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Fox Foundation and Parkinson's UK have awarded grants for two research projects investigating whether improving restorative sleep can slow https://nightandrest.com/news/fenoterol-study-reveals-obesity-drug/2026-09-22weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/fenoterol-study-reveals-obesity-drug.webpFenoterol study reveals obesity drugA University of Basel study found the drug fenoterol increased energy expenditure in 11 volunteers but did not activate brown fat, suggesting a more https://nightandrest.com/news/noise-pollution-harms-sleep-health-experts-warn/2026-09-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/noise-pollution-harms-sleep-health-experts-warn.webpNoise Pollution Harms Sleep and Health, Experts WarnAudiologist Laura Coco explains that chronic environmental noise is a significant public health hazard, disrupting sleep and contributing to cardiovascular https://nightandrest.com/news/tsukuba-researchers-measure-sleep-quality-population/2026-09-20weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/tsukuba-researchers-measure-sleep-quality-population.webpTsukuba Researchers Measure Sleep Quality at PopulationResearchers at the University of Tsukuba are using home EEG devices, smartphone apps, and health records to objectively measure sleep quality in large https://nightandrest.com/news/mattress-topper-review-tests-comfort-sleep-quality/2026-09-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/mattress-topper-review-tests-comfort-sleep-quality.webpMattress Topper Review Tests Comfort and Sleep QualityA product reviewer tested 13 bestselling mattress toppers to assess their impact on sleep comfort, identifying top picks for budget, cooling, and firm https://nightandrest.com/news/study-links-rem-deep-sleep-lower-disease-risk/2026-09-20weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/study-links-rem-deep-sleep-lower-disease-risk.webpStudy Links REM and Deep Sleep to Lower Disease RiskA large UK Biobank study finds higher amounts of REM and deep sleep are linked to lower risks for dozens of diseases, with less than five hours of total https://nightandrest.com/news/buckwheat-hull-pillow-solves-side-sleepers-neck-pain/2026-09-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/buckwheat-hull-pillow-solves-side-sleepers-neck-pain.webpBuckwheat Hull Pillow Solves Side Sleeper's Neck PainA side sleeper with wide shoulders found a buckwheat hull pillow provided adjustable, firm support that eliminated morning neck pain after years of https://nightandrest.com/news/sleep-researchers-win-lasker-award-orexin-narcolepsy/2026-09-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/sleep-researchers-win-lasker-award-orexin-narcolepsy.webpSleep Researchers Win Lasker Award for Orexin-NarcolepsyEmmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa received the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for their independent discoveries linking orexin https://nightandrest.com/news/weekend-sleep-can-offset-short-weekday-sleep-risks/2026-09-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/weekend-sleep-can-offset-short-weekday-sleep-risks.webpWeekend Sleep-In Can Offset Short Weekday Sleep RisksCatching up on sleep at the weekend can mitigate health risks linked to short weekday sleep, but experts advise moderation to avoid disrupting the body https://nightandrest.com/news/aasm-backs-medicare-payment-reform-bills-sleep-care/2026-09-19weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aasm-backs-medicare-payment-reform-bills-sleep-care.webpAASM Backs Medicare Payment Reform Bills for Sleep CareThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports three congressional bills aimed at stabilizing Medicare physician payments, which it says are critical for https://nightandrest.com/news/aiomega-launches-digital-prescription-platform-oral/2026-09-13weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aiomega-launches-digital-prescription-platform-oral.webpAIOMEGA Launches Digital Prescription Platform for OralAIOMEGA has released a digital prescription platform designed to simplify the workflow for evaluating, prescribing, and managing custom oral appliances for https://nightandrest.com/news/fda-clears-inos-intraoral-biosensor-sleep-apnea/2026-09-12weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/fda-clears-inos-intraoral-biosensor-sleep-apnea.webpFDA Clears iNOS Intraoral Biosensor for Sleep ApneaThe FDA has cleared a new intraoral biosensor that treats mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea while continuously monitoring blood oxygen levels. https://nightandrest.com/news/my-cpap-caddy-bedside-stand-aims-improve-therapy/2026-09-12weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/my-cpap-caddy-bedside-stand-aims-improve-therapy.webpMy CPAP Caddy Bedside Stand Aims to Improve TherapyAn inventor has launched an adjustable bedside stand designed to organize CPAP equipment and address common frustrations like tangled hoses and https://nightandrest.com/news/distinguishing-restless-legs-syndrome-nighttime-leg/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/distinguishing-restless-legs-syndrome-nighttime-leg.webpDistinguishing Restless Legs Syndrome from Nighttime LegThe Sleep Education resource explains how to tell the difference between restless legs syndrome and leg cramps, focusing on sensation, timing, and response https://nightandrest.com/news/mit-study-pink-noise-bursts-enhance-brains-sleep/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/mit-study-pink-noise-bursts-enhance-brains-sleep.webpMIT Study: Pink Noise Bursts Enhance Brain's Sleep CleaningMIT researchers have shown that short bursts of pink noise, timed to brain wave peaks, can increase cerebrospinal fluid flow during sleep, potentially https://nightandrest.com/news/researchers-honored-discovering-narcolepsy-cause/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/researchers-honored-discovering-narcolepsy-cause.webpResearchers Honored for Discovering Narcolepsy CauseTwo scientists received a major award for their 1990s work identifying orexin deficiency as the cause of narcolepsy, paving the way for new treatments. https://nightandrest.com/news/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-why-mild-can-misleading/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-why-mild-can-misleading.webpSleep Apnea Diagnosis: Why 'Mild' Can Be MisleadingA sleep physician argues the term 'mild OSA' is often misinterpreted, leading to under-treatment. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) alone fails to capture key factors like symptom severity and health... https://nightandrest.com/news/orexin-agonist-oveporexton-approved-narcolepsy-type/2026-09-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/orexin-agonist-oveporexton-approved-narcolepsy-type.webpOrexin Agonist Oveporexton Approved for Narcolepsy Type 1ORZEYFUL (oveporexton), the first oral orexin receptor 2 agonist, has received regulatory approval in Japan, the US, and China for treating narcolepsy type https://nightandrest.com/news/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-slows-aging-insomnia/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-slows-aging-insomnia.webpCognitive Behavioral Therapy Slows Aging in InsomniaA UCLA study found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in older adults not only improved sleep but also slowed the pace of biological aging, as https://nightandrest.com/news/study-links-micro-awakenings-alzheimers-genetic-risk/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/study-links-micro-awakenings-alzheimers-genetic-risk.webpStudy Links Micro-Awakenings to Alzheimer's Genetic RiskResearch on over 500 people finds a higher frequency of brief nocturnal micro-awakenings in middle-aged adults is associated with a greater genetic risk https://nightandrest.com/news/3d-airflow-model-pinpoints-soft-palate-key-snoring/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/3d-airflow-model-pinpoints-soft-palate-key-snoring.webp3D Airflow Model Pinpoints Soft Palate as Key Snoring SourceA new 3D computational model of the upper airway reveals that unsteady airflow across the soft palate generates the loudest snoring sounds, offering a https://nightandrest.com/news/deep-sleep-brain-activity-predicts-stress-resilience-mice/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/deep-sleep-brain-activity-predicts-stress-resilience-mice.webpDeep Sleep Brain Activity Predicts Stress Resilience in MiceA new study in mice finds that suppressed neural activity in a specific brain region during deep, slow-wave sleep predicts resilience to stressful social https://nightandrest.com/news/ai-chatbots-often-wrongly-reassure-sleep-apnea-patients/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/ai-chatbots-often-wrongly-reassure-sleep-apnea-patients.webpAI Chatbots Often Wrongly Reassure Sleep Apnea PatientsA study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that in one-third of simulated conversations, AI chatbots gave incorrect reassurance https://nightandrest.com/news/long-sleep-linked-alzheimers-protein-blood/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/long-sleep-linked-alzheimers-protein-blood.webpLong Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Protein in BloodA study of 2,410 people found sleeping more than 8.5 hours nightly is linked to higher blood levels of p-tau181, an Alzheimer's-related protein, suggesting https://nightandrest.com/news/ai-may-help-identify-breast-cancers-missed-mammograms/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/ai-may-help-identify-breast-cancers-missed-mammograms.webpAI May Help Identify Breast Cancers Missed by MammogramsA review led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigates AI's potential to detect interval breast cancers missed by routine mammograms https://nightandrest.com/news/fda-approves-aura6000-bringing-hypoglossal-nerve/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/fda-approves-aura6000-bringing-hypoglossal-nerve.webpFDA Approves Aura6000, Bringing Hypoglossal NerveThe FDA has approved the Aura6000 device, making it the third hypoglossal nerve stimulation system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in patients who https://nightandrest.com/news/facial-hair-poses-cpap-mask-fitting-challenge-survey/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/facial-hair-poses-cpap-mask-fitting-challenge-survey.webpFacial Hair Poses CPAP Mask Fitting Challenge, Survey FindsA survey of sleep professionals finds 41% identify patients with facial hair as the hardest to fit for CPAP therapy. https://nightandrest.com/news/ensodata-launches-direct-patient-home-sleep-testing/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/ensodata-launches-direct-patient-home-sleep-testing.webpEnsoData Launches Direct-to-Patient Home Sleep TestingEnsoData has launched EnsoHST Direct, a managed service that ships sleep testing devices to patients for up to seven nights. https://nightandrest.com/news/medical-dental-sleep-collaboration-model-explained/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/medical-dental-sleep-collaboration-model-explained.webpMedical-Dental Sleep Collaboration Model ExplainedSleep physician Mark Rasmus and dental sleep practitioner Jamison Spencer will detail their nearly 20-year collaborative model for treating sleep apnea https://nightandrest.com/news/happy-health-raises-75m-home-sleep-apnea-ai/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/happy-health-raises-75m-home-sleep-apnea-ai.webpHappy Health Raises $75M for Home Sleep Apnea AIDigital health startup Happy Health secured $75 million to develop an AI-powered, physician-guided platform for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea at home https://nightandrest.com/news/daybreak-joins-parachute-health-eprescribing-platform/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/daybreak-joins-parachute-health-eprescribing-platform.webpDaybreak Joins Parachute Health ePrescribing PlatformDaybreak has integrated with the Parachute Health ePrescribing platform, allowing clinicians to directly refer patients for custom oral sleep appliances https://nightandrest.com/news/nih-grant-funds-home-vortexpap-development/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/nih-grant-funds-home-vortexpap-development.webpNIH Grant Funds At-Home VortexPAP DevelopmentNIH awarded AcouFlow Therapeutics a grant to develop a home version of its VortexPAP device, aiming to improve CPAP adherence with a seal-less mask. https://nightandrest.com/news/neuroux-launches-fatigue-monitoring-platform/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/neuroux-launches-fatigue-monitoring-platform.webpNeuroUX Launches Fatigue Monitoring PlatformNeuroUX has released a fatigue monitoring platform that uses the Psychomotor Vigilance Test to give safety-critical industries an objective fit-for-duty https://nightandrest.com/news/back-school-rush-threatens-family-sleep/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/back-school-rush-threatens-family-sleep.webpBack-to-school rush threatens family sleepA 2026 AASM survey reveals that work, school, and family duties are prioritized over sleep by many Americans, with experts warning that the return to https://nightandrest.com/news/pap-device-ahi-underestimates-sleep-apnea/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/pap-device-ahi-underestimates-sleep-apnea.webpPAP Device AHI Underestimates Sleep ApneaA sleep medicine study reveals that residual AHI readings from PAP device downloads often underestimate untreated sleep apnea, with objective testing 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https://nightandrest.com/news/vr-vision-training-may-slow-childhood-myopia/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/vr-vision-training-may-slow-childhood-myopia.webpVR vision training may slow childhood myopiaA study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that children using virtual reality-based digital defocus vision training for 15 minutes daily showed slower https://nightandrest.com/news/parasomnia-horror-film-explores-waking/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/parasomnia-horror-film-explores-waking.webpParasomnia horror film explores wakingA new horror film, 'Parasomnia,' centers on a woman with a severe sleep disorder whose night terrors manifest a malevolent entity into reality, forcing her https://nightandrest.com/news/overnight-pulse-oximetry-sleep-medicine/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/overnight-pulse-oximetry-sleep-medicine.webpOvernight Pulse Oximetry in Sleep MedicineA clinical report details how overnight pulse oximetry is used to prescreen for obstructive sleep apnea, monitor treatment, and streamline remote patient https://nightandrest.com/news/night-owls-face-more-mental-health-issues/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/night-owls-face-more-mental-health-issues.webpNight Owls Face More Mental Health IssuesA 2026 study of 2,266 Finnish workers found evening chronotypes, or 'night owls,' report more anxiety and depression and take longer to recover from work 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first cardiac rehab guidelinesThe European Society of Cardiology's first cardiac rehab guidelines emphasize its physical and mental health benefits and note its underuse in Europe. https://nightandrest.com/news/walkable-neighborhoods-lower-diabetes-risk/2026-08-31weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/walkable-neighborhoods-lower-diabetes-risk.webpWalkable neighborhoods lower diabetes riskA Columbia University study found women with prior gestational diabetes had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes if they lived in walkable NYC https://nightandrest.com/news/weekend-lie-ins-may-lower-hypertension-risk/2026-08-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/weekend-lie-ins-may-lower-hypertension-risk.webpWeekend Lie-Ins May Lower Hypertension RiskA new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress finds that a moderate weekend lie-in, with an ideal benchmark of 1 hour 27 minutes 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ketone glucose wearableThe FDA has authorized Abbott's Libre Duo 10 Day, the first wearable sensor to continuously track both ketones and blood sugar. https://nightandrest.com/news/cancer-drug-may-treat-chronic-nerve-pain/2026-08-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/cancer-drug-may-treat-chronic-nerve-pain.webpCancer Drug May Treat Chronic Nerve PainA preclinical study from MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests existing BRAF inhibitor cancer drugs could be repurposed to treat chronic nerve pain by https://nightandrest.com/news/child-pneumonia-exams-unreliable/2026-08-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/child-pneumonia-exams-unreliable.webpChild pneumonia exams unreliableA national study finds doctors often disagree on lung sounds when diagnosing pneumonia in children, highlighting limitations of physical exams alone. https://nightandrest.com/news/infant-attention-brain-activity-shaped/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/infant-attention-brain-activity-shaped.webpInfant Attention and Brain Activity ShapedThree new studies led by UC Irvine's Denise Werchan show how unpredictable household resources and caregiving affect infant attention, brain activity, and https://nightandrest.com/news/tokyo-researchers-redefine-moral-distress/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/tokyo-researchers-redefine-moral-distress.webpTokyo Researchers Redefine Moral Distress inA Tokyo University of Science study argues moral distress results from ethical sensitivity clashing with institutional constraints, not personal weakness. https://nightandrest.com/news/aqp4-gene-sleep-affect-alzheimers-risk/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aqp4-gene-sleep-affect-alzheimers-risk.webpAQP4 gene, sleep affect Alzheimer's riskCertain AQP4 gene variants and poor sleep habits are linked to faster Alzheimer's-related brain changes, pointing to personalized prevention approaches. https://nightandrest.com/news/aasm-launches-student-sleep-health-week/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aasm-launches-student-sleep-health-week.webpAASM Launches Student Sleep Health WeekThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine is hosting its seventh annual Student Sleep Health Week from September 14-18, promoting the theme 'Sleep is Your https://nightandrest.com/news/survey-work-family-routines-undermine/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/survey-work-family-routines-undermine.webpSurvey: Work and Family Routines UndermineA survey finds work, school, and family duties cause many U.S. adults to deprioritize sleep, with women especially impacted by household demands. https://nightandrest.com/news/first-outpatient-bilateral-sleep-apnea/2026-08-28weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/first-outpatient-bilateral-sleep-apnea.webpFirst Outpatient Bilateral Sleep ApneaA Portland ambulatory surgery center performed the first outpatient bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant in the Pacific Northwest. https://nightandrest.com/news/chromasense-oximeter-adapts-skin-tone/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/chromasense-oximeter-adapts-skin-tone.webpChromaSense Oximeter Adapts to Skin ToneTufts University researchers have developed a prototype wrist-worn pulse oximeter that adjusts to skin pigmentation for more accurate blood oxygen readings https://nightandrest.com/news/aasm-seeks-fair-pay-new-sleep-test-codes/2026-08-28weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aasm-seeks-fair-pay-new-sleep-test-codes.webpAASM Seeks Fair Pay for New Sleep Test CodesThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine is urging CMS to maintain proposed payment rates for new unattended sleep testing codes set to replace 95800, 95801 https://nightandrest.com/news/sweden-temp-extremes-up-heart-failure-risk/2026-08-28weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/sweden-temp-extremes-up-heart-failure-risk.webpSweden: Temp extremes up heart failure riskA study links short-term exposure to cold spells and heat with higher heart failure hospitalizations in Sweden, stressing timely clinical response. https://nightandrest.com/news/guardian-review-spotlights-bed/2026-08-27weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/guardian-review-spotlights-bed.webpGuardian 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The review notes discounts, trial periods, and environmental... https://nightandrest.com/news/stens-pillow-worth/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/stens-pillow-worth.webpHästens Pillow: $1,035 Worth It?A review of Hästens’ high-priced pillows versus budget options, expert views on sleep, and personal testing results. https://nightandrest.com/news/nectar-classic-memory-foam/2026-08-27weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/nectar-classic-memory-foam.webpNectar Classic memory foam mattress reviewThe Nectar Classic memory foam mattress, priced at £449 for a double, was tested over six weeks in June and July. The review highlights its balance of comfort and firmness, value, and delivery... https://nightandrest.com/news/astep-course-boosts-pediatric/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/astep-course-boosts-pediatric.webpASTEP Course Boosts Pediatric Sleep CareThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a new online course to help pediatric clinicians recognize and treat sleep disorders in routine practice. https://nightandrest.com/news/detailed-body-map-tickling/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/detailed-body-map-tickling.webpThe Most Detailed Body Map of Tickling Supports Darwin's TheoryA new study published in Nature Human Behaviour reveals that tickling is a universal experience across different cultures, with the same sensitive areas and reactions. The research suggests that... https://nightandrest.com/news/exhausting-beach-day-uncovering/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/exhausting-beach-day-uncovering.webpThe Exhausting Beach Day: Uncovering the Physiological Efforts Behind RelaxationSpending a day at the beach can be surprisingly exhausting, despite appearing to be a relaxing activity. Experts explain the physiological mechanisms behind this phenomenon, including... https://nightandrest.com/news/science-healthy-vacations/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/science-healthy-vacations.webpThe Science of Healthy VacationsExperts weigh in on the importance of taking breaks, with research suggesting longer vacations and incorporating physical activity can have numerous benefits for well-being. https://nightandrest.com/news/role-mechanical-forces-cell/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/role-mechanical-forces-cell.webpThe Role of Mechanical Forces in Cell BiologyResearch by Sara Wickström has shown that cells are not only influenced by chemical signals, but also by mechanical forces, which can affect gene expression and cell behavior. https://nightandrest.com/news/rise-mountain-refuge-seekers/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/rise-mountain-refuge-seekers.webpThe Rise of Mountain Refuge SeekersThousands of people are seeking refuge in the Pyrenees for days, driven by a desire to disconnect and experience nature https://nightandrest.com/news/critical-first-days-life/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/critical-first-days-life.webpThe Critical First 1,000 Days of Life: How Microbiota Impacts HealthThe first 1,000 days of life are a critical period for establishing a healthy microbiota, which can impact various aspects of health, including allergies and disease susceptibility. https://nightandrest.com/news/combining-cardio-strength-training/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/combining-cardio-strength-training.webpCombining Cardio and Strength Training for Better Sleep and HealthResearch suggests that combining cardio and strength training can have numerous health benefits, including improved sleep quality and reduced risk of mortality. https://nightandrest.com/news/breakthrough-bone-implant-technology/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/breakthrough-bone-implant-technology.webpBreakthrough in Bone Implant Technology Saves Patient's LegA team of doctors and engineers from the Hospital Gregorio Marañón and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have successfully implanted a customized bone implant made from a 3D printed titanium... https://nightandrest.com/news/study-finds-some-sleep/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/study-finds-some-sleep.webpStudy Finds Some Sleep Measures Can Distinguish Between Narcolepsy TypesA new study has identified certain sleep measures that can reliably distinguish between narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) and type 2 (NT2). https://nightandrest.com/news/neural-switch-identified-inducing/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/neural-switch-identified-inducing.webpNeural Switch Identified for Inducing Sleep and Treating NarcolepsyResearchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a neural switch in the brain that induces sleep and suppresses wakefulness, offering new insights into the balancing act between sleep and... https://nightandrest.com/news/frustration-ovarian-cancer-silent/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/frustration-ovarian-cancer-silent.webpThe Frustration of Ovarian Cancer: A Silent Killer or a Missed DiagnosisOvarian cancer is often detected at advanced stages, making treatment challenging. Experts emphasize the need for early detection and awareness of symptoms to improve prognosis. https://nightandrest.com/news/megafires-growing-public-health/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/megafires-growing-public-health.webpMegafires: A Growing Public Health CrisisWildfire smoke poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Recent studies highlight the dangers of PM2.5 particles from wildfires, which are more harmful than urban... https://nightandrest.com/news/rising-temperatures-pose-significant/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/rising-temperatures-pose-significant.webpRising Temperatures Pose Significant Risk to Older AdultsA new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health estimates that with a global warming of 1.5 degrees, 22% of adults over 60 will be exposed to dangerous heat for at least a month every year. https://nightandrest.com/news/soundhealth-secures-25m-accelerate/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/soundhealth-secures-25m-accelerate.webpSoundHealth Secures $12.25M to Accelerate Growth of AI-Enabled Sleep and Breathing DevicesThe funding will support the expansion of the company's noninvasive therapeutics, including the FDA-cleared Sonu band for nasal congestion and the Spatial Sleep product for sleep wellness. https://nightandrest.com/news/unattended-sleep-testing-codes/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/unattended-sleep-testing-codes.webpUnattended Sleep Testing Codes: What Sleep Medicine Practices Need to KnowThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) will host a session at the Business of Sleep Medicine event to educate practitioners on upcoming changes to unattended sleep testing codes, including... https://nightandrest.com/news/measuring-success-central-sleep/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/measuring-success-central-sleep.webpMeasuring Success in Central Sleep Apnea TreatmentA growing number of sleep physicians and researchers argue that the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) may not be the best measure of success in treating central sleep apnea (CSA). They suggest that... https://nightandrest.com/news/cpap-store-usa-expands/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/cpap-store-usa-expands.webpCPAP Store USA Expands Sleep Therapy Options with Inogen Aurora CPAP Mask LineCPAP Store USA has partnered with Inogen to offer the Inogen Aurora CPAP Mask Collection nationwide, providing consumers with a new range of non-magnetic mask therapy options. https://nightandrest.com/news/aasm-comments-proposed-hopps/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/aasm-comments-proposed-hopps.webpAASM Comments on Proposed HOPPS Rule for Unattended Sleep TestingThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has submitted comments on the proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) in 2027, focusing on unattended sleep testing. https://nightandrest.com/news/supporting-women-sleep-health/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/supporting-women-sleep-health.webpSupporting Women's Sleep Health Through Midlife TransitionsA sleep physician specializing in menopause medicine discusses how clinicians can better support patients struggling with perimenopausal sleep disturbances. https://nightandrest.com/news/brpt-partners-management-firm/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/brpt-partners-management-firm.webpBRPT Partners with New Management Firm to Support Sleep Health ProfessionalsThe Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has selected Association Headquarters as its new professional management firm, effective June 15, 2026. https://nightandrest.com/news/wearables-update-understanding-sleep/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/wearables-update-understanding-sleep.webpWearables Update Understanding of SleepWearable technology is changing the way researchers understand sleep and its relationship with other health behaviors. A collaboration between Monash University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is... https://nightandrest.com/news/dariohealth-expands-platform-sleep/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/dariohealth-expands-platform-sleep.webpDarioHealth Expands Platform with New Sleep and Women’s Health SolutionsDarioHealth Corp has released two new programs, Dario Women and Dario Sleep, to address cardiometabolic health through integrated care experiences. https://nightandrest.com/news/unexpected-brain-cells-linked/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/unexpected-brain-cells-linked.webpUnexpected Brain Cells Linked to Narcolepsy Sleep AttacksA new study has identified a specific subset of brainstem neurons that may be responsible for sudden, involuntary sleep attacks in narcolepsy patients. https://nightandrest.com/news/hypersomnia-foundation-appoints-board/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/hypersomnia-foundation-appoints-board.webpHypersomnia Foundation Appoints New Board Chair to Advance Education and ResearchDiana Kimmel brings over a decade of patient advocacy and lived experience to the leadership position, aiming to continue the fight for support, education, and research for those affected by... https://nightandrest.com/news/ai-model-uncovers-hidden/2026-08-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/e1916e5d-be75-41db-885f-162b836e7611.webpAI Model Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Routine Sleep StudiesA newly developed AI model analyzes standard polysomnogram data to identify patient groups with varying long-term health risks. https://nightandrest.com/news/brain-shifts-focus-inward/2026-08-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/29c9e206-028e-4e6b-9c48-c825a0a80fbe.webpBrain Shifts Focus Inward During REM SleepA new study reveals how the brain reorganizes sensory processing as it shifts into REM sleep, prioritizing internal bodily signals over external sounds. https://nightandrest.com/news/fda-sets-target-action/2026-08-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/ef3a8e60-a17c-483d-ad7e-f2c16ca7b972.webpFDA Sets 2027 Target Action Date for Axsome's Cataplexy Drug CandidateThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a new drug application for AXS-12, an investigational treatment for cataplexy in narcolepsy. https://nightandrest.com/news/redream-brands-launches-serve/2026-08-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/2fa5d9e8-6c2d-4e84-86ce-24a8617ce00f.webpReDream Brands Launches to Serve North American OSA MarketCathay Capital-backed ReDream Brands unites four direct-to-consumer brands to target the cash-pay obstructive sleep apnea market across North America. https://nightandrest.com/news/growth-financing-secured-expand-e24a70/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/growth-financing-secured-expand-e24a70.webpGrowth Financing Secured to Expand Neurodiagnostics Platform for Sleep DisordersCND Life Sciences has secured growth financing to expand its neurodiagnostics platform, which includes a skin biopsy-based test for diagnosing REM sleep behavior disorder and other synucleinopathies. https://nightandrest.com/news/spike-broken-oral-appliance-d600c0/2026-08-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/c71f3837-5c0b-48b1-8684-2be6c11e2a53.webpA Spike in Broken Oral Appliance Reports Raises QuestionsA recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has found a significant increase in adverse event reports for oral appliances used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The reports... https://nightandrest.com/news/us-government-launches-program-af0f07/2026-08-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/fab3b642-a282-47b7-a5ca-941290ba8d17.webpUS Government Launches Program to Revolutionize Home Sleep Diagnosis and TreatmentThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced the Restorative & health-Enhancing Sleep Time (REST) program, aiming to develop closed-loop technologies that can objectively... https://nightandrest.com/news/cpap-adherence-solutions-guide-5d408f/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/cpap-adherence-solutions-guide-5d408f.webpCPAP Adherence Solutions GuideSleep Review's CPAP adherence solutions guide compares options for managing CPAP adherence, a crucial aspect of treating obstructive sleep apnea. https://nightandrest.com/news/home-sleep-testing-get-e57832/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/home-sleep-testing-get-e57832.webpHome Sleep Testing to Get Complexity-Based Coding SystemThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new family of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for unattended sleep testing, which will be based on the complexity of... https://nightandrest.com/news/icer-report-evaluates-clinical-2f0800/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/icer-report-evaluates-clinical-2f0800.webpICER Report Evaluates Clinical Value of New Narcolepsy Type 1 TreatmentThe Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has published a final evidence report on oveporexton, a novel orexin receptor 2 agonist for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). The drug received a B+... https://nightandrest.com/news/lilly-advances-sleep-apnea-c892cc/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/lilly-advances-sleep-apnea-c892cc.webpLilly Advances Sleep Apnea Treatment and Acquires Centessa PharmaceuticalsEli Lilly and Company reports Q2 2026 financial results and updates on its clinical pipeline progress and business developments relevant to the sleep medicine industry. https://nightandrest.com/news/study-finds-vivos-oral-859059/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/study-finds-vivos-oral-859059.webpNew Study Finds Vivos Oral Appliance Reduces Insomnia Severity in 100% of ParticipantsA recent study has shown that the Vida oral appliance, developed by Vivos Therapeutics Inc, can significantly reduce insomnia severity in patients. The study found that all 37 participants... https://nightandrest.com/news/rls-foundation-treatment-algorithm-e8f95b/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/rls-foundation-treatment-algorithm-e8f95b.webpNew RLS Foundation Treatment Algorithm Offers Practical Guidance for Managing Restless Legs SyndromeThe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation has published an updated treatment algorithm, providing practical guidance for clinicians in managing RLS. The algorithm replaces the 2021 version and... https://nightandrest.com/news/dea-proposes-rescheduling-doras-f8f002/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/dea-proposes-rescheduling-doras-f8f002.webpDEA Proposes Rescheduling DORAs for Insomnia TreatmentThe US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed transferring three dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) from Schedule IV to Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act. https://nightandrest.com/news/brpt-launches-redesigned-website-e5c0f2/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/nightandrest/brpt-launches-redesigned-website-e5c0f2.webpBRPT Launches Redesigned Website for Sleep Technology ProfessionalsThe Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has launched a completely redesigned website to improve the user experience for candidates, credential holders, and educators. https://nightandrest.com/2026-09-30daily1.0