Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

Sleep training debates polarize parents into opposing camps, but neither side is entirely right. We need a more nuanced, inclusive approach that offers parents options.

Late nights, early risings and broken sleep schedules are hallmarks of youth, but those sleepless nights may leave marks deeper than dark circles under the eyes. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers investigate the potential link between bedtime screen use in early adolescents and sleep outcomes after one year. Overall, ...

Sleep experts and others routinely say that parents have to start early to establish “good sleep habits” to prevent big, scary problems later. Feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep, and holding to sleep ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine and their collaborators have found that newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep ...