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Exercise Slows Aging, Boosts Memory in Breast Cancer
A 12-month exercise program improved memory and slowed epigenetic aging in breast cancer survivors, though cognitive gains faded after one year.
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Alkermes Expands Research Grants to Include Narcolepsy
Alkermes plc has broadened its annual research grant program to fund studies on narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, offering up to $100,000 per project
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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, suggesting a
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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 slow
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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 cardiovascular
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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
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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
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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 total
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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
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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 body
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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 critical for
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AIOMEGA Launches Digital Prescription Platform for Oral
AIOMEGA has released a digital prescription platform designed to simplify the workflow for evaluating, prescribing, and managing custom oral appliances for
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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.
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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 response
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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
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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 capture key factors like symptom severity and health risks.
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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 aging, as
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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 social
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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 reassurance
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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, suggesting
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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 who
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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.
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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.
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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 apnea
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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 home
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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 appliances
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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
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PAP Device AHI Underestimates Sleep Apnea
A sleep medicine study reveals that residual AHI readings from PAP device downloads often underestimate untreated sleep apnea, with objective testing
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Florida Cardiology Practice to Open Sleep
Vivos Therapeutics and South Palm Cardiovascular Associates are partnering to open a regional Sleep & Airway Medicine Center in Palm Beach County by early
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Parasomnia horror film explores waking
A new horror film, 'Parasomnia,' centers on a woman with a severe sleep disorder whose night terrors manifest a malevolent entity into reality, forcing her
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Overnight Pulse Oximetry in Sleep Medicine
A clinical report details how overnight pulse oximetry is used to prescreen for obstructive sleep apnea, monitor treatment, and streamline remote patient
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Night Owls Face More Mental Health Issues
A 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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College Essentials That Lasted Decades
Graduates aged 24 to 57 report that practical, durable items bought for college, from a copper cookware set to a simple laundry hamper, have become
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AQP4 gene, sleep affect Alzheimer's risk
Certain AQP4 gene variants and poor sleep habits are linked to faster Alzheimer's-related brain changes, pointing to personalized prevention approaches.
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AASM Launches Student Sleep Health Week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is hosting its seventh annual Student Sleep Health Week from September 14-18, promoting the theme 'Sleep is Your
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Survey: Work and Family Routines Undermine
A survey finds work, school, and family duties cause many U.S. adults to deprioritize sleep, with women especially impacted by household demands.
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First Outpatient Bilateral Sleep Apnea
A Portland ambulatory surgery center performed the first outpatient bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant in the Pacific Northwest.
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AASM Seeks Fair Pay for New Sleep Test Codes
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is urging CMS to maintain proposed payment rates for new unattended sleep testing codes set to replace 95800, 95801
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Hästens Pillow: $1,035 Worth It?
A review of Hästens’ high-priced pillows versus budget options, expert views on sleep, and personal testing results.
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ASTEP Course Boosts Pediatric Sleep Care
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a new online course to help pediatric clinicians recognize and treat sleep disorders in routine practice.
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The Most Detailed Body Map of Tickling Supports Darwin's Theory
A 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 the sensation of tickling is more complex than previously thought, involving a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.
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Combining Cardio and Strength Training for Better Sleep and Health
Research suggests that combining cardio and strength training can have numerous health benefits, including improved sleep quality and reduced risk of mortality.
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Study Finds Some Sleep Measures Can Distinguish Between Narcolepsy Types
A new study has identified certain sleep measures that can reliably distinguish between narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) and type 2 (NT2).
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Neural Switch Identified for Inducing Sleep and Treating Narcolepsy
Researchers 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 wakefulness and potential therapeutic targets for sleep disorders.
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Rising Temperatures Pose Significant Risk to Older Adults
A 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.
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SoundHealth Secures $12.25M to Accelerate Growth of AI-Enabled Sleep and Breathing Devices
The 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.
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Unattended Sleep Testing Codes: What Sleep Medicine Practices Need to Know
The 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 new complexity levels and documentation requirements.
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Measuring Success in Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
A 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 patient-centered metrics, such as quality of life and daytime symptoms, should also be considered.
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CPAP Store USA Expands Sleep Therapy Options with Inogen Aurora CPAP Mask Line
CPAP 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.
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AASM Comments on Proposed HOPPS Rule for Unattended Sleep Testing
The 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.
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Supporting Women's Sleep Health Through Midlife Transitions
A sleep physician specializing in menopause medicine discusses how clinicians can better support patients struggling with perimenopausal sleep disturbances.
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BRPT Partners with New Management Firm to Support Sleep Health Professionals
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has selected Association Headquarters as its new professional management firm, effective June 15, 2026.
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Wearables Update Understanding of Sleep
Wearable 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 leveraging mobile health technologies to bridge basic sleep physiology, clinical trials, and public health policy.
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DarioHealth Expands Platform with New Sleep and Women’s Health Solutions
DarioHealth Corp has released two new programs, Dario Women and Dario Sleep, to address cardiometabolic health through integrated care experiences.
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Unexpected Brain Cells Linked to Narcolepsy Sleep Attacks
A new study has identified a specific subset of brainstem neurons that may be responsible for sudden, involuntary sleep attacks in narcolepsy patients.
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AI Model Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Routine Sleep Studies
A newly developed AI model analyzes standard polysomnogram data to identify patient groups with varying long-term health risks.
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Brain Shifts Focus Inward During REM Sleep
A new study reveals how the brain reorganizes sensory processing as it shifts into REM sleep, prioritizing internal bodily signals over external sounds.
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ReDream Brands Launches to Serve North American OSA Market
Cathay Capital-backed ReDream Brands unites four direct-to-consumer brands to target the cash-pay obstructive sleep apnea market across North America.
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Growth Financing Secured to Expand Neurodiagnostics Platform for Sleep Disorders
CND 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.
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A Spike in Broken Oral Appliance Reports Raises Questions
A 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, which are filed with the FDA's MAUDE database, show a 10.1-fold increase in reports between 2024 and 2025 compared to the preceding four years.
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US Government Launches Program to Revolutionize Home Sleep Diagnosis and Treatment
The 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 measure and correct poor sleep at home.
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CPAP Adherence Solutions Guide
Sleep Review's CPAP adherence solutions guide compares options for managing CPAP adherence, a crucial aspect of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
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Home Sleep Testing to Get Complexity-Based Coding System
The 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 channels acquired and parameters reviewed, rather than the device used.
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Lilly Advances Sleep Apnea Treatment and Acquires Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Eli Lilly and Company reports Q2 2026 financial results and updates on its clinical pipeline progress and business developments relevant to the sleep medicine industry.
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New RLS Foundation Treatment Algorithm Offers Practical Guidance for Managing Restless Legs Syndrome
The 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 is designed to complement the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's clinical practice guideline on RLS treatment.
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BRPT Launches Redesigned Website for Sleep Technology Professionals
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has launched a completely redesigned website to improve the user experience for candidates, credential holders, and educators.