According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine. Read More
Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people. Read More
Researchers report on a surprising symptom that can help clinicians diagnose OSA in older women. Read More
Researchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems. Read More
An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer. Read More
Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness. Read More
Researchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. Read More
Recovered stroke patients who suffer from sleep-wake disruptions are more likely to experience another stroke, researchers report. Read More
Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day. Read More
Researchers have identified seven risk genes for insomnia. Read More
Researchers report that while sleep disruptions contribute to a number of psychological disorders, it appears only nightmares are associated with increased risk of self harming behaviors. Read More