Nearly 20% of American adults use a drug to help them sleep, either occasionally or regularly, health officials reported Wednesday. Sleep medications, sold both over-the-counter and by prescription, ...

The first medication for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Dec. 20, the FDA announced that the agency has approved Eli Lilly’s Zepbound ...

Various medications can help people fall asleep, stay asleep, or both, such as doxepin (Silenor) and Ramelteon (Rozerem). But, there may be some risks and side effects. Several are only for short-term ...

Approximately 20% adults in the U.S. may be taking medication — either occasionally or regularly — to fall or to stay asleep, according to data recently released in January. The Centers of Disease ...

A new Rutgers study suggests that sleep aids may do more than mitigate insomnia: They might also help reduce cravings for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Why? It comes down to a ...

Zepbound, a drug that rivals Ozempic, may one day be a treatment for sleep apnea, according to results from a new study. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, ...

Nearly one in five American adults say they turn to medication either occasionally or regularly to help them sleep, according to new research shared by U.S. health officials — which also showed use is ...

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, researchers in the Penn ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. It’s long established that sleep plays a ...