Sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, recovery protocols, and the science of rest
244 articles
A JAMA Internal Medicine Clinical Insights piece outlines how primary care physicians can better screen, test, and treat obstructive sleep apnea.
New research argues that sleep quality in schoolchildren is influenced by a complex web of factors well beyond sex differences.
New research unpacks why chronically sleep-deprived people lose the urge to sleep — even as cognitive damage accumulates.
A large NHANES study finds that the Cardiometabolic Index — combining visceral fat and lipid markers — independently predicts OSA symptoms with 75% higher odds.
A critical review of 41 RCTs finds weight-loss drugs — especially tirzepatide — offer the most meaningful pharmacological relief for OSA.
Inpatient sleep testing can identify sleep-disordered breathing in hospitalized patients and enable timely PAP therapy to improve outcomes.
New study shows specialized cooling mattress topper can restore 21 minutes of lost sleep and improve sleep efficiency during heat exposure.
New research examines whether sleep improvements in smoking cessation trials come from quitting cigarettes or using e-cigarettes as aids.
New research reveals significant racial and sex differences in sleep apnea patterns, with Black women most affected during REM sleep stages.
Iranian cohort study of 5,432 people reveals optimal sleep duration differs from Western recommendations for cardiovascular protection.
Large Chinese study reveals gender and age differences in how sleep-disordered breathing affects metabolic health across 3,440 adults.
Canadian study of 1,322 adults with type 1 diabetes finds 47% have poor sleep, linked to depression, weight, and lifestyle factors.
