Sleeping time is sometimes considered unproductive time. This raises the question whether the time could be used more productively

A study of fruit flies finds a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep

Rutgers researchers publish electronic health record assessment that can identify epilepsy patients at risk for obstructive sleep apnea

Epidemiological studies have shown that the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes is elevated in those who suffer from chronic sleep loss or who carry out shift work

Specific genes may trigger the development of sleep problems, confirming that insomnia is hereditary

Sleeping for longer each night is a simple lifestyle intervention that could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to a generally healthier diet

Sleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night is associated with intrusive, repetitive thoughts like those seen in anxiety or depression

It will now be possible to objectively capture the real-life sleep habits and sleep quality of large numbers of people outside of a sleep lab