Schoolwork a Worry for Sleepless Teens
Teens who can’t fall asleep at night are mainly worrying about the fallout of sleeping in...
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Author: Sree Roy
WSU Research Study Supports New Safety Rule for Truck Drivers
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the findings of a field study conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Sleep and Performance Research Center. The...
Read MoreNightmares Have Greater Emotional Impact Than Bad Dreams
Nightmares have greater emotional impact than bad dreams do, and fear is not always a factor, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal. In fact, fear is mostly absent in bad dreams and in a third of...
Read MoreAbnormal Sleep Duration Linked to Depression
A genetic study of adult twins and a community-based study of adolescents both report novel links between sleep duration and depression. The studies are published in the February 1 issue of the journal Sleep. “Healthy sleep is a...
Read MoreFDA Approves Hetlioz for Non-24-Hour Disorder
The FDA today approved Hetlioz (tasimelteon) for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). Hetlioz, manufactured by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, treats the chronic circadian rhythm disorder that affects up to 70% of...
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