As many as 70 million people in the U.S. have problems with sleep, and many are increasingly turning to melatonin supplements to help them fall asleep. People generally perceive these over-the-counter ...

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A teacher’s union in Kentucky is asking Fayette County Public Schools to consider implementing parking lots where the families of students who live in their cars can sleep safely. The program, ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Some homeless people who lived at the City of San Diego’s safe sleeping sites are speaking out about violent assaults at the taxpayer-funded camp sites. “The safe sleeping site was ...

In the quiet hours of the night, many exhausted parents find themselves making a decision that feels natural, even comforting—bringing their baby into bed. Co-sleeping, or bed-sharing, is often seen ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting the importance of using safe practices when tucking an infant in for a restful night’s sleep during ...

DETROIT – Every two to three days, a baby in Michigan dies due to unsafe sleep practices, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In response, the Detroit Health Department ...

October is SIDS Awareness Month, an urgent reminder for parents and caregivers that the wrong sleep setup can put babies in danger. Consumer Reports has found that some infant products marketed for ...

CINCINNATI — With more than 4,000 Cincinnati Public Schools families experiencing homelessness each school year—many living out of their cars—district leaders are looking to turn a simple parking lot ...

A bassinet can serve as a safe place to put your infant down to sleep, and its smaller footprint means you can often fit it next to your bedside or move it around your home more easily than a crib.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson is set to launch its first "safe sleeping site", Star Village, aimed at providing shelter for women and non-binary individuals experiencing homelessness. The site, ...

We are learning more about a new plan to help homeless Cincinnati Public Schools students. One of the parking lots at Taft Elementary will transform into a safe sleep lot for families in a couple of ...