Sleep news headlines

The incident in Brisbane highlights the need for improved fatigue management by workers, the transport safety watchdog says.

"I'm astounded that someone would willingly put themselves through such an ordeal."

Nightmares and 'daymares' may be little-known signs of the onset of lupus and other systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

A new pill based on a cannabis compound could be the key to a good night's sleep for chronic insomniacs.

Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea and lower patient's blood pressure.

Now wide awake from a once peaceful slumber, you roll over to check the clock and find it's 3am. That's the same time you woke up last night. And the night before.

Australian researchers are leading a world-first study looking at how diet impacts sleep disorders.

Each percentage decrease in slow-wave sleep per year was linked with a 27 per cent increased risk of developing dementia.

CPAP machines deliver air through a mask, but the devices are cumbersome and many users experience common problems.

The revelation comes after indents were visible on the president's face as he departed the White House.

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, wake up too early most days or have other signs of insomnia, you may be at higher risk for stroke, a new study found.

Researchers found a significant improvement across eight areas of health-related quality of life after people started treatment.

Overtime and shift workers might think slight changes in their regular sleep patterns and duration make no difference to their overall night's rest and recovery – but think again.

Want to live longer? Then prioritise sleep in your life. Following five good sleep habits added nearly five years to a man's life expectancy and almost 2.5 years to a woman's life.

Researchers had wanted to learn if sleep disruption accelerated the aging process.

We all know how terrible we feel after a bad night's sleep, but a new Australian study has provided yet another reason why we should try to get as much quality sleep as we can.

About one in three Australian adults struggle to get a good night's sleep and sometimes symptoms persist for months.

A large new study published provides evidence that people 50 and older who sleep five hours or less at night have a greater risk of developing multiple chronic diseases as they age compared with peers who get a longer night's rest.

In under-60s, napping most days raised the risk of developing high blood pressure by 20 per cent, a study found.

Researchers are examining whether "deep sleep" can stave off Alzheimer's disease.

The key to helping teenagers regulate their moods and perform better at school may all be down to their sleep.

The optimum amount of sleep is not too little but not too much – at least in middle and old age.

Research shows just how much a "sleep is for wimps" attitude and the Industrial Revolution changed how we rest.

Researchers are trailing a new device that could help a growing number of Australians experiencing insomnia during the pandemic.

Pills commonly used to help people get a good night's sleep are now the focus of a new trial to boost memory and thinking.

As of today "Circadin" prolonged-release melatonin is now available over the counter from pharmacists for those aged over 55.

As David Klyne stares into the camera he rocks forward on his feet eagerly gesturing with his hands.

A US man who woke up with a strange feeling in his chest was shocked to find out he had one of his AirPod headphones lodged in his throat.

The study from the University of Queensland found frequently eating processed food and carbonated soft drinks can cause stress-related sleep disturbance.

Dutton Park locals are planning a protest to demand the Department of Education to stop the noisy nightworks on Brisbane South State Secondary College.

Researchers are trying to pinpoint ways of identifying patients who are more vulnerable to fatigue and brain fog from a poor night's sleep.

Sleep experts concerned about the detrimental effects the pandemic is having on our sleep are investigating the use of light therapy.

High-dose melatonin tablets are currently only available on prescription, while some homeopathic varieties can be bought at chemists.

Obstructive sleep apnoea can cause people to stop breathing hundreds of times during the night.

The technology designed by researchers at Adelaide's Flinders University, allows doctors to pinpoint and understand airway blockages.

A new innovative approach is being tested to treat people with a severe sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

The research out of a college in America, suggests fewer than six hours a night can lead to coronary heart disease.

Children who don't get a good night's sleep may be more inclined to reach out for junk food, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

Six to eight hours sleep a night is most beneficial for the heart, researchers have suggested.

Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough, non-invasive fabric to prevent elderly people falling from beds and monitor sleeping patterns.

The key to determining if someone suffers from sleep apnoea could lie in the shape of their face.

Revelations emerge as new forehead cooling device is tested to help sufferers. 

Getting a good night's sleep is just a dream for the one in ten people who have trouble sleeping, but a new device is providing hope to those who are living with chronic insomnia.

More than a third of Australians are missing out on a good night's sleep as a result of an alarming spike in smartphone addiction.

Tossing, turning and waking up tired – at least one third of Australians aren’t getting enough sleep.

We have all tossed and turned and struggled to get to sleep on a scorching summer’s night.

Clinical trials of the cutting-edge device have proved "life-changing".

Doctors have issued a warning to parents with noisy sleepers that their littles ones could be suffering from a medical condition which could affect their IQ scores. 

An Australian-first study is examining ways to treat a lung disease which is more prevalent than often thought.

Australians are the worlds earliest population to call it a night, according to a new study.