New research suggests that cultural norms and expectations play a role in how much sleep people need for optimal health.

In the third trimester of her pregnancy, Melissa Nevarez-Brewster wasn’t sleeping well. “I woke up every hour or hour and a ...

One bad night of sleep can disrupt your metabolism, but it's easy to get back on track. Here's how to recover from a bad night of sleep, according to doctors.

Yet greater awareness of sleep deprivation’s consequences hasn’t translated into a better-rested populace. Data from the CDC ...

Certain health conditions can also disrupt sleeping patterns, such as pregnancy, autism spectrum disorders, cancer or mental health problems, per the National Institutes of Health. Sleep disorders ...

A new study by Frontiers in Psychology discovered that consuming cheese before bed could lead to “bizarre or disturbing ...

In late April and early May 2025, a rumor spread online that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration fired the National Institutes of Health (NIH) team behind "Safe to Sleep," a public ...

The firings and billion-dollar research grant cuts at NIH in Trump's first 100 days back in office 03:15. The National Institutes of Health has laid off hundreds more staff, multiple current and ...

Health experts explain magnesium's role in preventing disease, improving sleep, reducing anxiety and supporting bone health, with guidance on dietary sources and supplement options.

NPR reached out to the National Institutes of Health for comment. In an email, the agency said "no final decision has been made regarding the future of the Safe to Sleep campaign." ...

The elimination of the National Institutes of Health’s role in the program, which helped slash infant deaths in the 2000s, comes at a time when sleep-related deaths among infants have increased.