Today Show Looks at Drowsy Teen Drivers

The Today Show recently featured a segment on drowsy driving among teenagers. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2006 Sleep in America poll, 51 percent of all adolescents who drive reported that they had driven drowsy at least once in the past year. Among those adolescents, 5 percent had nodded off or fallen asleep while [...]

Former Foundation Secretary Appointed to NTSB

The president has designated former National Sleep Foundation Secretary Christopher A. Hart as the National Transportation Safety Board’s new vice chairman, according to a press release by the agency.

NTSB Makes Recommendations on Sleep Apnea

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued six recommendations to the Federal Aviation Agency regarding pilot fatigue and obstructive sleep apnea.

Post Article Examines ‘Crash Pads’

A recent article in the Washington Post looked at crash pads, makeshift homes used as an inexpensive housing option for regional airline flight crews struggling to pay rent away from home.

Sleepless on Pennsylvania Avenue

If you think your work schedule is demanding, try being an adviser for the president. A recent article in the Washington Post examined the hectic schedules of members of President Obama’s Administration, including their bouts with sleepless nights and fatigue.

New Rules Needed to Reduce Pilot Fatigue

The Federal Aviation Administration stated on Wednesday that recommendations for new rules aimed at limiting pilot fatigue need to be submitted by Sept. 1, according to a recent USA Today article.

Caffeine, Technology Affecting Teens’ Ability to Stay Alert

The use of nighttime media-related technology and a reliance on caffeinated beverages are affecting teens’ ability to stay alert and fully functional throughout the day, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.

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