Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests. An international research team led by scientists at the University of ...

Nightmares are more than just disturbing dreams. When they occur frequently, wake you suddenly, and begin to disrupt mood, focus, energy, and overall daily functioning, they may signal a diagnosable ...

Research has resulted in a new method of screening for sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, allows health professionals to assess children for multiple sleep problems at once, ...

Somniphobia is the fear of falling asleep that can cause anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep deprivation. Here are the symptoms ...

Not every dream is pleasant; many are disconcerting or even terrifying. Unpleasant dreams—particularly those that are frightening or deeply upsetting—are referred to as “nightmares,” and are ...