It’s every insomniac’s greatest fear: What if I never fall asleep? For people who suffer from a disease called fatal familial insomnia, that’s the lethal certainty. The middle-aged patients quickly ...

"I just don't understand it. According to the history given by her friend, she hasn't slept in eight days and there have been no behavioral indications that she has slept since being admitted. We'll ...

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 30 percent of adults have experienced insomnia in some form [PDF]. But when it comes to symptoms, causes, and treatments, the disorder is ...

Disclosure: Joyce Schenkein, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Disclosure: Pasquale Montagna, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.