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Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women

Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.26

Sleep banking: is it possible to catch up on sleep before an all-nighter?

Can you sleep extra before a night flight, big exam or busy week to function better later? Researchers are divided, but one thing is clear: severe sleep loss harms health more than you may think

Eitan Gefen | 05.22.26

‘There’s the rest of the house for sex’: The parents who sleep with their children

Some parents eagerly await the day their child sleeps alone, but others embrace co-sleeping well beyond the baby years, saying it offers security, closeness and better rest, even as it raises questions about privacy and sex

Nirit Zuk | 05.19.26

Could pillow height affect your eye health?

How we sleep, especially pillow height and head position, may affect eye pressure and glaucoma risk; an eye specialist says finding the right balance matters

Tzur Gueta | 04.28.26

Now you can sleep in a bed on one of the world's longest flights

Air New Zealand is launching sleeper cabins in economy class that will allow passengers to lie down and rest on flights of up to 17 hours; This is how much a four-hour nap will cost

Assaf Rosen | 04.16.26

World Sleep Day 2026: how stress goes to bed with us

Health experts say the ongoing war and frequent nighttime sirens are disrupting sleep for many people, contributing to rising reports of insomnia, nighttime awakenings and persistent fatigue

ynet Global | 03.13.26

Sirens, stress and sleepless nights: how lack of sleep affects the body during wartime

Sirens at all hours, repeated runs to the safe room and ongoing stress have disrupted sleep since the war with Iran began, affecting both body and mind; the good news: sleep should improve when routine returns, and there are ways to ease falling asleep now

Or Hadar | 03.11.26

Struggle to wake up early? Research suggests being a night owl is genetic

About 2 in 10 people are clear night owls, while just 1 in 10 is a true early bird; recent studies suggest the difference is not a matter of personality or preference but stems from a deep biological mechanism with a genetic basis

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 02.23.26

Will you stay up for Deni Avdija’s NBA All-Star Game? Here’s how to survive the next day

Following Deni Avdija’s historic NBA All-Star selection, tens of thousands of Israelis are expected to stay up overnight due to time difference with the US; should you nap beforehand, when is coffee advisable and how do you function after half-sleepless night

Dr. Manuel Katz | 02.15.26

Pink noise may be hurting your sleep, study finds

University of Pennsylvania researchers found pink noise reduced REM sleep and increased nighttime awakenings, while simple earplugs offered stronger protection against traffic noise. Experts warn of potential risks, especially for infants and toddlers

ynet | 02.12.26

One night of sleep may predict risk of dozens of diseases, study finds

Researchers using an AI model trained on more than 500,000 hours of sleep data found a single sleep study could help forecast risks for heart disease, stroke, dementia and other conditions years before symptoms appear

Tzur Gueta | 01.13.26

If you sleep less than 7 hours a night you are shortening your life, huge study finds

Even the researchers were surprised: Data from across the US reveals that sleep deprivation predicts earlier death more than poor diet, lack of fitness or loneliness; 'We knew that sleep was important, we just didn't know how much'

ynet | 01.13.26

Your brain can age more slowly, researchers discover, but it's all up to you

Study finds that optimism, quality sleep and strong social ties are linked to healthier, younger-looking brains, up to eight years below chronological age, even among adults with chronic pain, highlighting lifestyle over age as key to brain health

Eitan Gefen | 12.30.25

Sleeping poorly at night? Your dental health may be part of the reason

Research over the past decade suggests a two-way link between sleep quality and oral health; here's why the connection exists and what steps can help protect both healthy teeth and restful sleep

Dr. Dan Littner | 12.30.25

The hidden health costs of late-night eating

Studies show eating late disrupts digestion, appetite hormones and sleep, slows fat burning and raises risks of weight gain, blood sugar imbalance and gut inflammation, especially in people with sensitive digestive systems or chronic stress

Adi Zusman | 12.13.25