A study reveals that coffee doesn't affect sleep as much as previously thought, changing what we know about daily caffeine intake ...

Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (72%) say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always affects their daily activities. Adults aged 25-34 are the most likely age group (78%) to report sleepiness ...

And it is time now for science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. I am joined this week by Emily Kwong. Hi there. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. KELLY: And Hannah Chinn - hey to ...

Alkermes announced today the initiation of the Brilliance Studies, a phase 3 program that will test the safety and efficacy of alixorexton compared with placebo in adults, according to a news release.

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2025 annual meeting.

Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting. Now, research from the University of Pennsylvania ...

For some time, experts have been aware of a link between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and an increased risk of dementia. However, it was unclear how this relationship played out. Does excessive ...

NPR's Hannah Chinn and Emily Kwong talk about the microbes behind great-tasting chocolate, possible reasons for daytime drowsiness, and a curious observation about the poop of seabirds. And it is time ...