Press Releases Articles
Updates for the news media including new research findings and official AASM statements
DARIEN, IL - In today’s fast-paced society, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. Due to the constant barrage of responsibility individuals face – whether related to work, family, or personal challenges – it can be [...]
In the context of recent changes in federal funding, staffing, and administrative requirements related to biomedical research and health care, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is advocating for robust federal investments in sleep and circadian research and clinical sleep medicine. Addressing [...]
DARIEN, IL – Five individuals have been selected as the 2025 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. They will be recognized Monday, June 9, during the plenary session of the SLEEP 2025 annual [...]
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched an initiative focused on promoting sleep health in women. A new task force is implementing a multi-phase effort to explore the unique factors that affect how women sleep and identify ways to [...]
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 [...]