NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to ...

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests pink noise, a popular sleep aid, may actually decrease vital REM ...

New research presented at Sleep 2025 highlights a growing insomnia crisis among caregivers, with women bearing the ...

Pink noise includes several naturally occurring sounds, such as rainfall, wind and rustling leaves.

A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say ...

Pink noise, a staticky sound that’s supposed to help people fall asleep, may actually worsen your rest, a new study found.

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s.

Pink noise by itself, equivalent to "moderate rainfall," was linked to a loss of 19 minutes of REM sleep. And pink noise combined with aircraft noise led to "significantly shorter" time spent in deep ...

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one ...

In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnea. The technique, which involves percutaneous hypoglossal ...

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee identified sleep as a key area to support athlete health and performance. Team USA created a program to educate athletes on sleep needs, addressing factors ...

Researchers report sleep-like states in brainless marine animals, suggesting rest began as a basic cellular repair mechanism.