Although sometimes portrayed in film and television as simply "falling asleep without warning," the reality of narcolepsy is ...

Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the ...

Untreated idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is associated with some mental and physical risks, including heart disease, hypertension, and loss of cognitive function. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a major ...

Dyssomnia is a term for sleep disorders that affect the quantity, quality, or timing of sleep. Parasomnia refers to unusual behaviors or experiences during sleep that can cause frequent waking or ...

Sleep apnea is one of the most common — and most overlooked — sleep disorders. Millions of people live with it for years without realizing their nightly rest is being repeatedly disrupted, quietly ...

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc. Centessa is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 ...

New research offers fresh insight into how the body functions while we sleep.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 observational studies found that greater obstructive sleep apnea severity was ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common among veterans. Recent research suggests that AUD may increase the risk of sleep apnea ...