Editor’s note: This is part of a series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” which explores the history of breakthroughs at UChicago. Learn more here. All human beings need sleep. We spend a third of our ...

Following his conviction for 159 sex offences, Home Secretary Priti Patel called for a review of controls for drugs like GHB. Although it is sometimes referred to as a date rape drug, GHB (gamma ...

Though their exact mechanism is not fully understood, they seem to affect gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the ...

Sleep is the balm that soothes and restores after a long day. Sleep is largely driven by the body’s internal clock, which takes cues from external elements such as sunlight and temperature.

Time-crunched by work, play, and family, Americans are getting less sleep than ever. TV commercials promise a good night's rest that's as close as the medicine cabinet, and millions take over-the ...

Many people use music to help them relax and sleep better at night. Michael Breus, a sleep medicine expert and the founder of The Sleep Doctor website, says, "Relaxing music triggers changes to ...

Elite athletes are particularly susceptible to sleep inadequacies, characterised by habitual short sleep (<7 hours/night) and poor sleep quality (eg, sleep fragmentation). Athletic performance is ...

Here’s our process. Ear plugs can be an effective tool for improving sleep quality. Just make sure to regularly replace them and avoid putting them too far into your ear. Earplugs are useful for ...

The most common side effects in children 6 years and older are headaches and trouble sleeping. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) drugs are central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Though their exact ...

If you find yourself regularly sleeping six hours a night, you're not alone. Although most of us know sleep is essential for optimal health, getting enough of it every night is easier said than done.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is when something blocks part or all of your upper airway while you sleep. So, your diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe in and out ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between dementia risk and sleeping position. DMP/Getty Images Everyone has a favorite position to sleep in — their side, stomach, or back.