For the first time, researchers have shown that tackling obstructive sleep apnea’s two root causes at once, using both oxygen and a jaw-forwarding device, can dramatically cut breathing interruptions ...

Continuous positive airway pressure machines, otherwise known as CPAP, are used to help persons with sleep apnea, who may experience periods of impaired breathing through the night when throat muscles ...

Share on Pinterest Lower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular risk faced by people with this condition. Image credit: milorad kravic/Getty Images. A new study ...

Some mornings feel like trudging through thick fog. Brain’s sluggish, energy’s low, and even simple tasks seem harder than ...

When the body is deprived of oxygen during breathing interruptions caused by sleep apnea, insulin resistance can increase. This leads to higher blood sugar levels over time. Undiagnosed or untreated ...