Sleeping pills are commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. A study investigated if non-benzodiazepine sleeping pills increase the risk of falls.
Is it safe to take sleeping pills? What kind should you opt for? All your questions, answered.
A new pill adds to the choices but behavioral therapy can be a better option for some
I encourage everyone to spread the word about the potentially devastating effects sleeping pills can have on both short and long-term health.
New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggests
Sleeping pills have possible negative effects on your body and your sleep. Those with insomnia or experiencing jet lag may find the use of sleeping pills an effective way to combat symptoms. Simila…
Current sleep remedies risk addiction and memory problems, but a new class of medications may avoid these issues. (UPDATED) A good night’s sleep is hard to get— up to 70 million Americans have disorders that disrupt their nightly slumber and take a toll on their daily activities, according to...
In this article I rant about why you should avoid sleeping pills, and what you should do instead if you have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep.
Sleeping on the plane is crucial if you want to hit the ground running when you arrive. But which sleep aid is right for you?
Around half the benefit of taking sleeping pills comes from the placebo effect, the Daily Mail reports. Its story is based on a study that looked at the effectiveness of medicines called 'Z drugs', which are widely prescribed for insomnia...
People are relying on sleeping pills more than ever to get a good night's rest, but a new study by Scripps Clinic researchers links the medications to a 4.6 times higher risk of death and a significant increase in cancer cases among regular pill users.
America's senior citizen population appears to have trouble getting to sleep at night, based on new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A doctor is explaining what you need to know about using prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids.
Adults who reported taking sleep meds 5 or more nights per month had a 43% greater risk of developing dementia over 15 years vs their peers who rarely took sleeping pills.
Sleeping pills such as Ambien and Restoril may double someone’s risk of a car crash — and may raise the risk as much as having too much to drink.