FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms

By Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range o

Updated on: August 31,2026

FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms

By Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range o

Updated on:August 31,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on: August 28,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on:August 28,2026

Three proteins help organs tailor shared circadian clock to their individual needs, mouse study finds

Provided by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMU chronobiologist Maria Robles Credit: LMU / Jan GreuneLMU researchers have elucidated how different organs adapt the same clock machinery to regulat

Updated on: September 10,2026

Three proteins help organs tailor shared circadian clock to their individual needs, mouse study finds

Provided by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichMU chronobiologist Maria Robles Credit: LMU / Jan GreuneLMU researchers have elucidated how different organs adapt the same clock machinery to regulat

Updated on:September 10,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on: August 24,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on:August 24,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Updated on: July 13,2026

Feeling older than your age linked to poorer sleep and worse daytime functioning

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Arina Krasnikova from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that adults who feel older than their chronological age reporte

Updated on:July 13,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Updated on: July 12,2026

Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

byAmerican Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Proteome Research(2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01064Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects simi

Updated on:July 12,2026

Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsHow we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that

Updated on: July 14,2026

Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsHow we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that

Updated on:July 14,2026

Poor sleep health in adolescence linked to hospitalization and worse health in young adulthood

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Lina Jan from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that poorer sleep health according to wrist actigraphy and insomnia sym

Updated on: July 17,2026

Poor sleep health in adolescence linked to hospitalization and worse health in young adulthood

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Lina Jan from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that poorer sleep health according to wrist actigraphy and insomnia sym

Updated on:July 17,2026

Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells

byFlinders UniversitySeroquel-tablets, 100 and 25 mg. Credit: Luke-2/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYAmid growing concern about the widespread off-label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders

Updated on: July 09,2026

Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells

byFlinders UniversitySeroquel-tablets, 100 and 25 mg. Credit: Luke-2/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYAmid growing concern about the widespread off-label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders

Updated on:July 09,2026

Irregular sleep in preschool-age children is associated with lower verbal and memory performance

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Polesie Toys from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that irregular sleep—including variability in sleep timing and dura

Updated on: June 27,2026

Irregular sleep in preschool-age children is associated with lower verbal and memory performance

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Polesie Toys from PexelsA newstudyto be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that irregular sleep—including variability in sleep timing and dura

Updated on:June 27,2026

Sleep cleans the brain: Researchers develop fast, non-invasive way to measure the process

byUniversity of OuluMultimodal imaging protocol for simultaneous measurement of brain water content, electrophysiological, and hemodynamic processes. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Scie

Updated on: April 20,2026

Sleep cleans the brain: Researchers develop fast, non-invasive way to measure the process

byUniversity of OuluMultimodal imaging protocol for simultaneous measurement of brain water content, electrophysiological, and hemodynamic processes. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Scie

Updated on:April 20,2026

How shift workers' internal clock affects their health

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers University-New BrunswickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, ma

Updated on: April 27,2026

How shift workers' internal clock affects their health

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers University-New BrunswickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, ma

Updated on:April 27,2026