillectomy: FDA
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday issued the strongest possible warning to physicians to avoid prescribing codeine to children...
GSK vaccine ingredient scrutinized for narcolepsy clues
Mounting evidence of a link between GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix flu shot and a spike in narcolepsy cases among children in...
UK study strengthens GSK flu shot link to narcolepsy
Children in Britain who were vaccinated with a GlaxoSmithKline shot against H1N1 flu had a significantly increased risk of...
Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to swine flu shot
Emelie Olsson is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she's often paralyzed, unable to breathe properly...
[RGLT] - FDA warns on insomnia drugs, suggests lower doses
The U.S. health regulator warned that taking a widely prescribed insomnia drug at night may impair driving and alertness...
Daylight savings tied to bump in heart attack rates
Setting the clock ahead for daylight savings time may set the scene for a small increase in heart attacks the next day, according...
Drug may aid sleep apnea symptoms at high altitude
People with sleep apnea can safely travel to high altitudes with the help of a diuretic and a commonly used breathing device,...
U.S. kids getting recommended amount of sleep: study
Children in the U.S. appear to be getting as much shut-eye as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends,...
Obsession drove Aussie golfer to mental institution
The desire to improve can drive professional athletes to distraction, but for Australian golfer Rika Batibasaga it became...
JetBlue pilot who had midair meltdown ordered released from prison
The JetBlue Airways pilot whose behavior on a flight forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Texas was ordered conditionally...
Young docs less tired, less prepared with fewer hours
Orthopedic surgeons-in-training said they were tired less often after rules regulating how much they could work went into...
EU drugs agency has "no new concerns" about GSK's flu shot
European drugs regulators said on Friday that evidence suggesting a link between GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix flu vaccine...
Teens' poor sleep tied to heart risk factors
Teenagers who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have conditions that could affect their heart health down the road,...
Health benefits of gastric bypass persist for years
The short-term benefits of weight loss surgery are well known in severely obese people, but a new study finds that improvements...
Infant sleep training has no long term effects-study
Using behavioral training to help babies fall asleep doesn't seem to harm them emotionally or developmentally years later,...
Half of women may have sleep apnea - study
Fully half of the 400 women given overnight sleep tests in a new Swedish study turned out to have mild-to-severe sleep apnea....
Preschoolers' snoring tied to behavior problems
Preschoolers who habitually snore may be at greater risk of behavioral problems than other kids their age, a study published...
Nonviolent videos better for preschoolers' sleep
Preschoolers seemed to sleep better when their parents were encouraged to cut kids' exposure to violent or age inappropriate...
Honey may ease nighttime coughing in kids
A spoonful of honey before bed may help little kids with a cough - and their parents - sleep through the night, a new study...
Study finds worker responses slow with sleep deprivation
Anyone who has felt sluggish at work after a sleepless night or who has struggled with jet lag after a long flight can take...
Almost 1 in 3 in U.S. have sleepwalked: study
Although only a handful of people in the United States sleepwalk every year, a new study suggests close to one-third may...
Mom's caffeine not linked to infant sleep problems
A baby's sleep may not suffer just because her mom likes a daily cup of coffee, a new study suggests. The findings, experts...
Babies still put at risk for sudden death: study
Parents changed how they put their infants to sleep after a campaign to prevent sudden infant death, but babies who died...
Snoring tied to kids' risk of behavioral problems
Young children who snore a lot or have other breathing problems at night may have a heightened risk of behavioral and emotional...
Sleepiness affects pilots, train operators on job: poll
Many people have fought the urge to fall asleep during a boring meeting or the mid-afternoon slump but the problem seems...
Post-Grateful Dead player scores medical hit
For Jeff Chimenti, a rock keyboardist who plays with offshoots of the Grateful Dead, it has been anything but a "long strange...
With no firm science, sleep standards are slipping
Kids never got enough shuteye, even back in grandpa's day. That's according to a century's worth of expert advice and sleep...
Study links sleep apnea and sudden deafness
Sudden hearing loss might be tied to an underlying sleep disorder that interrupts breathing, suggests a new study from Taiwan....
Pomegranate seed oil fails to cool hot flashes
In the first clinical trial of pomegranate seed oil as a treatment for menopausal hot flashes, women taking the supplement...
Loud hospital rooms linked to poor patient sleep
Hospitals are too loud, and patients' sleep could be suffering because of it, suggests a new study. According to World Health...
Babies' sleep problems persist into toddler years
Don't just assume a baby's sleep problems are normal and will soon pass, suggests a new study that finds babies with sleep...
Estrogen helps nighttime hot flashes, not sleep
Women who wake up at least three times during the night from bothersome hot flashes wake up less when they take estrogen,...
Sleep disorders common in cops: study
A survey from the United States and Canada found 40 percent of police officers had symptoms of a sleep disorder, including...
Babies sleep better following afternoon vaccines
Two-month-old babies who receive immunizations in the afternoon sleep better afterward than children who have their shots...
FDA approves new Intermezzo sleeping pill
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. health regulator has approved its sleep drug Intermezzo as a first-of-its kind...
Insomnia tied to depression risk in Japan
People who struggle to get a good night's sleep are twice as likely, on average, to suffer from depression down the road...
Modafinil has mixed effects on dozy surgeons
The sleep-fighting medication modafinil may boost the brain power of weary surgeons, but doesn't help their operating skills...
Loneliness may cause fitful sleep: study
People who are lonely may be more likely to have sleepless nights, researchers said Tuesday in a study that suggests loneliness...
Sleep disorders plague vets with head trauma or PTSD
New research shows high rates of sleep disorders among veterans of America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have post-traumatic...
Infants should sleep on their backs: pediatric group
Putting babies to sleep on their backs on a firm crib mattress in the same room as the parents is among recommendations on...
Prosecutors wrapping up Michael Jackson death case
Prosecutors were close to wrapping up their case in the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor after a top state...
Transcept gets shorter review on sleep drug
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc said U.S. health regulators granted a shorter review period of two months for its experimental...
Jurors hear different views of Michael Jackson health
Michael Jackson's doctor made repeated assurances about the "excellent condition" of the pop star in the weeks before his...
Sleep-deprived teens engage in more risky behavior
The two-thirds of teenagers who get less than eight hours of sleep on school nights are more likely to smoke, drink and fight,...
Sri Lanka's survivors tormented by horrors of war
Ranjini wakes up screaming. Her mother's body is on fire, her teenage sister is covered in blood and the mutilated, charred...
Active legs at night linked to heart problems
Men who jerked and flexed their legs involuntarily at night were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in a new study...
Parent sleep counseling may improve kids' shut-eye
Screening kids for sleeping problems and discussing sleep strategies with parents could help youngsters settle into school...
'Sleep debt' tied to attention trouble in teens
High school students who catch up on sleep over the weekend do worse on attention tests in school than kids who don't get...
Study says genetics affect vaccine-narcolepsy link
Finland's national health institute said on Thursday its latest research on previously found links between children's narcolepsy...
Valerian may aid menopausal sleep problems: study
The popular herbal sleep aid valerian could help ease some of the sleep problems that can come with menopause, a small study...
Insomnia, fatigue common in people with cancer
More than half of cancer patients may suffer symptoms of insomnia during treatment, and for some, sleep problems can persist...
Sleep apnea linked to memory decline, dementia
Older women who have sleep apnea may be more likely to develop memory problems and dementia, according to a new study. It's...
Britons find getting to sleep is monkey business
Forget counting sheep -- Britons now prefer listening to lions roaring and monkeys calling to help them nod off, according...
Miliband recovers after successful nose operation
Labour leader Ed Miliband has undergone a successful nose operation to treat sleep apnea, a condition that interrupts breathing...
EU recommends restricted use of GSK's flu shot
European regulators have recommended restricting the use of GlaxoSmithKline's pandemic flu vaccine Pandemrix because of a...
Hotel snore controls aim to banish sleepless nights
Guests at an international hotel chain may sleep more soundly after the introduction of "snore patrols" and "snore absorption...
Sharing mom's bed won't harm kids' social skills
There is no need to worry about harming your toddler's intellectual or social development if bed-sharing works for your family,...
REFILE: Can too little sleep make you gain weight?
People who got very little sleep ate more but didn't burn any extra calories in a new study that adds to evidence supporting...
Can too little sleep make you gain weight?
People who got very little sleep ate more but didn't burn any extra calories in a new study that adds to evidence supporting...
Pushing Western medicine with fear in India
If you sleep less than six hours a night, you're increasing your risk of developing or dying from heart disease by 48 percent....
Resident doctors still work too long: report
First-year residents may soon get a reprieve from grueling hospital shifts that last more than 24 hours, but that is not...
Does sleep loss up weight by lowering energy use?
Sleep deprivation makes the day drag and appears to put a drag on metabolism, causing the body to use less energy, European...
Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology
Dependence on televisions, cellphones and laptops may be costing Americans dearly - in lack of sleep. The national penchant...
Toddlers' sleep, eating problems often go together
Parents who have a hard time getting their babies and toddlers to sleep at night may also often have trouble at mealtime,...
Home temperature, sleep loss tied to obesity
Could we all help rein in the obesity epidemic by turning down our thermostats this winter? Maybe or maybe not -- but a new...
WHO studies narcolepsy link to H1N1 flu shots
The World Health Organization urged more investigation into possible links between GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix - and possibly...
Full bladder wakes one in five men at night
A new study finds that one in five U.S. men have to get up at least twice a night to empty their bladders -- which for some...
WHO reviews flu shot after narcolepsy link
The World Health Organisation is reviewing the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix H1N1 flu vaccine after a Finnish study...
Sleep problems, teen suicide may be linked
Teenagers who thought about or attempted suicide were more likely to have suffered sleep disorders in earlier years, according...
Short-term pill-free therapy may help insomniacs
A few short visits and phone calls with a nurse may be enough to help insomniacs get their zzz's, suggests a new study of...
Sleep off those extra pounds, kids: study
A lack of shuteye over the weekend could be piling extra weight on American children, a sixth of whom are already obese,...
Common sleep drug can leave people groggy, clumsy
The popular sleep drug Ambien can leave even the healthiest older people groggy and prone to stumbling, falling and confusion...
Epilepsy drugs linked to more broken bones
Older adults on certain epilepsy drugs have an increased risk of breaking their wrist, hip or spine, according to a new Canadian...
Sleep apnea device eases fatigue in three weeks
People with breathing problems that disrupt their sleep were less tired after three weeks of treatment with a breathing device...
Going under: anesthesia closer to coma than sleep
Instead of a deep sleep, general anesthesia is more like a reversible drug-induced coma, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday,...
Can Red Bull fuel better driving?
Dutch researchers say they've found that a can of Red Bull does wonders for driving ability over long hauls, reducing fatigue...
Breastfeeding moms don't get less sleep
Women who breastfeed their newborns appear to sleep just as long - and as well - as women who rely on bottles or a combination...
Tonsil surgery may not help bed wetting
Bedwetters don't get drier nights by having their tonsils removed, according to a small study. Unlikely as it sounds, many...
'Evening types' more likely to smoke: study
Night owls may be more likely than early birds to smoke, and less likely to kick the habit over time, a new study suggests....
When do babies start sleeping through the night?
Sleep-deprived new moms and dads can't wait to have their baby sleep through the night. A new study suggests that about half...
Lack of sleep linked to risky colon polyps
People who slept less than six hours a night were more likely to have dangerous polyps in their colon or rectum compared...
Sleep problems common in arthritis patients
Arthritis can substantially worsen the quality of a person's sleep, particularly when pain isn't well controlled or patients...
Sleep loss might thwart dieters' fat loss
Getting too little sleep might prevent dieters from losing as much body fat as they otherwise would have, a small study suggests....
Stop using baby sleep devices, U.S. tells parents
Sleep positioners marketed with the promise of helping babies sleep safely are too dangerous to use and should not be sold,...
Cardio routine can nurture sweet dreams
Sleepless and sedentary? Instead of counting sheep in a field, try running through a meadow. Experts agree that an aerobic...
EU finds no narcolepsy link to flu vaccine
There is no evidence to link GlaxoSmithKline's H1N1 swine flu vaccine Pandemrix to cases of narcolepsy, European drugs regulators...
Short sleep ups future obesity risk in young kids
Young children who don't get enough sleep may be at greater risk of becoming overweight or obese later on, new research shows....
Too little sleep bad for teenagers' diets: study
Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours a night on weeknights eat more fatty foods and snacks than those who get more than...
Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small...
New moms get enough sleep, just not good sleep
Contrary to popular belief, new mothers may often get a decent amount of sleep in their babies' first few months -- but it's...
EU regulator reviews safety of GSK swine flu jab
Europe's drug regulator is reviewing the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix swine flu vaccine, which has been given to...
US FDA panel rejects Jazz drug for fibromyalgia
A U.S. advisory panel on Friday rejected a Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc medicine to treat the pain disorder fibromyalgia amid...
Use of sleep disorder drug could be limited in Europe
European health regulators recommended on Thursday restricting the use of Cephalon's sleep disorder drug Provigil for treating...
Later school start means more rest, better moods
Starting school just a half-hour later doesn't just help kids get more sleep; it may also make them cheerier and more motivated,...
Neck size could help ID childhood obesity
Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study...
Sleep problems linked to weight gain in middle-age
Women, try not to think of this if you lie awake at night: having trouble sleeping means you're likely to gain weight. As...
Acid reflux may disrupt sleep, even without symptoms
Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up at night, even when it doesn't cause heartburn symptoms, a small study...
Yoga helps fatigue, sleep in cancer survivors
Cancer survivors might want to try yoga to sleep better and have more energy, according to a new study that will be presented...
Smoking moms tied to lasting kids' sleep woes
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have children with sleep problems from birth all the way through age...
Regulators question nighttime Tylenol, Excedrin data
Tylenol PM and other widely used acetaminophen pain drugs that include a sleep-aid failed to show any significant benefit...
Bad night's sleep can hamper body's insulin use
Just one sleepless night can hamper the body's ability to use insulin to process sugar in the bloodstream, according to a...
People get hungrier when they're starved for sleep
People who are trying to stay trim may want to make sure they get plenty of sleep. In a study, researchers found that normal-weight...
Prescription drug overdoses on the rise in U.S.
More and more Americans are landing in the hospital due to poisoning by powerful prescription painkillers, sedatives and...
Thalidomide drug may fight blood vessel disorder
Thalidomide, a drug that caused birth defects when it was launched as a morning sickness pill half a century ago, may be...
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,...
More active kids have easier time falling asleep
If you're one of those parents who likes to let their kids run themselves ragged so they fall asleep more easily, you may...
Seizure drug helps women with hot flashes sleep
Gabapentin, a drug used to treat seizures, improves the quality of sleep in menopausal women bothered by hot flashes, University...
"Long sleepers" show higher dementia risk
How could something that feels so good - a long night's sleep - have negative consequences? Unfortunately, that is one possibility...
Sleep woes more persistent in chronically ill kids
Just because they're sick doesn't mean that children with chronic illness will sleep peacefully through the night, new research...
Small birth size linked to sleep problems later
Children who were born at a relatively small size may be more likely than their peers to have sleep difficulties, a new study...
Sleep apnea a killer for men over 40
Severe breathing disorders during sleep, such as sleep apnea, can kill, a study in more than 6,000 people shows. Men 40 to...
Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes risk
An inadequate amount of nightly sleep on a recurring basis, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, may fuel the...
Genes, environment play role in kids' sleep apnea
Children have an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea if they have a sibling who has the sleep disorder,...
Benefits of adenotonsillectomy persist in kids
In children with sleep-related breathing disorders, removing the tonsils and adenoids -- an operation called adenotonsillectomy...
Poor sleep ups risk of postpartum depression
Poor sleep after childbirth appears to be increase the risk of postpartum depression, according to findings published in...
Sleep disorder linked to behavior woes in some kids
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with behavior problems in children with asthma, researchers have found. "Studies...
L.A. coroner seeks Jackson medical files: report
The Los Angeles County coroner's office has issued subpoenas for medical files from several doctors who treated Michael Jackson,...
Weight loss surgery no cure for sleep apnea
Patients who undergo weight loss surgery should not expect it to cure the nighttime breathing disorder known as obstructive...
Bedwetting, being overweight linked to sleep apnea
Children who are overweight and wet the bed at night may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), researchers report. Both being...
REM sleep-related OSA linked with diabetes
There is a statistically significant association between type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep,...
Steroid use predicts sleep problem in asthmatics
People with asthma who use steroid inhalers are at increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea, new research shows. Obstructive...
Sleep disordered breathing can lead to arrhythmias
Moderate-to-severe sleep disordered breathing raises the risk of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias in men age 65...
Naps linked to psychosocial functioning in toddlers
Not all children between the ages of 4 and 5 years old take daytime naps, and those who don't tend to exhibit worse psychosocial...
Children's sleep disorders missed by pediatricians
The rate at which sleep disorders are diagnosed in infants, children, and adolescents is well below prevalence reported in...
Too much entertainment reduces sleep time
American adults might be better off watching less television and playing fewer video games and instead getting more sleep,...
Success of new drug for insomnia uncertain
Almorexant, the new sleep drug from Switzerland's Actelion, has attracted plenty of attention, but it faces a tough path...
Sleep deprivation tied to weight gain
Failure to get a full night's sleep can lead to weight gain or compromise the beneficial effects of a reduced calorie diet...
Bright light exposure reduces daytime sleepiness
Intermittent exposure to bright light during the day counteracts sleepiness and may improve attention span, according to...
Obesity linked with sleep disordered breathing
Waist size and body mass index are independently associated with sleep disordered breathing in school-age children, according...
Patient support key to apnea therapy adherence
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), letting them know what to expect from continuous positive airway pressure...
Problem behaviors beset kids with cystic fibrosis
Children with cystic fibrosis, or CF, often have problems with sleeping, eating and complying with the physiotherapy they...
Internet program helps some sleep better
A five-week online program can help some people with insomnia get a better night's sleep, according to a new report. Nearly...
Many teens wired, caffeinated well past bedtime
Caffeine-fueled teens are texting, Web-surfing and gaming for hours into the night, which is affecting their alertness and...
Undiagnosed sleep apnea common in obese diabetics
Obstructive sleep apnea is often undiagnosed, and therefore untreated, in many obese patients with type 2 diabetes, according...
Jaw-holding device, surgery reduce apnea severity
People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea who aren't helped by standard treatment, or can't tolerate it, have a couple...
Sleep apnea device may not cure daytime sleepiness
Many people who suffer from sleep apnea continue to suffer excessive daytime sleepiness despite standard treatment with continuous...
Adolescents with ADHD often have sleep problems
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with sleep problems in adolescents, according to the results...
Bad dreams may help process emotions
Ordinary bad dreams may be the brain's way of helping us regulate our negative emotions, while nightmares may reflect a glitch...
Exercises may reduce severity of sleep apnea
Exercises involving the tongue and soft palate may reduce the severity and symptoms in patients with moderate obstructive...
Bedtime routines improve kids' sleep habits
Following a consistent bedtime routine improves infants' and toddlers' sleep patterns as well as their bedtime behaviors,...
Babies sleep poorly when mothers are depressed
Sleep disturbances are more likely in babies born to mothers with depression than in those of mothers without depression,...
Weight loss surgery offers many benefits
Many severely obese patients who undergo weight loss surgery remain severely obese after the operation and yet their quality...
Too little, too much sleep raises diabetes risk
Getting enough sleep -- but not too much -- may be a safeguard against type 2 diabetes, new research in the journal Sleep...
Cancer patients' poor sleep linked to more pain
Sleep problems are common in cancer patients and are associated with significantly increased fatigue, pain, and depressed...
Melatonin helps autistic children get to sleep
Three milligrams of melatonin at bedtime can effectively treat sleep problems in children with autistic spectrum disorder,...
Kids' sleep issues may affect mental ability later
A new study suggests an association between sleep problems in childhood and mental functioning in early adolescence. Dr....
Insomnia may alter "hunger hormone"
Studies have linked poor sleep to obesity and other health problems, and now new research suggests a reason why. The study,...
Sleep problems common in children with ADHD
Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are not receiving medication often have sleep disturbances...
U.S. warns of spiked drinks in Tokyo
The U.S. Embassy in Japan has advised Americans to avoid bars and clubs in central Tokyo's Roppongi nightlife area, saying...
Napping sometimes not good in elderly women
Taking a lot of daytime naps may signal underlying health problems for older women, new research shows. Dr. Katie L. Stone...
Too little sleep may raise diabetes risk: U.S. study
People who get fewer than six hours of sleep at night are prone to abnormal blood sugar levels, possibly putting them at...
Students often unwilling to alter sleep habits
Among Australian high school students involved in a 4-week healthy lifestyle class, researchers report the "surprising" finding...
How catching up on sleep helps the brain: study
Lack of sleep can make us feel distracted, foggy and forgetful, and a new study helps explain why. Working with mice, Dr....
Insomnia often persists: study
Contrary to popular beliefs, insomnia is often a chronic problem and does not necessarily remit by itself, the results of...
Night shift may upset hormones, blood pressure
Irregular sleep patterns seem to quickly throw off the body's natural hormonal and metabolic activity -- which, if sustained,...
Daytime sleepiness predicts death in the elderly
Excessive daytime sleepiness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular-related mortality as well as mortality from...
Weight loss improves mild sleep apnea
Losing weight through lifestyle changes can improve or even reverse mild cases of the nighttime breathing disorder, sleep...
Life dissatisfaction may stem from bad sleep
People who have a tough time getting a good night's sleep are more likely to become dissatisfied with their lives later on,...
Time spent sitting linked to sleep apnea severity
Canadian researchers have identified a new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in normal-weight men: too much sitting....
[CLIN] - Mild sleep disruption interferes with memory
Mild sleep disturbance that induces shallow sleep, but does not reduce total sleep time, is sufficient to interfere with...
CPAP fails to curb arousals in some apnea patients
A treatment called CPAP can virtually eliminate a particular type of nighttime breathing disorder called central sleep apnea....
Physical exercise may ease nocturnal leg movement
Exercise may improve sleep patterns in people with insomnia or sleep disruptions related to periodic leg movements, according...
Insufficient sleep lowers resistance to common cold
People who get less than seven hours of sleep per night appear about three times as likely to develop respiratory illness...
Longer sleep tied to worse cholesterol in seniors
Older people who spend more time sleeping have higher cholesterol levels, and less "good" HDL cholesterol, Dutch researchers...
Study shows how sleep apnea may cause stroke
A dangerous type of snoring known as sleep apnea can cause stroke by decreasing blood flow, raising blood pressure and harming...
Snoring adds to sleep apnea-related sleepiness
People with sleep apnea are continually tired because of the sleep interruptions they experience from breathing interruptions...
Obese kids who snore more sleepy in the daytime
Obese children who have difficulty breathing while they sleep have excessive daytime sleepiness compared with slimmer children...
Rare sleep disorder may be a harbinger of dementia
More than half of people with a rare sleep disorder develop a neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson's disease, within...
Good night's sleep may help keep arteries clear
Getting a good night's sleep is good for the heart, according to results of a study released today. In the study, researchers...
CPAP improves glycemic control in diabetics
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, primarily used as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, improves glycemic...
Sleep duration -- cardiac death link seen in study
New research from a Singapore - U.S. team provides more evidence that sleeping too little -- or too much -- may be bad for...
Tonsillectomy results unaffected by kids' obesity
Among children who undergo removal of their adenoids and tonsils to correct breathing problems when they're sleeping, obesity...
Teens may benefit from delayed school start times
Starting high school classes at 8:30 or 9 a.m. has been shown to improve teenagers' ability to stay awake in school and to...
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