Researchers show how sleep loss during early life impacts key aspects of brain development and how it can increase one's risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. Sleep deprivation in adults has ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine and their collaborators have found that newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep ...

Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years present a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep ...

The widespread use of digital screens in early childhood raises growing concerns about the impact of blue light on sleep quality, cognitive development, and physiological stress responses in toddlers ...

REM sleep is important for memory consolidation, emotional regulation and brain development, so our findings suggest that ...

Late nights, early risings and broken sleep schedules are hallmarks of youth, but those sleepless nights may leave marks deeper than dark circles under the eyes. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...