A study published in Cell Stem Cell on February 5, 2026, traces a direct signaling chain from sleep-deprived brains to ...

Discover the effects of sleep deprivation on your brain and body, impacting cognition, mood, metabolism, and overall health.

Sleep health is not equal among US adults, with new research implicating education level, age, body mass index (BMI), and lack of nutritional security as contributing to the racial and ethnic ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly ...

New research reveals that sleep deprivation sends aberrant signals through the vagus nerve, triggering a serotonin surge that ...

Daytime “wash cycles” help clear waste from the brain but cause momentary drops in attention after nights of poor sleep.

DAY Health Challenge coach Dr Eddie Murphy has revealed the impact lack of sleep can have on wellbeing – and how new parents can mind themselves when sleep deprived. Dr Murphy is teaming ...

One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove waste that accumulates during waking hours. In a 2019 study, Lewis and her ...

Sleep deprivation has been linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and stroke. phpetrunina14 - stock.adobe.com Beauty buffs, take note: Your sleep routine might need a ...

It's devastating for your health long-term, but some people thrive at night with short-term bursts of productivity. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most of us treat sleep like it’s a simple budget item: we ...

Sleep secrets revealed: From dream loss to melatonin myths, Dr Sood shares 5 surprising facts you didn’t know about getting your 7-8 hours of essential rest.