You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast ...

A study published in Cell Stem Cell on February 5, 2026, traces a direct signaling chain from sleep-deprived brains to damaged intestinal tissue in mice, identifying the vagus nerve as the critical ...

Learn small habits that even the busiest people can adopt to help set them up for longer, more restful bouts of sleep.

For decades, we’ve been trained to think about weight as it relates to physical activity—as in, regular workouts are key to maintaining a healthy body weight. Yet as scientists’ understanding of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Mapodile/E+/Getty Images) Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee as an early morning pick-me-up, but caffeine's powers could extend far ...

Sleep banking involves getting extra sleep in advance to help maintain alertness and cognitive performance during sleep ...

The amount of quality sleep we get plays a very important role in maintaining good health. When asked, nearly half of people report getting less sleep than they need and that it negatively impacts ...

A student sleeps in bed. Clinical psychologist Kara Duraccio said a good night's rest will impact many aspects of a person's life. (Patsy Buyack) Although student life is busy, getting adequate sleep ...

We all know the feeling of being cranky, volatile, and emotionally sensitive after a poor night of sleep. Until now, the neural mechanisms that tamper with our emotions when we haven’t gotten enough ...

People with a certain sleep habit are at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. According to a new study, your sleep ...

Over the years, I’ve treated hundreds of patients who struggle with both sleep and weight issues. Many of them are women. From patients, I often hear: “I’m not sleeping well. And I can’t seem to lose ...