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Updates for the news media including new research findings and official AASM statements
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released a new position statement emphasizing the clinical significance of sleepiness and its impact on performance, health, mood, safety, and quality of life. The position states that sleepiness is a critical patient-reported outcome that [...]
DARIEN, IL — New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer’s disease over time. Results show that individuals with lower proportions of time spent in slow wave [...]
Prioritizing sleep health affects children’s development and long-term well-being DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine encourages parents, educators, researchers, and health care professionals to keep children healthy by focusing on the importance of sleep. In response to the current presidential [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the 21 members who constitute the 2025 Fellows of the AASM. Fellow standing recognizes outstanding contributions to sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the AASM. Applicants must have [...]
Results of a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveal that co-sleeping is common, with 46% of parents saying they sometimes, often or always co-sleep with a child under the age of 18. The AASM urges parents of infants to [...]
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2025 “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for teens and how proper sleep [...]
DARIEN, IL - As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers' attention to reconsider the benefits of ending the biannual [...]
Whether you're celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime victory or lamenting a heartbreaking loss, chances are you'll stay up later than usual on Super Bowl Sunday — leaving you less rested come Monday. In fact, new survey data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that [...]
A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing sleep due to worries about sleep problems. This illustrates the growing pressure to achieve “perfect sleep,” fueled by social media trends, wellness products, and sleep [...]
On Dec. 20, Eli Lilly announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the injectable prescription medicine Zepbound (tirzepatide) for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides the following statement for patients and clinicians. AASM statement [...]