ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The long hours and overnight shifts that are a rite of passage for young doctors may leave them so sleep-deprived that they function as poorly as if they'd had a few cocktails, a ...

American pediatricians want to help their patients with sleep problems, but a new study finds that few have the proper knowledge and training to do so. According to a national random survey of primary ...

An international study shows new drug improves sleep, health in patients diagnosed with obesity and sleep apnea. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international ...

Share on Pinterest A new mouse study shows that more toxins and metabolites are cleared from the brain during awake time than during sleep. romaset/Getty Images A new study in mice suggests the ...

Teenagers have a new excuse to hit the snooze button — as long as they don’t overdo it. Getting up to two extra hours of shuteye on weekends may help teens feel less anxious, a new study found. But if ...

Uncontrolled sleep apnea — a disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time multiple times a night — may harm future brain health, a new study found. It’s estimated 936 ...

Becoming a new mother brings more than just joyful chaos it delivers a profound and persistent sleep shock. A new study reveals that first-time moms lose not just total sleep, but crucial ...

New research suggests caffeine drinkers "may have difficulty accurately perceiving the influence of caffeine on sleep quality" Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been ...

Though magnesium has long been seen as a potential sleep aid, the authors say the new form of magnesium salt may provide a clearer benefit. Corresponding author, Heather A. Hausenblas, PhD, ...

Here’s an under-the-covers look at who qualifies, what to expect, and the conditions and treatment plans a sleep study might reveal. We checked in with three top sleep experts around the country to ...

New research shows how keeping your bedroom at a certain temperature range can improve sleep quality. A study found that older adults may benefit from slightly warmer temperatures at night, between 68 ...

Sleep problems constitute a “global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population,” according to World Sleep Day statistics. But it’s easy to recover from ...