Researchers looked at how sleep affected hydration status and risk of dehydration in US and Chinese adults

A machine learning algorithm identified a subset of 68 genes, and with 92 percent accuracy could detect whether a sample was from a sleep-deprived or well-rested individual

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

Using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children

A good night's sleep can serve as a protecting factor between job stress and unhealthy eating in the evening, indicates a new study

Findings provide first experimental evidence of prolonged delayed eating versus daytime eating, showing that delayed eating can also raise insulin, fasting glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels

In sleep-deprived mice, caffeine and other drugs to promote wakefulness ease pain better than analgesics

Stockpiling sleep can actually improve performance, which could be a boon to the chronically sleep deprived

Mothers smoking in pregnancy, children skipping breakfast and not having a regular bedtime or sufficient sleep all appear to be important factors in predicting whether a child will become overweight or obese