In many parts of the country, children and their parents face months-long wait times for sleep tests at labs. With obesity rising among the pediatric population, at-home sleep tests to assess sleep ...

Bye bye sleep lab: An engineer is redesigning sleep studies, so they can be done at home without all the cumbersome wires dangling all over your body. Instead, only two wires needed. University of ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

The session held at SLEEP 2024 focused on the challenges of collecting data on sleep and circadian rhythms in adolescents, as well as the difference between home and lab measurements. The challenges ...

Sleep is a necessity. We not only need it to sustain life, but it is also how we will spend one-third of our lives. Many people have difficulty getting a good night's sleep, however. As many as six ...

A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible ...

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown that having both insomnia and sleep apnea may dramatically raise the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The ...

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led ...