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Oncology
Meta-analysis
Exercise interventions improve sleep quality in breast cancer survivors with larger effects for yoga and longer durations
Exercise and yoga may improve sleep for breast cancer survivors
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized controlled trials found that exercise interventions may improve sleep quality in b…
New data shows that regular exercise, including yoga, can help breast cancer survivors achieve better sleep quality.
Frontiers
Aug 18, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
Tinnitus and insomnia share a bidirectional relationship driven by central nervous system mechanisms
Tinnitus and insomnia are linked by shared brain activity
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the relationship between tinnitus and sleep disturbance, finding a bidirectional link where i…
Constant ringing in the ears and poor sleep often go hand in hand because they share similar underlying causes in the brain.
Frontiers
Aug 10, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
Acupuncture and related therapies improve Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores in post-stroke insomnia
Acupuncture therapies show promise for insomnia after a stroke
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 8062 patients with post-stroke insomnia found that acupuncture and related therapies wer…
New research suggests that acupuncture and related needle therapies may help patients struggling with sleep issues following a stroke.
NEJM
Aug 9, 2026
Psychiatry
Sys. Review
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia research highlights digital delivery and management of comorbid conditions
Mapping the growth of therapy for chronic insomnia and sleep
This bibliometric analysis mapped the evolving landscape of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across various medical and psy…
A massive review of thousands of records identifies key research trends and growing focus areas for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomni…
Frontiers
Aug 9, 2026
Oncology
Sys. Review
Evaluating Exercise Modalities to Improve Sleep Quality in Breast Cancer Survivors
Exercise types linked to better sleep for breast cancer survivors
A network meta-analysis identifies non-linear dose-response relationships between exercise and sleep, highlighting mind-body practices as a …
Specific types of exercise, including mind-body practices, show a link to improved sleep quality for people who have survived breast cancer.
NEJM
Aug 2, 2026
Psychiatry
RCT
Somnovia digital CBT-I reduces sleep-related worry and dissatisfaction in patients with chronic insomnia
Digital CBT-I Helps Reduce Sleep Worry and Anxiety Symptoms
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involved 290 adults with chronic insomnia using the somnovia self-guided digital CB…
A digital program called Somnovia may help people with chronic insomnia reduce sleep-related worry and feelings of anxiety over several mont…
Aug 2, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Meta-analysis
Structured exercise interventions reduce PSQI global scores in university students by 2.43 points
Structured exercise improves overall sleep quality in university students
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that structured exercise significantly reduced the PSQI global score (MD = -2.43) c…
Regular, structured exercise can improve total sleep quality for college students, though the strength of this evidence is currently quite l…
Frontiers
Jul 25, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
Daridorexant improves objective and subjective insomnia markers with dose-dependent efficacy across multiple trials
New data shows daridorexant helps people with insomnia sleep better
This meta-analysis of 2905 patients found that daridorexant outperformed placebo in both objective and subjective sleep indicators for insom…
Daridorexant shows promise for treating insomnia by improving sleep time and quality, though some side effects are linked to specific doses.
Frontiers
Jul 25, 2026
Psychiatry
RCT
MHT and CBCTi trial protocol evaluates insomnia treatment in perimenopausal women
New trial plans to test hormone therapy for menopause insomnia
This study protocol describes a randomized controlled trial of 222 perimenopausal women with insomnia and climacteric symptoms. The study wi…
A new clinical trial aims to see if combining hormone therapy with behavioral techniques helps women manage insomnia during the menopausal t…
medRxiv
Jul 24, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Sedative-hypnotic use associated with OR 1.29 for incident Alzheimer's Disease
Meta-analysis links sedative-hypnotic drug use to higher Alzheimer risk
This meta-analysis of observational cohort and nested case-control studies involving 721,354 adults without baseline dementia found that sed…
A large study suggests a link between the use of common sleep medications like benzodiazepines and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer…
Jul 22, 2026
Cardiology
RCT
Persistent insomnia in heart failure is associated with higher anxiety and lower functional capacity
Persistent insomnia linked to higher anxiety in heart failure patients
This secondary analysis of a randomized trial involving 400 patients with heart failure identified distinct insomnia trajectories over 12 mo…
A new look at heart failure data shows that lasting sleep issues are tied to higher anxiety and lower physical ability.
Jul 16, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
CBT-I doubles absolute insomnia remission compared with sleep hygiene across 77 randomized controlled trials
CBT-I Doubles Insomnia Remission Compared to Sleep Hygiene
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 5,731 participants found that CBT-I, SRT+SCT, SRT, and SCT were associated with higher r…
Behavioral therapy for insomnia doubles remission rates, and simpler versions may work too.
medRxiv
Jul 9, 2026
Questions about Insomnia
Can breathwork reduce stress and anxiety in paramedic students with insomnia?
Yes, a 12-week RCT found that slow diaphragmatic breathwork significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and insomnia in paramedic students.
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