Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] Researchers at Stanford University unveiled SleepFM, a multimodal AI system trained on over 585,000 hours of sleep data that can predict the risk of more than 130 health conditions - including dementia, heart disease, and certain cancers - from a single night's sleep recordings. Enterprise Times
• [New] Small changes in exercise, sleep and dietary habits could do wonders for people's health and possibly extend their overall lifespan, a large U.K. study suggests. Live Science
• [New] In 2026, the untetherable gut, brain, sleep connection will be common knowledge, while the knock-on effects of GLP-1 induced weight loss will crop-up in approaches to nutrition and overall wellbeing. The Business of Fashion
• [New] Millions of UAE residents could be sleepwalking into a health crisis after a national survey found that 60% of people did not exercise enough and 96% ate too much salt. The National
• The sleep laboratories segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• In 2026, expect clearer claims and stronger science as consumers seek targeted support for energy, sleep, immunity, stress resilience, and metabolic health. Lakanto USA
• Technological wearables that allow users to track their sleep, exercise and blood oxygen levels will become increasingly widespread in 2026. The Business of Fashion
• In 2026 poor sleep hygiene will become low status. indy100
• Millions of people who spent December indulging, stressing, and losing sleep suddenly decide that in 2026 will be different. Yahoo Finance
• Samsung aims to provide personalized health coaching, offering effective exercise and sleep coaching to help decrease risk for major chronic diseases and also suggesting appropriate recipes based on ingredients available in connected refrigerators. CNW Group
• Intelligent Care will create personalized exercise plans, insights and guidance on improving sleep, and eating a balanced diet. Android Police
• The rising prevalence of obesity worldwide is expected to accelerate the demand for sleep apnea devices. Research Nester
• Europe is expected to capture a significant revenue share by 2036, supported by government initiatives promoting sleep hygiene, public awareness programs, and rising obesity rates. Research Nester
• In the route of administration segment, therapeutic devices are forecast to secure the largest share of 76.2% by 2036, propelled by growing awareness of sleep apnea health consequences and investment in accessible treatment devices. Research Nester
• Within the age group segment, individuals aged 40 to 60 are set to hold a significant share by 2036, reinforced by higher prevalence of sleep apnea and vulnerability to obesity. Research Nester
• Sleep optimization with the assistance of AI and connected devices like Apple Watches and Oura Rings will become a greater area of focus in 2026, building on research showing a strong link between longevity and sleep quality. The Star
• A projected 82% of men and 92% of women in India are suffering from undiagnosed severe sleep apnea, indicating a surging use of sleep apnea devices for therapeutic purposes. Research Nester
• By 2026, leading smartwatches are expected to offer more reliable blood pressure trend readings, refined sleep apnea indicators, and better correlation between activity, recovery, and cardiovascular signals. The Tech Buzz
• Home wellness technology is seeing rapid adoption, with mental wellness apps expected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030 and sleep tech growing to $68.8 billion by 2032. Netguru
• Mental wellness apps alone will reach $17.5 billion by 2030, while sleep technology grows to $68.8 billion by 2032. Netguru

Last updated: 26 January 2026