Sleep problems are expanding quickly among children because of inconsistent school schedules and more screen time. Disrupted ...

The Simons Sleep Project (SSP) is a new open-science resource for studying sleep in children with autism. Led by Ben-Gurion ...

Research has resulted in a new method of screening for sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, allows health professionals to assess children for multiple sleep problems at once, ...

Bedtime battles are a common struggle for families, but experts suggest a predictable, calming routine is the key, not strict ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

Sleep training debates polarize parents into opposing camps, but neither side is entirely right. We need a more nuanced, inclusive approach that offers parents options.

Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows. Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from ...

Melatonin has become one of the most commonly used sleep aids for children worldwide, driven by its reputation as a natural and accessible remedy for insomnia.

Respiratory and sleep medicine physicians share collaborative measures to diagnose and treat comorbid sleep disorders and ...

Few desires are more universal than wanting to get more and better sleep. According to a survey of more than 11,000 people across the globe, over 80% of respondents said they wished for more sleep.

Fatty liver disease is not restricted to adults, and its incidence in children and adolescents is continuously increasing.

Researchers at WashU Medicine and their collaborators have found that newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep ...