CBT-I is a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Here's how it works and why doctors recommend it.

As many of you know when I work with patients one of the things I try to do is meet them where they are in the process of getting to sleep (or not). That could mean: Working with their doctor to ...

They found that drugs tend to cause more sleep problems for boys. The problems dissipate, but never completely go away, the longer children continue to take the medication. "Sleep impairment is ...

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist prescribed for weight management in some adults. Unlike other GLP-1 ...

In the quiet hours of night, millions of Americans reach for sleeping pills, hoping to find relief from restless thoughts and sleepless nights. While these medications promise the allure of peaceful ...

A large U.S. study suggests that older adults hospitalized with delirium may experience better outcomes when treated with trazodone, commonly used to treat depression and sleep problems, rather than ...

Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults over the age of 65 experiencing insomnia symptoms. In a new study, researchers in the Penn ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have occasional difficulty when going to sleep and/or getting back to sleep. I have tried Ambien, trazodone, clonazepam and Lunesta. All have their pros and cons. My question regards ...

Sleep is one of the pillars of health at every age, yet for many people over 60 it becomes frustratingly elusive. Trouble falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, early morning rising, or ...

Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia spend ...

A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study ...