Scientists have confirmed the cannabis ingredient cannabinol (CBN) can increase sleep in rats, highlighting a new path for future sleep treatments in humans. Researchers from the University of Sydney ...

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified a previously uncharacterized neural circuit that directly links ...

Getting a good night's sleep is a critical part of our daily biological cycle and is associated with improved brain function, a stronger immune system, and a healthier heart. Conversely, sleep ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

Nearly half of patients undergoing drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) experienced a sentinel central event after an average of 6 minutes in a study of 103 individuals with obstructive sleep apnea ...

A few days ago, I came down with what felt like the mother of all colds. My nose was a drippy, congested mess, my throat scratched something fierce, and my body felt heavy and listless. My best ...