New research on ‘slow-wave sleep’ may have implications for others battling insomnia, including people with anxiety and ...

Mellodie-Ocean Jarman was on her way to a routine pregnancy scan when she felt faint. Days later, she and her newborn died of unknown causes.

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A hypnic jerk is a sudden involuntary twitch or muscle contraction that occurs as you fall asleep. Also known as sleep starts, these hypnic jerks may jolt the entire body or affect only one part, like ...

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The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired. Feeling tired? You're not alone – and you may be ...

Life-threatening bleeds continue to rise at a maternity unit that requires "immediate improvements", inspectors have said. A mother, who is also an Afghan doctor, says she had better pain relief ...

Metabolic syndrome risk is significantly higher among women who experience persistent short sleep from pregnancy to 2 to 7 years after delivery, according to study results published in JAMA Network ...

As many as 70 million people have consistent sleeping issues. Not getting enough sleep each night can raise a person’s risk for several health concerns, including cognitive decline and dementia.