Alkermes' experimental drug significantly improved wakefulness and reduced excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with a rare sleep disorder in a mid-stage study, it said on Wednesday. Shares of the ...

Postmenopausal women are especially vulnerable to hypertension, which is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Women ...

A strong relationship exists between sleep and brain health. Long-term sleep disruptions can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Like many of the chemicals and processes powering our bodies, the composition of the microbiome naturally fluctuates ...

Alkermes' alixorexton met key goals in a phase 2 study for narcolepsy type 2, showing significant improvements in wakefulness and sleepiness scores.

By Kamal Choudhury (Reuters) -Alkermes shares tumbled more than 10% on Wednesday after its experimental sleep disorder drug showed weaker-than-expected results, lowering its competitive edge against a ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall physical health and mental well-being. The effects of sleep disorders can often lead to difficulties keeping ...

A new Brain Medicine review maps how gut microbes influence sleep disorders, from insomnia and sleep apnea to circadian ...

A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...

Black patients had a greater likelihood for psychotic and headache disorders after traumatic brain injury than white patients ...