Sleep Disorders News Archive
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- Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
May 21, 2013
- Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
- Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
- Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
May 20, 2013
- Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
May 19, 2013
- FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
May 15, 2013
- Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
May 10, 2013
- Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
May 10, 2013
- Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
May 07, 2013
- ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
May 01, 2013
- Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
May 01, 2013
- Health Tip: What's Keeping Your Child Awake?
April 15, 2013
- Household Chores May Ease Nighttime Menopausal Symptoms
April 13, 2013
- Common Sleep Disorder May Impair Drivers, Research Suggests
April 12, 2013
- Study Puts New Spin on 'Sound Sleep'
April 11, 2013
- Treating Sleep Apnea Pays Off at Work, Study Finds
April 11, 2013
- Could Scientists Peek Into Your Dreams?
April 04, 2013
- Is a Better Sleeping Pill on the Way?
April 03, 2013
- Health Tip: Poor Sleep Can Hurt Your Heart...
April 02, 2013
- Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
March 31, 2013
- Shorter Shifts for Medical Interns May Not Boost Patient Safety
March 25, 2013
- Acting Out Dreams During Sleep May Signal Dementia
March 21, 2013
- Health Tip: Avoid Too Much Activity Before Bedtime
March 19, 2013
- Bathroom Visits May Add to Sleep Problems for Seniors
March 14, 2013
- Sleep Apnea Treated Successfully in Non-Specialty Centers
March 12, 2013
- Full Pantry Plus Too Little Sleep Is Recipe for Weight Gain
March 11, 2013
- Tips on Coping With Daylight Saving Time
March 08, 2013
- 'Violent Behavior' Occurs in Many Adult Sleepwalkers, Study Finds
March 08, 2013
- Health Tip: Don't Let GERD Interrupt Your Sleep
March 06, 2013
- Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk
March 06, 2013
- Spotting Sleep Problems in Special-Needs Children
March 05, 2013
- Sound Sleep Helps the Heart, Expert Says
March 05, 2013
- Exercise Leads to Better Sleep: Poll
March 04, 2013
- Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
March 04, 2013
- Health Tip: Develop Good Sleep Habits
February 28, 2013
- Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing
February 26, 2013
- H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Tied to Sleep Disorder in British Children
February 26, 2013
- Health Tip: Could You Have Sleep Apnea?
February 25, 2013
- Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes
February 25, 2013
- Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium
February 22, 2013
- Poor Nutrition Can Bite Into Your Sleep, Experts Say
February 11, 2013
- Most U.S. Soldiers May Suffer From Sleep Problems
January 31, 2013
- Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
January 27, 2013
- Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep?
January 25, 2013
- 'Nightcaps' Don't Help You Sleep Better After All
January 23, 2013
- Tired Couples May Take Each Other For Granted
January 21, 2013
- Health Tip: Excessively Sleepy?
January 18, 2013
- Screen Time Near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids
January 14, 2013
- FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
January 10, 2013
- Let Babies 'Cry It Out,' Study Suggests
January 07, 2013
- Psychological Woes Could Arise During Interplanetary Spaceflight: Study
January 07, 2013
- Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
January 04, 2013
- Many Americans Drive While Drowsy: Report
January 03, 2013
- Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors
December 27, 2012
- Dog Helps Super-Sleepy Woman in Her Travels
December 14, 2012
- Vitamin D Levels Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
December 14, 2012
- Combo Therapy May Help Ease Sleep Apnea at High Altitude
December 11, 2012
- Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes?
December 07, 2012
- Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men
December 07, 2012
- Too Little Sleep Spurs Appetite-Boosting Hormones: Study
December 07, 2012
- Study: Treating Sleep Disorder May Thwart Heart Disease
December 05, 2012
- Health Tip: If You Wake With Neck Pain
December 03, 2012
- Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain
December 03, 2012
- Most Seniors Get a Good Night's Sleep, Study Says
November 30, 2012
- Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems
November 29, 2012
- Sleep Trumps All-Night Cramming for College Exams
November 29, 2012
- Experimental Insomnia Drug Shows Promise
November 28, 2012
- U.S. Kids Getting Enough Sleep After All: Survey
November 27, 2012
- Soy-Rich Diets May Not Prevent Hot Flashes in Most Menopausal Women
November 22, 2012
- Spinal Fluid Substance May Help Drive Sleep Disorder: Study
November 21, 2012
- Sleep Positioners Linked to Infant Suffocation: CDC
November 21, 2012
- Bright Light at Night Could Up Depression Risk, Mouse Study Suggests
November 14, 2012
- Energy Drinks Disrupting U.S. Soldiers' Sleep: CDC
November 08, 2012
- Losing Weight May Improve Sleep Quality
November 06, 2012
- Insomnia May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
November 04, 2012
- Time Change Means Turning Clocks Back on Sunday
November 02, 2012
- Does Sleep Apnea Offer Some Protection During Heart Attack?
October 24, 2012
- 10-Minute 'Tension Tamer' at Bedtime May Help You Sleep: Study
October 23, 2012
- Lack of Sleep May Trip Up Student Athletes
October 21, 2012
- Is Your Brain Working as You Nap?
October 17, 2012
- Kids Who Sleep a Bit Longer Behave Better in School, Study Finds
October 15, 2012
- Sleepless Nights Might Raise Odds for Diabetes
October 15, 2012
- Treating Sleep Apnea Might Ease High Blood Pressure, Too
October 12, 2012
- Marijuana Extract May Help Ease Muscle Stiffness in MS: Study
October 09, 2012
- Mouse Study Sheds New Light on How Memories Are Stored
October 08, 2012
- Poor Sleep in Teen Years Linked to Heart Risks in Adulthood
October 02, 2012
- Study Links Insomnia to $31 Billion in U.S. Workplace Errors
October 01, 2012
- Melatonin May Improve Sleep for People on Blood-Pressure Meds
September 28, 2012
- Health Tip: Create a Healthy Sleep Environment
September 26, 2012
- Telling Patients When They're Unfit to Drive Cuts Crashes: Study
September 26, 2012
- Obese Pregnant Women With Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications
September 25, 2012
- COPD May Contribute to a Bad Night's Sleep
September 25, 2012
- Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse
September 21, 2012
- Younger Kids Likelier to Gain Weight After Tonsillectomy
September 12, 2012
- U.S. Expands SIDS Prevention Effort
September 12, 2012
- Psych, Sleep Meds May Affect Driving
September 12, 2012
- Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health
September 11, 2012
- Multiple Methods Can Safely Help Babies Get to Sleep, Study Shows
September 10, 2012
- Poor Sleep Among Preschoolers May Be Tied to Special Ed Needs Later
September 05, 2012
- Bus, Truck Drivers May Downplay Sleep Troubles
September 05, 2012
- Few Doctors Discuss Exercise With Cancer Patients: Study
September 02, 2012
- Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea: Experts
August 28, 2012
- You Can Learn While You Sleep, Study Suggests
August 27, 2012
- Sleep Boosts Memory for Parkinson's Patients, Study Suggests
August 24, 2012
- Late-Night Cramming May Hurt School Test Results
August 21, 2012
- College Freshmen Urged to Keep Excess Pounds Away
August 19, 2012
- Snoring Toddlers May Have More Behavior Problems
August 13, 2012
- Violent TV Shows Keep Young Kids Awake: Study
August 06, 2012
- Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
August 05, 2012
- Sleepiness Hampers Job Performance, Study Confirms
August 03, 2012
- Poor Sleep Hampers Vaccine Effectiveness: Study
August 01, 2012
- Caffeine May Help Treat Parkinson's Disease
August 01, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Baby Develop Healthy Sleep Habits
July 30, 2012
- Health Tip: Why Some Seniors Can't Sleep
July 27, 2012
- Poor Sleep Ups Odds for Nursing Home Care, Study Finds
July 27, 2012
- More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks
July 26, 2012
- Poor Sleep May Age Your Brain
July 16, 2012
- Health Tip: Prepare Children for Sleep
June 26, 2012
- Sleep Can Sharpen Your Memory
June 25, 2012
- Sleep May Ease Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease: Study
June 22, 2012
- Sleepy Pro Athletes May Have Shorter Careers
June 19, 2012
- Anxiety, Depression May Raise Stroke Risk
June 18, 2012
- Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Nerve Damage in Diabetics
June 18, 2012
- Sleep Habits in U.S. Vary by Race, Native Country: Study
June 13, 2012
- Sleep Apnea May Spur Carb Cravings in Diabetics
June 13, 2012
- Obesity, Depression Blamed for Daytime Sleepiness 'Epidemic'
June 13, 2012
- Sleep Apnea Treatment Might Boost Men's Sex Lives
June 13, 2012
- Violence Takes a Toll on Children's Sleep
June 13, 2012
- Sleep Apnea in Teens Linked to Social, Behavioral Woes
June 12, 2012
- Sleep Apnea Therapy Might Ease Depression, Too
June 12, 2012
- Fear of Dark Keeps Some Adults Awake at Night: Study
June 11, 2012
- Too Little Sleep Tied to Stroke Risk
June 11, 2012
- Noisy Wards Could Threaten Hospital Patients' Health
June 11, 2012
- Junk Food More Appealing When You're Sleepy: Study
June 10, 2012
- Feeling Lackadaisical? Sleep Apnea May Be to Blame
May 29, 2012
- 'CPAP Machine Changed My Life'
May 29, 2012
- Sleep Apnea 'Mask' Might Also Help the Heart
May 22, 2012
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
May 20, 2012
- Health Tip: Get the Most From Your Nap
May 17, 2012
- Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds
May 17, 2012
- Health Tip: Put the Brakes on Drowsy Driving
May 15, 2012
- Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought
May 14, 2012
- Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents' Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
May 09, 2012
- Using Earplugs Eases ICU Patients' Confusion: Study
May 07, 2012
- Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study
May 01, 2012
- Adjusting Your Attitude About Chronic Pain May Help You Sleep
April 27, 2012
- Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC
April 26, 2012
- Fatigue Not a Factor in Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Says
April 26, 2012
- Poor Sleep Heightens 'Ringing Ear' Disease Symptoms: Study
April 25, 2012
- Depressed Moms May Hinder Babies' Sleep
April 17, 2012
- Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids: Study
April 11, 2012
- Disrupted Sleep May Raise Risk for Obesity, Diabetes: Study
April 11, 2012
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Depression
March 30, 2012
- Health Tip: If You Can't Sleep
March 23, 2012
- Health Tip: Dealing With Insomnia
March 19, 2012
- Lack of Sleep May Give You the Munchies
March 14, 2012
- Sleep Apnea Treatment May Help Ward Off Heart Failure: Study
March 13, 2012
- Snoring Tots May Develop Behavioral Issues Later
March 05, 2012
- Many Pilots, Truck Drivers Sleep-Deprived, Survey Finds
March 03, 2012
- For Sleep Struggles, Women Urged to Alter Routines
March 02, 2012
- Sleeping Pills Linked to Raised Risk of Death, Cancer: Study
February 27, 2012
- Study Links 'Body Clock' to Sudden Cardiac Death
February 23, 2012
- Southerners Sleepiest, U.S. 'Sleep Map' Shows
February 23, 2012
- Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed
February 17, 2012
- Sleeplessness Tied to Early Alzheimer's, Study Says
February 14, 2012
- Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
February 08, 2012
- Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
February 01, 2012
- Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep
January 31, 2012
- Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep
January 26, 2012
- Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep
January 24, 2012
- Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite
January 24, 2012
- Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories
January 18, 2012
- Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too
January 16, 2012
- Poor Sleep May Complicate Young Diabetics' Blood Sugar Control
January 03, 2012
- Health Tip: Minimize Nightmares
January 02, 2012
- Health Tip: What is a Night Terror?
December 30, 2011
- Many Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes, Study Finds
December 20, 2011
- Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
December 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Spot Problems With a CPAP
December 01, 2011
- More Exercise Could Make For Better Sleep: Study
December 01, 2011
- Infant Vaccines May Work Better If Given in Afternoon
November 30, 2011
- Health Tip: Minimize Jet Lag
November 29, 2011
- 'Flat Head' Syndrome in Babies Usually Temporary
November 29, 2011
- Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care
November 20, 2011
- Seniors' Memory Doesn't Seem to Improve With Sleep: Study
November 20, 2011
- Poor Sleep May Lead to Fibromyalgia in Women
November 14, 2011
- Tips to Manage This Weekend's Time Change
November 05, 2011
- Drowsy Driving 'Unacceptable,' But One-Third Do It: Poll
November 04, 2011
- Health Tip: Sleep Soundly During Pregnancy
November 02, 2011
- Poor Sleep Might Be Linked to Preterm Labor
November 01, 2011
- Loneliness Linked to Sleepless Nights
November 01, 2011
- Thyroid Surgery Linked to Improved Sleep Apnea Symptoms
October 28, 2011
- Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
October 25, 2011
- Insomnia Might Boost Heart Attack Risk
October 24, 2011
- New Animal Study Might Explain Jet Lag Differences
October 21, 2011
- Breast-Feeding, Vaccinations Lower SIDS Risk, Experts Say
October 18, 2011
- Health Tip: Don't Drive When Drowsy
October 17, 2011
- Shift Work May Put Teens at Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
October 17, 2011
- Restless Legs Syndrome May Boost Blood Pressure
October 10, 2011
- Learn While You Sleep: New Way to Multitask?
October 04, 2011
- Mild Strokes May Have Hidden Effects
October 03, 2011
- Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids
September 30, 2011
- Modern Shift Work Patterns May Be Less Harmful to Health
September 29, 2011
- Study Suggests Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Alzheimer's Risk
September 28, 2011
- Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
September 27, 2011
- Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
September 27, 2011
- Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
September 19, 2011
- College Students Not Getting Enough Z's
September 11, 2011
- High Cost of Insomnia May Be Wake-Up Call
September 01, 2011
- Kids Need Enough Sleep to Succeed at School: Experts
August 31, 2011
- Health Tip: Feel More Rested During Pregnancy
August 30, 2011
- Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure?
August 29, 2011
- People Appear to Dream While in Minimally Conscious State
August 19, 2011
- More Kids Hospitalized for Flu, Skin Infections
August 16, 2011
- More Evidence That Alcohol Hinders Good Sleep
August 15, 2011
- Sleep Apnea Makes Quick Return When Treatment Stops
August 12, 2011
- Sleep Apnea Could Up Risk of Dementia In Elderly Women
August 09, 2011
- CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
August 08, 2011
- Adjusting Routines Before School Starts May Ease Transition to Class
August 06, 2011
- Health Tip: When Sleep Apnea Affects Children
July 29, 2011
- Health Tip: Get a Better Night's Sleep
July 28, 2011
- Sharing Bed With Toddler Won't Harm Development: Study
July 18, 2011
- Sometimes Sleeping on the Job May Be a Good Thing
July 14, 2011
- Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
July 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Insufficient Sleep Can Be Dangerous
July 12, 2011
- Long Commutes for Pilots May Hamper Flying Performance: Study
July 06, 2011
- Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health
July 05, 2011
- College Players' Hoop Dreams May Get Boost From Extra Zzz's
July 01, 2011
- New Crib Safety Rules to Take Effect
June 28, 2011
- Content, Timing of TV Can Take Toll on Kids' Sleep
June 27, 2011
- Chips, Fries, Soda Most to Blame for Long-Term Weight Gain
June 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Why Some Women Can't Sleep
June 21, 2011
- 'Hammock' Effect May Help Adults Fall Asleep Faster
June 21, 2011
- Night Owls' Poor Sleep Habits Can Hurt Grades
June 16, 2011
- Could Sleeping on Left Side Help Prevent Stillbirth?
June 15, 2011
- Weekend Not Long Enough to Recover From Workweek Sleep Loss
June 15, 2011
- Impotence Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome
June 15, 2011
- Good Sleep Raises Quality of Life, Lowers Depression
June 14, 2011
- Sleeptime Head-Cooling Cap Eases Insomnia, Study Finds
June 14, 2011
- College Students Who Sleep in Drink More, Study Less
June 14, 2011
- Young Girls May Lose Sleep Over Pressure to Be Thin
June 14, 2011
- Sleep-Deprived Teens May Crave Carbohydrates
June 14, 2011
- Too Little Sleep in Preschool Years May Predict ADHD
June 14, 2011
- Good Sleep Could Boost Undergrads' Learning Capacity
June 14, 2011
- Sleep-Deprived People May Crave High-Calorie Foods
June 13, 2011
- When Wives Can't Sleep, Marriage May Suffer
June 13, 2011
- Hey, Batter: Your Sleep Habit May Affect Your Swing
June 13, 2011
- Emotional Abuse in Childhood May Disrupt Sleep Decades Later
June 10, 2011
- Sleep Might Help You Solve Problems Better
June 07, 2011
- Right Side of Heart Linked to Lung Diseases, Study Finds
June 07, 2011
- Exercise Helps Men Battling Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
June 06, 2011
- Weight Loss May Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms
June 06, 2011
- Kids Who Bully Often Get Poor Sleep
June 03, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Healthy at College
May 27, 2011
- More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity
May 27, 2011
- Sleep Disorder Linked to Heart Rhythm Problems
May 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Better Sleep Can Mean Less Arthritis Pain
May 17, 2011
- Poor Sleep Tied to Incontinence, Impotence
May 16, 2011
- Tonsil Removal Might Cure Bedwetting in Some Kids With Sleep Apnea
May 16, 2011
- Parents' Fighting Can Even Affect Infants: Study
May 11, 2011
- Research Suggests 1 in 7 Strokes Happens During Sleep
May 10, 2011
- Burning the Midnight Oil May Lead to Weight Gain
May 09, 2011
- Poor Sleep Might Worsen Diabetes
May 06, 2011
- Extra Sleep in Infants Seems to Signal Growth Spurts
May 02, 2011
- Less-Than-Optimal Sleep May 'Age' the Brain
May 02, 2011
- Health Tip: Turn Baby's Head to Prevent Flat Spots
April 29, 2011
- Antidepressants Work Overall, But Some Symptoms May Persist
April 26, 2011
- Health Tip: Curb Snoring With Lifestyle Changes
April 22, 2011
- Babies' Persistent Fussiness Could Mean Behavioral Woes Ahead
April 21, 2011
- Early School Start Tied to More Teen Crashes: Study
April 15, 2011
- Sleep Problems May Linger After Childhood Cancer
April 11, 2011
- Overall Health May Be Key to Beating Breast Cancer
April 06, 2011
- Health Tip: Getting My Child to Go to Sleep
April 05, 2011
- Less Stress, Better Sleep May Help You Lose Weight
March 29, 2011
- Sleep Less, Eat More: Study
March 23, 2011
- Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients May Ease Restless Legs Syndrome
March 18, 2011
- Sleep Disorder May Spur Men to Head to Bathroom at Night
March 18, 2011
- Don't Let Time Change Disrupt Your Sleep Patterns
March 13, 2011
- Brain's Learning Ability Seems to Recharge During Light Slumber
March 08, 2011
- Sleep Deprivation May Encourage Risky Decisions
March 08, 2011
- Using Electronics Before Bed May Hamper Sleep
March 07, 2011
- 1 in 3 Americans Gets Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep: CDC
March 03, 2011
- Research Uncovers Clue to SIDS
March 03, 2011
- Particular Brain Rhythm in Sleep Makes You More Vulnerable to Disturbances
March 03, 2011
- Napping May Help Keep Blood Pressure in Check
March 02, 2011