01/16/2026
Medical myths: How much sleep do we need?
Although we all know sleep is vital to maintain good health, there are still many unanswered questions. And, over the millennia, a variety of myths and half-truths have developed and stuck. In this Special Feature, we hack into some of the myths that surround sleep...
In this Special Feature, we investigate five myths associated with sleep. Among other questions, we ask whether sleep deprivation truly can be fatal.