For those who are just curious about whether they are sleeping properly or not, the “spoon test” might be a good option. This ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), also known as a daytime nap opportunity study, is a sleep study that measures excessive daytime sleepiness. The test evaluates how fast you fall asleep in a quiet ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. Local health experts say it affects more than 30 million adults in America. Last week in Healthbeat 4, Jessica Bowman showed you the first ...

Medicare covers sleep tests if you experience clinical signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or parasomnia. But there are some limitations depending on what condition is being screened for.

The study found late nights and alcohol use are some of the ways that can lead to disruptions in breathing during sleep, and ...

A lack of sleep can make it extraordinarily difficult to retain information. Two new studies uncover why this is and what is happening inside the brain during sleep and sleep deprivation to help or ...

An international study shows new drug improves sleep, health in patients diagnosed with obesity and sleep apnea. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international ...

Medicare covers sleep tests when you show clinical signs and symptoms of specific disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or parasomnia. Medicare covers different types of sleep studies (Types I ...