Hot nights are disruptive to our natural sleep rhythms. The data shows a 45% increase in episodes of sleep apnea on the hottest days when compared to the cooler ones. The study found a combination of ...

Snoring is the 'hallmark of sleep apnea', a doctor says, but there are other signs and metrics to look for on your sleep ...

If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you likely already know that a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device ...

Nearly a quarter of people in a global analysis of Samsung Health users showed indicators associated with sleep apnea risk, ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

Most hypnotics (sleep medications) for insomnia (sleep disorder) do not worsen obstructive sleep apnea but emphasize the need ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

Researchers found that the medication sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions and improved oxygen levels overnight in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The findings were published recently ...

People with a common sleep disorder may find relief through a surprising, simple and natural source: blowing through a conch shell. Researchers have recently found that conch or shankh blowing on a ...

Sleep apnea is a serious condition, causing breathing to stop and start several times during sleep. The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea, where the throat narrows, blocking ...