sleep disruption

Why do women in their 50s find it so hard to get a good night's sleep?

Five health news stories from the past week you should know about:

Does what you eat affect how well you sleep? The answer appears to be yes, and we're not just talking about midnight snacking.

Ask anyone who's spent time in a hospital: One of the most annoying things is how the nurses wake you during the night to check your vital signs. Wouldn't it be better for our health to let us sleep?