The landscape of sleep medicine has evolved significantly, with insomnia emerging as a critical focus in healthcare. Modern understanding of this sleep disorder has revealed its complex nature and far ...

NOT THE SAME THING: "Some may view insomnia and sleep deprivation as the same thing, but they are actually very different terms," writes Dr. Troy Jackson in his latest health feature. Photo courtesy ...

A massive study of nearly 400,000 people has for the first time established a causal link between gut bacteria and insomnia, confirming previous observational research that found some bugs help you ...

An online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia is stepping in to help older people who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, according to the treatment creator. “Older adults ...

This is the only way to robustly validate these new findings. Further study is also needed to understand exactly how insomnia could be causing increased blood sugar levels. The researchers hypothesize ...

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If you’ve ever muddled through the forgetful funk that follows an all-nighter, you know how skimping on sleep can zap your brain power. Scientists have long known poor sleep messes with cognitive ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...