Children who snore, or who have other night-time breathing conditions, are at risk from behavioural problems, according to a study. Sleep apnoea and snoring made conditions such as hyperactivity more likely later on, researchers said. The study, published in the US journal Pediatrics, looked at data on 11,000 children living in the UK. Lead researcher Dr Karen Bonuck said the sleep problems could be harming the devel... (read more)
On the surface, it's simple: when night falls, our bodies get sleepy. But behind the scenes, a series of complex molecular events, controlled by our genes, is hard at work to make us groggy. Now, research suggests that a newly identified gene known as insomniac may play a role in keeping us asleep. By cloning and testing this gene in fruit flies, Rockefeller University researchers say they have d... (read more)
So Valentine’s Day is here, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the love of my life. Sleep. I love you, Sleep! Most people think of doctors and medical students as intense, “type A” personalities who hate to sleep. That is BULL-HONKY. We love to sleep. Any surgeon will tell you that nothing makes you appreciate sleep more than spending 24 consecutive hours elbow-deep in a patient’s abdomen removing bul... (read more)
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to stick to prescribed treatment when a partner or parent is involved with their treatment, according to a team of sleep researchers. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep. It is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing, and chances of it occurring become more elevated in obese people. The... (read more)
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