The genetic history of sisters Carolyn Schear (at right) and Cheryl Dinges puts them at risk for fatal familial insomnia, a deadly inability to sleep. Schear learned she doesn’t carry the gene.

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 ...

It's normal to feel mild daytime sleepiness once in a while, but if you're feeling excessive sleepiness suddenly or often that's causing you to sleep more than the recommended 7-8 hours ...

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.

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.

A waterproof shower pad, hoodie with a kangaroo pouch (for your cat), self-stirring mug, and 53 other items that are so odd ...

Getting a good night's sleep is essential for your health and well-being. A few factors play a key role in determining the quality of your sleep, such as a dark room, the right temperature ...

Co-sleeping is when you and your baby sleep in close physical contact in the same bed. Ideally, both of you will be aware of how close you are to each other. Many parents co-sleep to more easily ...

Reaching for the first sleep aid you find when insomnia hits? Not all sleeping pills are the same. Each class of sleep aid works a bit differently from the other, and side effects vary.

Sleep – we all need it, and a lot of us don’t get enough. But why is it important, and how do we make sure we’re getting what we need? Sleep is really important in keeping us physically and ...

A lawyer who represented Rodney King after he was beaten by Los Angeles police officers in 1991 has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges stemming from his failure to pay more than $2 ...

Ten years ago, Elisa Roche had recently recovered from cervical cancer, suffered a miscarriage and had broken up with her boyfriend ... Extra exercise has a knock-on positive effect of burning more ...