Sound machines promise better sleep, but new research suggests they may quietly steal your REM and deep sleep.

Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, ...

Many people don’t sleep well. And now there is a booming class of companies that say you can drink your way to better sleep. Not booze—alcohol actually messes up your shut-eye. The new breed of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year-old female who has a hard time staying asleep. I have been taking melatonin to help. I read recently that if you have taken melatonin for a long time, you could have a ...

A night of solid rest can feel like a panacea. The quantity and quality of our sleep influence our physical health, our moods, our cognition and our ability to function in almost every aspect of life.

Everyone wants a good night’s sleep. But some people find it particularly challenging to make it happen. Certain supplements—like ashwagandha and magnesium—are linked with better sleep. If you’re ...

As many as 70 million people in the U.S. have problems with sleep, and many are increasingly turning to melatonin supplements to help them fall asleep. People generally perceive these over-the-counter ...

NEW ORLEANS — Prolonged use of melatonin for the treatment of insomnia was associated with an increased risk for heart failure, hospitalization, and/or all-cause mortality, an observational study ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Could melatonin affect your heart health? Many experts have questioned the research, saying it's not likely the supplement itself causes a higher risk of heart problems, but ...

Melatonin supplements have grown in popularity for promoting higher-quality sleep. Melatonin is a naturally produced hormone in the body that helps regulate sleep, increasing during hours of darkness ...

Getting high-quality sleep not only allows you to wake up and live each day to the best of your ability, but it may also add years to your life. A 2023 study found that people who were able to fall ...

More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices. By Paula Span Kitty Grutzmacher had contended with poor hearing for a decade, but the problem ...