Dreams and nightmares occur mostly during rapid eye movement sleep, more commonly called REM sleep. Yeh said experiencing ...

The same may well hold true for lupus, a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy organs, including the brain, ...

Having a nightmare is normal and usually not a cause of concern. From stress to anxiety to sleep disorders, several factors can contribute to it, but most of the time, they resolve on their own or ...

Because nightmares have so many different potential causes, Dr. Winter says it can be helpful to work with a healthcare provider to try to pinpoint what’s behind them.

New research out of the U.K. suggests that women are more likely to report having nightmares than their male counterparts -- a finding which would further confirm similar findings in past research.