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Everything filed under the science of sleep in our sleep coverage, the 59 reports filed on it so far.
Jaw Pain Disorder Linked to Higher Sleep Apnea Risk
A new study finds patients with temporomandibular disorder are significantly more likely to screen at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea...
Grants Fund Sleep Research for Parkinson's Disease
The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson's UK have awarded grants for two research projects investigating whether improving restorative sleep can...
Noise Pollution Harms Sleep and Health, Experts Warn
Audiologist Laura Coco explains that chronic environmental noise is a significant public health hazard, disrupting sleep and contributing to...
Tsukuba Researchers Measure Sleep Quality at Population
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba are using home EEG devices, smartphone apps, and health records to objectively measure sleep quality in large
Mattress Topper Review Tests Comfort and Sleep Quality
A product reviewer tested 13 bestselling mattress toppers to assess their impact on sleep comfort, identifying top picks for budget, cooling, and firm
Study Links REM and Deep Sleep to Lower Disease Risk
A 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...
Sleep Researchers Win Lasker Award for Orexin-Narcolepsy
Emmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa received the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for their independent discoveries linking orexin
Weekend Sleep-In Can Offset Short Weekday Sleep Risks
Catching up on sleep at the weekend can mitigate health risks linked to short weekday sleep, but experts advise moderation to avoid disrupting the...
AASM Backs Medicare Payment Reform Bills for Sleep Care
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports three congressional bills aimed at stabilizing Medicare physician payments, which it says are...
FDA Clears iNOS Intraoral Biosensor for Sleep Apnea
The FDA has cleared a new intraoral biosensor that treats mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea while continuously monitoring blood oxygen levels.
Distinguishing Restless Legs Syndrome from Nighttime Leg
The Sleep Education resource explains how to tell the difference between restless legs syndrome and leg cramps, focusing on sensation, timing, and...
MIT Study: Pink Noise Bursts Enhance Brain's Sleep Cleaning
MIT researchers have shown that short bursts of pink noise, timed to brain wave peaks, can increase cerebrospinal fluid flow during sleep, potentially
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: Why 'Mild' Can Be Misleading
A sleep physician argues the term 'mild OSA' is often misinterpreted, leading to under-treatment. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) alone fails to...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Slows Aging in Insomnia
A UCLA study found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in older adults not only improved sleep but also slowed the pace of biological...
Deep Sleep Brain Activity Predicts Stress Resilience in Mice
A new study in mice finds that suppressed neural activity in a specific brain region during deep, slow-wave sleep predicts resilience to stressful...
AI Chatbots Often Wrongly Reassure Sleep Apnea Patients
A study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that in one-third of simulated conversations, AI chatbots gave incorrect...
Long Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Protein in Blood
A 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...
FDA Approves Aura6000, Bringing Hypoglossal Nerve
The FDA has approved the Aura6000 device, making it the third hypoglossal nerve stimulation system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in patients...
Facial Hair Poses CPAP Mask Fitting Challenge, Survey Finds
A survey of sleep professionals finds 41% identify patients with facial hair as the hardest to fit for CPAP therapy.
EnsoData Launches Direct-to-Patient Home Sleep Testing
EnsoData has launched EnsoHST Direct, a managed service that ships sleep testing devices to patients for up to seven nights.
Medical-Dental Sleep Collaboration Model Explained
Sleep physician Mark Rasmus and dental sleep practitioner Jamison Spencer will detail their nearly 20-year collaborative model for treating sleep...
Happy Health Raises $75M for Home Sleep Apnea AI
Digital health startup Happy Health secured $75 million to develop an AI-powered, physician-guided platform for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea at...
Daybreak Joins Parachute Health ePrescribing Platform
Daybreak has integrated with the Parachute Health ePrescribing platform, allowing clinicians to directly refer patients for custom oral sleep...
Back-to-school rush threatens family sleep
A 2026 AASM survey reveals that work, school, and family duties are prioritized over sleep by many Americans, with experts warning that the return to