Sleeping pill prescriptions rise with economic woes

Job and economy-related stress is causing a boom in at least one business, experts say. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Walgreen offers free care to unemployed, uninsured

The drugstore chain Walgreen is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Avoid pistachios, FDA says

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

It Pays To Sleep: Prioritize Rest To Boost Health, Morale And Revenue

Now more than ever, Americans need their shut-eye. Unfortunately, sleep is usually one of the first things people scrimp on when time is short and stress is high. In a turbulent economy, nearly 30 percent of Americans lose sleep at least a few nights per week, according to a 2009 Sleep in America poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Late Bedtimes Linked to Heart Disease

Title: Late Bedtimes Linked to Heart Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/31/2009 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Kroger recalls pistachios in 31 states

The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Baby’s Sleep Position May Not Affect Severity of Head Flattening

Title: Baby's Sleep Position May Not Affect Severity of Head Flattening
Category: Health News
Created: 3/28/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2009 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Tips for shopping for health insurance

A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Large Users Of Zopiclone Assessed As Impaired

A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows a positive link between the amount of the hypnotic (sleeping medicine) zopiclone in the blood and the chance of being assessed as impaired in a clinical examination. The study also included drivers who only showed alcohol in their blood test. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Retired National Football League Linemen Have High Incidence Of Sleep Apnea

Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League (NFL) players, and particularly in linemen, according to Mayo Clinic research. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the growing body of research examining the relationship between sleep apnea and heart disease, the investigators say. The study will be presented Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin