Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them.

If your child frequently suffers from daytime sleepiness and is consequently inattentive in school, do not ignore it.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), also known as a daytime nap opportunity study, is ...

Excessive daytime sleepiness was significantly more likely among individuals with poor sleep health and psychological distress.

Hypersomnia is a common but overlooked sleep issue in bipolar disorder. Learn how excessive sleep affects mood stability, ...

For those who suspect they might have sleep apnoea, it could be useful to try the Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire. The ...

Daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality in older adults may signal early cognitive decline and increased dementia risk.

If you have any of these symptoms, or have newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and high blood pressure with or without daytime sleepiness, it’s important to talk to your ...

Consumption of high-dosage caffeine products can have a negative impact on behavior among youths during their middle school years, a recent study showed.

Lexapro is an antidepressant medication commonly prescribed for anxiety. Here's how to know the best time of day to take it.