June 10, 2025

Does Autism-Linked Cortical Noise Impair Sleep?

New research presented at SLEEP 2025 links increased auditory cortex excitability with poor sleep efficiency in children—especially those with autism spectrum disorder—offering insight into sensory-driven sleep disturbances.

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June 09, 2025

Sleep Signals May Shape Survival Odds

A new study found that a shorter time gap between melatonin production and sleep midpoints may be linked to longer survival among women with advanced breast cancer.

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June 09, 2025

Postpartum Sleep Stays Fragmented for 13 Weeks

New research found that first-time mothers experienced substantial sleep disruption for more than 3 months after childbirth, even as total sleep time gradually recovered.

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June 06, 2025

Can At-Home Melatonin Testing Work?

At-home dim light melatonin onset assessments were 92% successful in youth with ADHD symptoms, regardless of symptom severity.

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June 05, 2025

Sister’s History Tied to 10-Fold Increase in Postpartum Psychosis Risk

A population-based study discussed at APAAM25 links full sibling history to increased risk of postpartum psychosis – but notes the absolute risk remains low.

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May 30, 2025

Daytime Naps Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Longer and more irregular daytime naps in older adults may be linked to a higher risk of death, even after accounting for health and lifestyle factors.

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May 29, 2025

Sleep Medication Use Over Time Worsens Hearing

A decades-long study found that adults who increased their use of sleep medications over time experienced worse hearing in late life, with the strongest associations seen in those reporting sleep disruptions.

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May 22, 2025

Postpartum Depression Predicted Before Discharge

A simple machine learning model using routine clinical data may help identify patients at higher risk for postpartum depression before hospital discharge.

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June 03, 2024

Improving Sleep Quality in Patients With ADHD

Researchers investigate factors contributing to poor sleep quality in patients with ADHD, according to new findings.

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