Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower risk of heart disease, study finds
Busy week have you catching up on sleep during the weekend? That may be good for your heart health, according to new research.
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Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
Benefits of the Scandinavian sleep method, explained by a sleep expert
Having trouble sleeping, but a sleep divorce feels too drastic? Here's what to know about the Scandinavian sleep method and if it's right for you.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
More than 18% of kids have taken melatonin for sleep. Is it safe?
With daylight saving time approaching, should parents give kids melatonin gummies to help them sleep? A doctor shares what to know about the supplement and possible side effects.
We lose an hour of sleep to daylight saving. Here's how to cope
Daylight saving time for 2024 is here, which means we lost an hour of sleep as we "spring forward." Here's how to deal with the time change, according to experts.
Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity
According to Shelby Harris, while the duration of sleep is crucial, the quality of that sleep is equally, if not more, important for maintaining heart health.
Can tart cherry juice, magnesium really help you sleep? Experts weigh in
The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.
Cameron Diaz on sleep divorce: "We should normalize separate bedrooms"
Cameron Diaz isn't alone — more Americans are choosing separate bedrooms, a practice known as "sleep divorce," as a way to prioritize sleep.
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions. Here's what to know.
The CDC released the first nationally representative estimate of how many Americans have chronic fatigue syndrome. Here's what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
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U.K. expanding its sugar tax to include milk-based drinks
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FDA official claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
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These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns
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Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows
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Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Gym owner, 36, fights to crush milestones after surviving severe stroke
Donald "Frue" McAvoy and his fiancée were having a quiet day at home when his vision went black and his airway collapsed.
Washington resident dies from rare strain of bird flu, health officials say
The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.