What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

If you regularly have a hard time getting restful sleep, you may need a sleep study. Also called polysomnography, a sleep study is a test that's used to diagnose sleep disorders. The good news? A ...

At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. Local health experts say it affects more than 30 million adults in America. Last week in Healthbeat 4, Jessica Bowman showed you the first ...

Medicare covers sleep tests if you experience clinical signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or parasomnia. But there are some limitations depending on what condition is being screened for.

A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), also known as a daytime nap opportunity study, is a sleep study that measures excessive daytime sleepiness. The test evaluates how fast you fall asleep in a quiet ...

Medicare Part B may cover sleep studies, including polysomnographies, to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if a person shows clinical signs and their doctor provides medical evidence supporting ...

A middle-age woman with high blood pressure and epilepsy gained 50 lb over the course of 2 years. What was the best approach to diagnosing her problem? The solution was to sleep on it, said Nancy ...

I wasn’t sleeping well, so I took Thorne’s Sleep Test to uncover the cause. Here's what I learned about my out-of-whack hormones. Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She ...

Not getting enough sleep? It could be shortening your life, a new study suggests. According to research from the American College of Cardiology released Thursday, getting the right amount of good ...