NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The sleeping aid Ambien (also called zolpidem) taken 3 to 7 nights per week is safe and effective for at least 6 months in people who suffer from chronic insomnia, ...

Cannabinol (CBN), a component of cannabis, is being touted as a sleep aid. Researchers in Australia did a thorough study of CBN in rats and also discovered that a CBN metabolite that is less effective ...

If you find it increasingly difficult to sleep as you age, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, 11.9 percent of adult ...

For the first time, there's scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally ...

Doctors are chiming in after Hunter Biden claimed that sleeping pills could have contributed to his father’s apparent cognitive struggles during the 2024 presidential debates. Former President Joe ...

Parenting brings many joys, but sleep deprivation is not one of them. So, it’s no wonder that moms and dads are willing to take some drastic measures—in the form of sleep medications—when it comes to ...

This column is the last in a series on the importance of adequate sleep for optimal mental and physical health, based on “Why We Sleep” by sleep scientist Matthew Walker, PhD. “Adequate sleep” refers ...