Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Sleep – we all need it, but how much? Turns out it’s not as clear-cut as ...

Americans, by and large, are starved for sleep. While seven to nine hours of sleep a night is generally recommended, a survey by US News revealed 58% of us sleep six to seven hours a night, while one ...

Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them. By Eric Berger When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a ...

Drift off in no time thanks to these expert-approved sleep hacks. Not only will they help you fall asleep faster, but they'll ...

A lack of sleep can affect your blood pressure, causing it to rise and increasing your risk of hypertension. Learn why and ...

Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. When jolted awake by the blare of an alarm ...

President Trump gets about 4 hours of sleep a night. People who can get by with less than 6 hours of sleep are known as short sleepers. Those with short sleep syndrome make up less than 3 percent of ...