African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a disease caused by a parasite and spread by the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. Infections begin with mild to moderate symptoms like fever and body ...

Waking up at the same time every day can help improve your sleep. Most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night. If you struggle to get enough sleep—either due to insomnia or trying to fit too ...

Have you found yourself preferring complete darkness when heading to bed? A sleep mask is a great way to block light and catch a snooze. The best sleep masks are ones that are good for light ...

Sleep deprivation can occur after just 24 hours of no sleep. However, the longer you spend awake, the more severe — and less tolerable — symptoms become. In general, there are 5 stages of ...

Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has become gospel. Get anything less, and you are more likely to suffer from ...

Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has become gospel. Get anything less, and you are more likely to suffer from ...

If it suddenly feels like you’re sleeping or feeling groggy more than you’re awake, you may be sleeping too much—also known as oversleeping or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The ...

Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new study.

The best ear plugs for sleeping help reduce unwanted sounds while you nod off, whether it's traffic or a partner snoring. We tested the most popular silicone, foam and wax, reusable and disposable ear ...

Between screen time, work commitments and the stress of life, it can be hard to get enough shut-eye. Experts suggest that adults should sleep between seven and nine hours a night, and those who sleep ...

If there was ever a sign to get your beauty sleep, this is it. A British bedding and mattress company has teamed up with a self-described “sleep evangelist” to illustrate what our bodies may ...