A researcher at Northeastern University has found a groundbreaking new way to diagnose people with sleep apnea that could open the door for mass screenings of a sleep disorder that affects millions of ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered that a small region of our brain shuts down to take microsecond-long naps while we're awake. What's more, these same areas 'flicker' awake while we're ...

Experts reveal symptoms that strike during nighttime rest and what those signs might mean for your health.

Most people think sleep is just downtime, but turns out your body is actually pretty busy while you’re sleeping. Your metabolism doesn’t just clock out when you fall asleep – it’s more like switching ...

MINNEAPOLIS — It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches. Dr. Ranji ...

The US military's research arm is researching how to improve sleep for combat troops and pilots. The DoD has long known that chronic sleeplessness can pose serious long-term health risks. DARPA-funded ...

Sleep needs vary dramatically between individuals, with genetics and lifestyle playing bigger roles than previously understood In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and productivity hacks, ...

Most animals don’t keep the same schedule we do. While we try to squeeze in eight hours and call it a good night, many animals snooze through more than half the day—and some barely stay awake at all.