Insomnia may seem like a minor complaint, but it can have debilitating effects. At least 10 per cent of UK adults suffer from lack of sleep at some time, which can affect productivity at work...
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Change your sleeping habits. This can correct the problem without the need for drugs. Good sleeping habits include regular sleeping times, a comfortable bed, a quiet room with a comfortable...
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Among elderly hospitalised patients, diphenhydramine given to aid sleep comes with an increased risk of delirium and other adverse events.
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It is with great relief that we can report on the speed and efficiency of our drugs watchdogs, which act to protect us. In the UK this week, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency...
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American doctors have found that melatonin the supplement used to help improve sleep patterns can cause seizures in children, and make attacks more frequent if the child already suffers from them. ...
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Melatonin, the wonder supplement being taken for everything from jet lag to insomnia, may interfere with usual sleep patterns. ...
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What Doctors Don't Tell You
Nan Kathryn Fuchs PhD
National Sleep Foundation
David S. Sobel MD
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ND MSW
Ray Sahelian MD