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FDA To Drugmakers: Lower Doses For Sleeping Pills

The makers of Ambien and similar sleeping pills will be required to lower the dosage of their drugs due to studies suggesting patients face a higher risk of injury due to morning drowsiness.

2013/01/10

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CDC: 1 In 24 Admit Nodding Off While Driving

This could give you nightmares: 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving. And health officials behind the study think the number is probably higher.

2013/01/04

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Some Local Parents Want High Schoolers To Sleep In

A petition drive is urging the Arlington Independent School District to push back the high school start time. Some parent’s think the 7:35 a.m. start time is too early for their children.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/10/22

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Snoring Kids May Have More Behavioral Issues

Snoring in children may be more than a noise problem. It may lead to behavioral problems.

2012/08/14

Yawn: The Clock Strikes An Hour Early On Sunday

Watch out — it’s that time again; not a minute to spare. At 2 a.m. local time Sunday, daylight saving time sends standard time to the bench until the fall.

2012/03/09