WASHINGTON — Drivers who skimp on just a couple of hours of sleep nearly double the risk of a crash, making drowsy driving about as dangerous as drunken driving, according to a report released Dec. 6.

You're tired, you pull off the highway, and you wonder just how much rest you're allowed to get at the local rest area. In ...

(BPT) – Drowsy driving is risky and dangerously common. Many drivers are either unaware or don’t prioritize getting enough sleep as an important part of safe driving. Even though drowsy driving is ...

New research shows how deadly it can be to drive when you’re tired. The AAA study found drivers who miss two to three hours of sleep a day more than quadruple their risk of getting in a crash, ...

How can clinicians reduce crash risk in patients treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who still have persistent sleepiness? While wake-promoting agents have recently been authorized for this use, ...

WASHINGTON — All prescription sleeping pills may sometimes cause sleep-driving, federal health officials warned Wednesday, almost a year after the bizarre side effect first made headlines when Rep.

A personal account of falling asleep at the wheel led to a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. It is estimated that more than 90% of women with obstructive sleep apnea are currently undiagnosed. The ...

Are you a hazard on the highways? Do you drive impaired? Most people would answer no, but they might be deluding themselves. Far too many people drink and drive. Even a few glasses of wine can slow ...