New findings link commonly prescribed drugs to certain health risks—prompting experts to urge caution for older adults.

HealthDay News — Reducing future use of sleep medications could help older adults live healthier lives with fewer limitations, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in The Lancet Regional ...

When you want to sleep, you go to bed, lie down, and close your eyes. Simple, right? Well, not quite. For many, this is a luxury they cannot afford. Global data shows that one in every six adults ...

Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — 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, ...

A new study from Penn State University found that older adults who experience symptoms of insomnia and/or use sleep medications face a substantially higher risk of developing disabilities that affect ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine to treat sleep apnea on Friday—marking a significant win for the drug company Eli Lilly, which had Zepbound ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) surveyed U.S. adults and found that 72% say sleepiness sometimes, often or ...