A new study has found that people with an impaired glymphatic system, which helps the brain remove toxins and is mostly ...

New brain imaging research has uncovered how the brain’s energy and activity reorganize as it transitions from wakefulness to ...

When we sleep, the body releases its 'growth hormone', building up and repairing muscles and bones – but the details of how and why have been something of a mystery, until now.

Findings from Mass General Brigham investigators highlight the intricate interplay of diverse physiological processes as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep.

Researchers have identified five distinct profiles that map to certain brain signatures. Each profile is tied to certain ...

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to sleep apnea, ...

Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.

When people believe they’ll be restless under a full moon, that expectation alone can be enough to keep them awake.

Sleep disturbances become more common for women without polycystic ovary syndrome during postmenopause, but women with PCOS ...

An international consortium of researchers has created the largest-ever database compiling records of brain activity during sleep and dream reports.