Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic, "Why Can't Americans Sleep?," is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about ...

In a new book, a sleep scientist offers tips for better rest — without reaching for a pill. By Dani Blum A good night’s sleep can make us more empathetic, more creative, better parents and better ...

Prolonged sleep deprivation can have serious health effects. But can it lead to death? We asked sleep experts to find out. Gardner's 11-day experiment didn't kill him, but anyone who's experienced ...