African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a disease caused by a parasite and spread by the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. Infections begin with mild to moderate symptoms like fever and body ...

Of all of the possible causes of nocturnal death (death while sleeping), sudden cardiac arrest is among the most common. Of these, roughly 22% occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., ...

Like sleep masks, blackout curtains can block out light that prevents you from sleeping. Unlike eye masks, they don’t offer direct contact. For some, this can be a benefit. Whether you prefer a ...

If it suddenly feels like you’re sleeping or feeling groggy more than you’re awake, you may be sleeping too much—also known as oversleeping or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The ...

The best ear plugs for sleeping help reduce unwanted sounds while you nod off, whether it's traffic or a partner snoring. We tested the most popular silicone, foam and wax, reusable and disposable ear ...

Courtesy of World's Ugliest Dog Let's hear it for these dogs! The annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California has been gathering some of the most unique ...

He added, “In general, the less that touches your body [while sleeping] the better.” People move around while sleeping, so anything you wear on or in your body is likely to shift, if not fall ...