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Surgery is an option for some patients hoping to get a good night's rest

PORTLAND, Ore -- According to research recently published by an Oregon Health & Science University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders.

Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder, Stanford researcher says

STANFORD, Calif. -- Ten years ago, Stanford University School of Medicine scientist Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, and his colleagues made headlines when they identified the culprit behind the sleep disorder narcolepsy.

Your brain on -- and off -- caffeine

Ever miss your daily cup of coffee and subsequently get a pounding headache? According to reports from consumers of coffee and other caffeinated products, caffeine withdrawal is often characterized by a headache, fatigue, feeling less alert, less energetic and experiencing difficulty concentrating.

Researchers pinpoint role of histamines in waking

A new study shows that brain cells containing the chemical histamine are critical for waking. The findings show that the cessation of activity in histamine cells causes loss of consciousness during sleep, while cessation of activity in other brain cells--those containing the brain chemicals norepinephrine or serotonin--causes loss of muscle tone in sleep. The findings also help explain why antihistamines, often taken to control allergies, cause drowsiness.

Surgery is an option for some patients hoping to get a good night's rest

Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder, Stanford researcher says

Your brain on -- and off -- caffeine

Researchers pinpoint role of histamines in waking

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