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Tony Cunningham.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Losing sleep is bad for individuals. Communities, too? Researchers look to fill knowledge gap, push... #health, #sleep, #research, #supereducational

If the slightest sound wakes you, you might wish you slept more deeply. But several factors shape how much shut-eye you get.

Anyone who has had to share a room - or worse, a bed - with a loud snorer knows the effect unchecked snoring can have on sleep, sanity, and emotional stability.

Scientists have developed a soft patch that may offer a new way to improve an important stage of sleep without using drugs or surgery. In an early human study, people using the device entered rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep sooner and spent more time in it. The technology, called NEUSLeeP, was developed by researchers […] The post Wearable Patch Helps People Reach REM Sleep Faster appeared firs…

For people with chronic sleep problems, treatment often means medication, behavioral therapy or changes in daily habits. Researchers in Texas are exploring a very different possibility: a wearable patch that gently stimulates the brain while a person sleeps. The experimental device is called NEUSLeeP. Developed by a team led by the University of Texas at […] The post A Soft Patch Could Change How…

University students are often prescribed caffeine to boost their alertness and to remain focused during academic activities, but late and excessive consumption has been recommended to have a negative effect on sleep quality. This study aimed to explore the relationship between caffeine-related behaviors and sleep quality among students of the Institute of Management/Al-Rusafa, and to assess the p…

There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack of shut-eye affects our risk of injury

REM sleep disruptions have been associated with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Current approaches to sleep problems, including medication and behavioral therapy, may cause side effects or may not directly address the underlying factors that interfere with REM sleep. Future Trials for Insomnia, Depression and PTSD The team plans to conduct larger studies […]

A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes and extended it by about 16 minutes. Researchers also observed signs of improved stress regulation and changes in brain circuits tied to emotion.

Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia spend awake.

Researchers have identified what may be an unexpected cause of the severe sleep problems that affect many people with Alzheimer’s disease. Their study suggests that overactive immune cells, rather than protein plaques alone, may be keeping the brain awake. Sleep problems are one of the earliest and most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Many people […] The post Why People with Alzheimer’s L…

Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02294-x Chemical tags on proteins could provide a biomarker for sleep deprivation, mouse studies suggest.

There seemed to be ‘sustained improvement’ in treatment’s benefits over six months, researchers say

Waking an athlete at 2 a.m. for anti-doping testing isn't just inconvenient. It's ignoring the science of sleep and performance. Lessons learned from the Tour de France.

A new study published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth suggests that transcutaneous vibratory stimulation can extend total sleep time. The technology provides evidence of a non-invasive option for individuals struggling to get enough sleep.

A wearable bioelectronic device increased REM sleep in real-world trials without invasive surgery or medication. A restless night can leave more than fatigue behind. REM sleep plays a central role in emotional processing, stress adaptation and mental recovery, and persistent disruptions to this stage have been linked to conditions including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress [...]

Many people think that getting better sleep depends only on what they do before going to bed. They may avoid caffeine, switch off electronic devices, or try to relax before sleeping. While these habits are helpful, new research suggests that one of the biggest influences on sleep actually happens much earlier in the day. According […] The post Bright Daylight Could Be the Missing Secret to Better…

Barcelona, Spain: Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath – the insulating layer around nerve fibres – affects brain activity during sleep.   In research presented on Friday at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026 [1], Dr Mohit Dubey described how electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings in mice with damaged myelin showed electrical spikes, similar t…

BackgroundStatins, including simvastatin, are widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs with well-established cardiovascular benefits, yet their potential neurobehavioral effects, including sleep disturbances, remain unclear. Because sleep regulation in Drosophila melanogaster is conserved with mammals, this model provides a powerful system to investigate drug-induced behavioral changes. Given…