Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Sleep is important for everyone – but do women require more than men? This has been an ongoing discussion among researchers and medical experts, as they weigh the various biological factors that come ...

In the never-ending battle of the sexes, a new topic has entered the conversation: Do men or women need more sleep? The rumor is that women need more, but is there truth to it? In general, sleep, ...

Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or ...

The buzz is growing around sleep apnea right now, thanks to a potential “sleep apnea pill” and other promising new treatments on the horizon. Yet experts say the next real breakthrough won’t come from ...

Midlife sleep habits may matter more than previously thought. A large study finds that poor sleep, alongside high blood pressure and nicotine use, sharply increases the risk of heart problems in ...