Teens who take this sleep med may face higher overdose risk

"The risk of drug overdose with benzodiazepine treatment is an important safety consideration when treating adolescents and young adults."

Nicole Swenarton-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 28, 2022 ~4 min

Can a messed up biological clock lead to lung cancer?

A new study with mice reveals a link between out-of-whack circadian rhythms and lung tumor growth.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Oct. 24, 2022 ~3 min


Flies shed light on how tired animals avoid sleep

Neurons adapt to help fruit flies stay awake in dangerous situations, a finding that could lead to new ways to treat insomnia in people.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Oct. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Parents really do need sleep for their mental health

Getting enough sleep plays an important role in the mental health—and life satisfaction—of new and established parents, research finds.

Aaron Wagner-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 22, 2022 ~4 min

Hypothesis: Circadian rhythm links mental disorders

A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 5, 2022 ~6 min

Your ‘sleep age’ may predict your mortality

Sleep age, a projected age that correlates to health based on sleep quality, can predict mortality, say researchers.

Stanford • futurity
Sept. 1, 2022 ~7 min

Sensor detects Parkinson’s during sleep

A new sensor that passively monitors breathing during sleep can not only detect Parkinson's, but also track the progression of the disease over time.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 24, 2022 ~6 min

Just 1 hour of lost sleep saps our generosity

New research links lack of sleep to reduced generosity, suggesting a link between lost rest and broad social problems.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Aug. 24, 2022 ~10 min


Americans are taking a lot less sleep medication

The use of medication to treat sleep trouble has fallen dramatically in the US in recent years, research finds.

U. Florida • futurity
Aug. 17, 2022 ~7 min

Do animals dream? This evidence says yes

Animals really do dream, according to a new book on the science of consciousness. Hear a podcast interview with the author.

U. Chicago • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~2 min

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