Along with patience, practice, consistent sleep cues and lots of cuddles, many parents swear by white noise machines for ...

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Days after giving birth to a baby boy, mom dies of strep A in hospital Celina died on Jan. 19. The coroner has told the family his final report won't be available for two or three months ...

It is recommended that adults obtain at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Some things you can do to promote sleep are blocking out light in your bedroom, avoiding blue light before bed ...

The best baby shower gifts aren't always easy to pick out, but we're here to help. If you’ve landed on this page, we’ve got a sneaky suspicion you’re a little bit stumped about what baby ...

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating our attention and sleep. Anyone with insomnia knows the impatience and ...

For some people getting too much sleep is a rare dream, for others it’s a habit they’re trying to curb. But should you stop? And how much sleep is too much? While we’re used to being told ...

“While the recommendation for most adults is still around seven to nine hours of sleep, there’s a shift away from pursuing a one-size-fits-all ‘magic number,’” says sleep expert Wendy ...

Tart cherry juice? Kiwi? Experts are still untangling how certain foods and diets may affect our sleep. By Alice Callahan If you used to drink warm milk before bedtime as a child, or if you ...