The reasons we reciprocate yawns is hard-wired into our brains, a primitive reflex that if better understood could help treat disorders such as Tourette syndrome. Researchers at the University of ...

Yawning is an automatic body response to tiredness or stress. Less commonly, excessive yawning can also be a sign of an underlying health condition. It can be related to the vagus nerve, sleep ...

A yawn is an involuntary reflex that involves opening the mouth wide and taking in a deep breath, followed by a slow exhale. Several theories exist about why we yawn, but researchers have not proven ...

Beyond mere tiredness, frequent yawning might signal serious health concerns. Research links excessive yawning to neurological disorders like epilepsy and stroke, potential issues with your autonomic ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they created a ...

ATLANTA – Now that summer is over and the alarm clock is our enemy, it’s no wonder we’re yawning more than ever. When we yawn, it seems everyone around us follows suit. There’s been a lot of research ...