A new study offers insights into the mechanisms that control pre-sleep behaviors and then the start of sleep in mice.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the go-to treatment for most with sleep apnea, but a new study shows it may not help people older than 80.

Sleep concerns are common in kids with epilepsy and those issues are likely to persist and potentially worsen with age.

Sleep concerns are common in kids with epilepsy and those issues are likely to persist and potentially worsen with age.

Daylight saving time comes with a host of negative consequences. Should the United States scrap DST? An expert weighs in.

COVID-19 lockdowns gave many teen girls a mental health boost by giving them a break from their busy lives. They even got more sleep.

Very young children learn words at a tremendous rate. A new study shows how specific brain regions help them remember those words while they're sleeping.

A new study in older adults shows people who slept too much or too little experienced greater cognitive decline than those who slept a moderate amount.

When COVID-19 lockdowns triggered changes to teens' daily routines, they woke up and slept later, which reduced daytime sleepiness.

A nap won't make up for a sleepless night, according to a new study that judged people's effectiveness on cognitive tasks after various amounts of rest.