Shift work sleep disorder, a condition that affects people who work nontraditional hours, can increase the risk of a traffic crash by nearly 300%.

Eating more fruits and vegetables can help young adults, especially women, sleep better, a new study shows.

People who have persistent sleep problems before the loss of a loved one, may have a higher risk of developing "complicated grief," researchers report.

Just a few short phone calls can offer "large, robust, and sustaining" benefits for older adults with insomnia, a new study shows.

Research in mice suggests that during sleep, neurons are busy connecting emotions like fear to memory. The finding may shed light on PTSD and anxiety.

When people go to sleep and when they wake up changes with the moon, researchers report. The lunar effect may go back to our ancient ancestors.

Mothers of multiple children report more fragmented sleep, but the number of kids doesn't seem to affect sleep quality for dads.

Poor sleep and other issues with circadian rhythm are common for people with Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers may have a clue to why.

New research could offer a baseline understanding of sleep/wake cycles in dogs. That information could help treat those with chronic pain.

Your baby's ability to sleep through the night is a process, not a milestone, a new study indicates. Here's what parents should expect.