Lost sleep leads to lost brain cells, says study Missing out on sleep for consecutive nights may do more than make you pour a larger coffee—it may lead to irreversible damage of brain cells.
Mandatory naps may decrease young children’s nighttime sleep For children four to seven years old, a required daily nap of more than an hour at school or daycare may lastingly reduce sleep time at night, according to a new study in Australia.
Stay up late? How it could hurt your fertility Women who want to become pregnant or are expecting a baby should avoid light during the night, a new report suggests.
Insomniacs may have more ‘excitable’ brains compared to good sleepers People who suffer from insomnia may have more active brains compared to people who sleep soundly.
Insomnia tied to higher risk of stroke in young adults, study says Insomnia may increase risk of stroke, especially for young adults, according to new research from Taiwan.
Could a ‘leaky gut’ be the cause of acne, fatigue and memory fog? As far as strange medical conditions go, leaky gut syndrome is among the most intriguing— and possibly the most distastefully named.
FDA approves labels with lower doses for sleep drugs like Ambien The Food and Drug Administration approved label changes incorporating lower dosages for sleep medications containing zolpidem, a drug that can continue to affect patients' mental alertness even a day after its use.
Americans, their physicians should take sleep seriously, experts say Getting enough good quality sleep is essential for maintaining health and quality of life, and not getting enough is dangerous to individual health and public safety, according to a new policy statement by the American Thoracic Society (ATS).
