Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is a Real Problem Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common problem. A recent American Medical ...

Credit: Getty Images Early recognition and management of obstructive sleep apnea are critical to preventing cardiovascular, cognitive, and metabolic complications in older adults. Screening for OSA ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has indicated that an estimated 26 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea. (Photo: Getty) You could say that it’s difficult to ...

It’s no secret that when you’re pregnant, sleep can be more difficult. Early pregnancy insomnia, difficulties getting comfortable, and the frequent late-night pee stops can all make it difficult to ...

If you have overweight or obesity, losing 5–10% of your body weight may help reduce or resolve sleep apnea symptoms. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can cause problems with your ...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) offers a potential novel therapeutic option for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to results from a phase III study. TENS ...

Leaving sleep apnoea untreated could accelerate heart ageing and increase a person’s risk of early death, a new study has ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the obesity treatment tirzepatide (Zepbound, Eli Lilly) for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. The ...

Anyone can develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but there are certain risk factors that can make some people more susceptible to the condition than others. “Obesity, by far, is the main risk factor, ...

The link between OSA and headaches is well established. “Morning headaches have long been recognized as a marker for sleep apnea,” says Avram Gold, MD, director of the sleep medicine fellowship at the ...