After 24 hours of sleep deprivation, healthy individuals show symptoms of psychosis similar to those observed in schizophrenia, new research shows. While underscoring the known adverse effects of ...

Scientists found that attention lapses due to sleep deprivation coincide with a flushing of fluid from the brain.

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As firefighters, we face unique challenges that can lead to sleep deprivation. Here’s a straightforward look at why it matters and some practical tips that don’t require dramatic changes to your ...

Postpartum psychosis, a rare condition that can develop after childbirth and cause delusions and hallucinations, requires immediate medical care.

All the stress hormones are elevated when you are sleep deprived,” Dr. Peter Schulman explained, adding that it causes the heart to work harder.

Could we one day treat insomnia by using sleep deprivation? This approach may seem counterintuitive, but it has produced encouraging results in some people suffering from chronic insomnia, reports a ...

Here’s another reason not to pull an all-nighter. New research out of Kuwait reports that staying awake for 24 consecutive hours can change the behavior of immune cells in young, healthy and lean ...

The study highlights creatine’s impact on sleep deprivation and stress levels, citing benefits that go beyond muscle and performance. The study highlighting benefits in those two pivotal areas (among ...