Parents can help children establish healthy sleep habits by following these tips to ensure adequate rest and reduce sleep ...

Melatonin use in children is rising fast. But long-term safety data is limited and regulation varies wildly. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock As families return to school-term routines, sleep difficulties ...

Many children don't get enough sleep. Learn why adequate sleep is vital for their growth, development and well-being.

Minimize the use of medications that counteract melatonin as well as stimulating activities that trigger cortisol, one ...

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows a steady decline in teens (age 12-19) getting at least seven hours ...

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Many studies have looked at the effects that adolescents' use of smartphones and other devices has on their quality of sleep.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With daylight saving time coming to an end, parents can often see the effects on their sleep. But many may be mixing up a well-known sleep problem with attention hyperactivity ...

Babies and young children may breathe and absorb phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, according to recent research from the University of ...

The research reveals a significant link between excessive screen time, poor sleep quality, increased hyperactivity, and emotional issues in preschoolers, with sleep quality playing a mediating role ...

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including ...

An AIIMS Bhopal study found hidden heart, kidney and sleep-related complications in children with sickle cell disease. Read ...