Texas Society of Sleep Professionals

02/17/2026

Sleep deprivation harms the gut via the vagus nerve, early study reveals

New research reveals that sleep deprivation sends aberrant signals through the vagus nerve, triggering a serotonin surge that can kill gut stem cells.

02/09/2026

The Sleep Sound (Pink Noise) Millions Trust May Be Stealing Your REM Sleep.

Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may actually be working against the brain.

02/02/2026

Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

This podcast episode explores the two-way relationship between sleep and mental health, the science of sleep cycles, sleep supplements, and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating insomnia.

01/27/2026

Last year, the TSSP Conference brought to attendees the latest technologies and the latest knowledge in the field of sleep medicine and sleep technology.
Not only did attendees get all this, but they also had meals and happy hour included!
It was a great opportunity for learning, leisure, and linking (we meant networking but wanted another "L") for everyone.
We hope to see you at this year's conference as well!

And a HUGE thanks to all our sponsors that made it happen!

01/20/2026

We were proud to award our 1st scholarship last year.
The Jeff Tangman TSSP Scholarship was awarded to a student in a recognized polysomnography program.
Stay tuned for details on this year.

01/13/2026

Last year, there were over 250 people that attended the TSSP Conference.

Were you there?

There were amazing topics with great speakers.
Lots of networking.
Vendors presenting the latest technologies.
And fun prizes.
And a scholarship!

If you weren't there, be sure to attend this year.
And if you were there, we can't wait to see you again!

01/06/2026

Jellyfish Snooze Like We Do, And It Could Explain The Origins of Sleep.

Even a boneless, gelatinous sack lacking a dedicated a**s and brain needs its beauty sleep, a new study by researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel finds.

12/29/2025

Large Canadian study shows link with depression, mood disorders.

Large Canadian study shows link with depression, mood disorders

12/02/2025

Isolated nocturnal hypertension and its association with sleep duration and quality.

Nocturnal blood pressure (BP) is associated with cardiovascular events independently of daytime BP. Isolated nocturnal hypertension (INH), defined by elevated nocturnal BP with normal daytime BP, increases cardiovascular risk. However, its underlying; mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to as...

11/17/2025

Sleep Disorders Common in RA, Many Tied to Disease Activity.

Sleep disorders are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and many of them are significantly tied to greater clinical disease activity, a study finds.

11/03/2025

Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle
Alzheimer’s may hijack the brain’s biological clock, and resetting it could be the key to slowing the disease.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102205012.htm

10/27/2025

Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain the sleep disorders that can result when sleep transitions go wrong.