sleep deprivation

Sleepless In Asia

Young adults in Asia get the least sleep worldwide due to cultural habits, according to a study by an international team of scientists.

When You Snooze (Too Much Or Too Little), You Lose

Scientists in South Korea have found that insufficient or excess sleep is associated with metabolic syndrome and poor health.

An App For Putting Baby Sleep Woes To Bed

Researchers in Japan have developed a mobile app for improving the sleep habits of toddlers.

Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated

Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.

7 Must-Read Stories In March 2016

From the effects of impatience on your cells to the solar eclipse that fascinated Indonesians, here are the most-clicked stories in March.

What Happens When Students Sleep Five-Hour Nights

Researchers have found that after a week of sleeping only five hours a night, teenagers suffered significant cognitive degradation.

New Mums Excessively Sleepy Even After 4 Months

Researchers have found that half of all new mothers are excessively sleepy even after maternity leave.