October 18, 2023 Want a bit more sleep? Hitting that snooze button isn’t always bad, study finds A study suggests that snoozing doesn’t always mean losing. Researchers from Stockholm University found that stealing an extra few minutes of sleep in the morning could support the waking process.
September 18, 2020 Coronavirus causing 'persistent fatigue' in more than half of recovered patients, study finds As researchers work to understand both the short and longterm effects of the novel coronavirus, more than half of participants in a recent study who have recovered from COVID-19 are still experiencing “persistent fatigue” related to the disease.
February 13, 2020 How space can change the human body News of Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai's growth aboard the International Space Station sparked curiosity of the impact space can have on the human body.
March 17, 2017 Lack of sleep linked to behavioral problems in kids Getting too little sleep in early childhood is linked to cognitive and behavioral problems years later, a U.S. study suggests.
February 13, 2017 Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes In the U.S. alone, more than 6,000 people die in drowsy driving-related motor vehicle crashes each year, a recent study suggests.
January 30, 2017 Japan's antidote to overwork: 'inemuri' naps People who can nod off in any situation may consider a move to Japan, where public napping, so long as one follows certain rules of etiquette, is basically seen as virtuous.
January 23, 2017 Caught napping: Baseball hitting, pitching sapped by jet lag Researchers say they've documented an unseen drag on major league baseball players that can wipe out home field advantage, make pitchers give up more home runs, and take some punch out of a team's bats.
December 7, 2016 5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.
December 5, 2016 'Never go to bed angry': Sleep makes it harder to forget bad thoughts The age-old advice to "never go to bed angry" is getting some support from new research.
October 10, 2016 Study: Sleepy drivers equally as dangerous as drunken drivers Being sleepy behind the wheel is almost as bad as drinking and driving
