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02 May
Sleep Apnea Linked With Late-Life Epilepsy

Sleep Apnea Linked With Late-Life Epilepsy

Add one more damaging consequence of sleep apnea to the list: New research suggests it's related to late-life epilepsy.

Late-onset epilepsy is defined as seizures that tend to begin only after the age of 60.

The condition might be related to underlying heart or b...

17 Apr
Weight-loss Drug Zepbound Eases Sleep Apnea in Company Trials

Weight-loss Drug Zepbound Eases Sleep Apnea in Company Trials

Zepbound, one of the wildly popular weight-loss drugs that millions of Americans now take, eased sleep apnea in obese adults in two company trials, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Wednesday.

First

17 Apr
Mouse Study Shows Microplastics Migrating From Gut to Other Organs

Mouse Study Shows Microplastics Migrating From Gut to Other Organs

Microplastics could be migrating from the digestive tract into the kidneys, livers and brains of human beings, a new mouse study suggests.

Lab mice exposed to microplastics in their drinking water wound up with the tiny plastic particles lodged in a number of different o...

11 Apr
Most Kids With Down Syndrome Have Sleep Apnea, But New Implant Can Help

Most Kids With Down Syndrome Have Sleep Apnea, But New Implant Can Help

Four-year-old Theo Scott was born with Down syndrome, and since the age of 1 he's also had to wear a CPAP device whenever he sleeps, to help ease his sleep apnea.

He's not alone: E...

11 Apr
Two-Thirds of Severe COVID Survivors Face Health Issues Months Later

Two-Thirds of Severe COVID Survivors Face Health Issues Months Later

People who survive a long and harrowing bout of COVID-19 do not emerge unscathed from their illness, a new study warns.

Two-thirds of severe COVID patients still have physical, psyc...

10 Apr
Company Behind Defective CPAP Machines Must Make Changes Before U.S. Production Resumes

Company Behind Defective CPAP Machines Must Make Changes Before U.S. Production Resumes

Phillips Respironics, the company responsible for the recall of millions of defective sleep apnea machines since 2021, must overhaul its production of the machines before it can resume making them in the United States, federal officials announced Tuesday.

Under a settlem...

05 Apr
Nerve Zap Treatment for Sleep Apnea Less Effective in Obese People

Nerve Zap Treatment for Sleep Apnea Less Effective in Obese People

Obese folks are less likely to benefit from a nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea that's recently been made available to them, a n...

04 Mar
More Evidence Sleep Apnea Harms Thinking, Memory

More Evidence Sleep Apnea Harms Thinking, Memory

Sleep apnea could have detrimental effects on the brain, causing memory or thinking problems, a new study suggests.

People suffering from sleep apnea are about 50% more likely to also report having memory or thinking problems, compared to those without sleep apnea, resea...

21 Feb
Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

A person's diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says.

Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20 in the journal ...

12 Feb
Many Cancer Patients With Heart Issues Also Have Sleep Apnea

Many Cancer Patients With Heart Issues Also Have Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea appears to be linked to an increased risk of heart failure among cancer patients, a new study says.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when relaxed muscles cause a blockage of the windpipe, interrupting breathing and causing a person to temporarily wake.

Th...

29 Jan
Phillips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall

Phillips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall

Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Phillips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.

The machines include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices used by ...

18 Jan
Are Your Driving Habits Pointing to a Sleep Disorder?

Are Your Driving Habits Pointing to a Sleep Disorder?

Do you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?

These sorts of driving habits could be a sign that you're getting poor sleep because you suffer from sleep apnea, a new study suggest...

04 Oct
CPAP Helps Cut Heart Risks -- But You Have to Actually Use It

CPAP Helps Cut Heart Risks -- But You Have to Actually Use It

For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have to use it consistently, a new study finds.

CPAP works by keeping your airways open duri...

11 Sep
Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life

Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life

Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine.

Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of sleep, but also for keeping people's hearts healthy.

...

08 Sep
Company Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines

Company Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines

Philips Respironics has agreed to a partial $479 million settlement to users of CPAP machines that blew gases and flecks of foam into their mouths and lungs.

Class action lawsuits against the company are ongoing, the New York Times reported.

This agreemen...

01 Sep
CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn

CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds.

People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux than those who ...

11 Aug
Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea

Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea

Childhood obesity is concerning for many reasons, among them that the severity of the sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) grows with obesity levels and age.

A

10 Aug
TENS Device Could Ease Sleep Apnea, Freeing Patients From CPAP

TENS Device Could Ease Sleep Apnea, Freeing Patients From CPAP

A small battery-operated device long used as a treatment for pain may also help patients with sleep apnea, a British study suggests.

Sleep apnea is a condition that impedes breathing during sleep, reduces oxygen intake and undermines sleep itself.

The remedy: zappi...

31 Jul
Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks

Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks

Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke as erratic breathing causes oxygen levels to drop, new research shows.

"These findings will help better characterize high-risk versions of obstructive sleep apnea," said co-author

13 Jul
In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'

In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'

More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a "sleep divorce."

They're not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they each sleep better.

"We know that poor sleep can worsen your mood, and those who are sleep dep...

29 Jun
Biden Using CPAP Machine at Night to Help Ease Sleep Apnea

Biden Using CPAP Machine at Night to Help Ease Sleep Apnea

President Joe Biden Has started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night in recent weeks to help ease sleep apnea, the White House announced Wednesday.

As reported by the Associated Press, Biden first mentioned his history of sleep apn...

24 May
Standard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients

Standard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients

When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep. An initial screening tool migh...

12 May
Sleep Apnea Boosts Odds for Long COVID

Sleep Apnea Boosts Odds for Long COVID

If you're one of the millions of folks with sleep apnea, you may be more likely to develop long COVID, a new study suggests.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea were 75% more likely to experience long COVID symptoms than people without the disorder, which is marked by pa...

11 May
Scans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Brain

Scans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Brain

Poor sleep brought on by sleep apnea may ultimately undermine the brain health of older men and women, new research suggests.

The concern stems from a new brain scan investigation that involved 140 sleep apnea patients.

"Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which ...

10 Apr
FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry Health Risks

FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry Health Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning about certain sleep apnea machines made by Philips Respironics.

Already the subject of a 2021 recall, som...

07 Apr
Sleep Apnea Might Directly Harm the Brain, Study Finds

Sleep Apnea Might Directly Harm the Brain, Study Finds

Sleep apnea is a very disruptive breathing disorder that's believed to rob millions of Americans of sound, restful sleep.

Now, a small, new study suggests the disorder may also prompt a decline in brain health among middle-aged men who have no other significant health i...

06 Apr
Your Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk

Your Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk

Sleep problems -- from snoring to sleeping too much or too little -- may be associated with elevated stroke risk, researchers say.

Snorting during sleep, having poor quality of sleep and sleep apnea may also be linked with greater risk of stroke, according to study findi...

04 Apr
Poor Sleep Plus Genes Might Raise Some Folks' Asthma Risk

Poor Sleep Plus Genes Might Raise Some Folks' Asthma Risk

A good night's sleep is important for everyone, and it may be especially sage advice for adults with a genetic susceptibility to asthma, a new study says.

Someone with poor sleep quality and a genetic link to asthma may double their chances of being diagnosed with the re...

27 Mar
Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

Sleep Apnea in Childhood Could Affect Developing Brain

Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers', a new study suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to h...

27 Mar
Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS

Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS

While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse.

"Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their role in cognitive [thinking] decline, which affects u...

15 Mar
Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping

Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping

Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired.

Many people complain about sleeping too little, but some struggle with the opposite problem: oversleeping.

Oversleeping, or hyper...

27 Feb
Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study

Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study

Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack.

This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack than folks without the s...

20 Feb
Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests.

Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely to develop hardening o...

01 Feb
Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about -- weaker bones and teeth.

Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractures and cause teeth to become loose and dental implants to fa...

24 Nov
Transgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep

Transgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep

Transgender youth are more likely than others to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and researchers now recommend these young people be screened for sleep problems.

"Transgender and gender-nonconforming identity may precede mental health disorde...

26 Oct
New TikTok Trend of Mouth Taping During Sleep Carries Dangers

New TikTok Trend of Mouth Taping During Sleep Carries Dangers

A new trend promoted on the social media platform TikTok has people taping their lips shut at bedtime -- a practice that could be dangerous, an expert warns.

The purpose of mouth taping is to keep from breathing through your mouth at night.

"If you have obstructive...

20 Sep
Have Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease? CPAP May Keep You Out of the Hospital

Have Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease? CPAP May Keep You Out of the Hospital

People with heart disease should be screened for sleep apnea, the authors of a new study suggest. They found that consistent use of a CPAP machine lowered the chances of winding up back in the hospital fo...

16 Aug
Veterans Often Reluctant to Admit Struggles With Sleep, Addictions

Veterans Often Reluctant to Admit Struggles With Sleep, Addictions

A new study of U.S. military veterans reveals they are more comfortable getting help for physical ills than for mental health issues.

"The majority of participants indicated they would be willing to seek treatment for both physical and mental health problems. However, th...

23 Jun
Need a Pill to Help You Sleep? You're Far From Alone, Survey Finds

Need a Pill to Help You Sleep? You're Far From Alone, Survey Finds

If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you are not alone.

About 28% of Americans say insomnia is taking a toll on their daily lives, and about 64% say they take sleep aids to help them

22 Apr
Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome

Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome

Children with Down syndrome are more likely than other kids to have sleep apnea, and existing treatments often fail to work.

Now, an implanted device that stimulates tongue nerves shows promise in reducing their sleep disruptions, a new study finds.

A device calle...

20 Apr
Is a Drug for Sleep Apnea on the Horizon?

Is a Drug for Sleep Apnea on the Horizon?

The most common treatments for sleep apnea are mechanical -- CPAP machines, mouthguards and the like.

But researchers think they've found a drug that might ease sleep apnea in some.

The drug sulthiame, normally used to treat epilepsy, appeared to reduce breathing p...

21 Mar
Sleep Apnea Speeds Aging, But CPAP Can Help

Sleep Apnea Speeds Aging, But CPAP Can Help

Add this to the ever-growing list of health problems tied to sleep apnea: New data shows it ages you.

But the same new small study also found that using a

09 Mar
Special Mouthguard May Be Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea

Special Mouthguard May Be Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea

Folks with sleep apnea are typically prescribed a CPAP machine to help them get a good night's sleep, but there's an alternative to the clunky, noisy devices that is growing in popularity.

Oral ap...

15 Feb
Is Sleep Apnea CPAP Useless for Folks Over 80?

Is Sleep Apnea CPAP Useless for Folks Over 80?

It's called CPAP for short, and the treatment helps millions with sleep apnea breathe better at night. But new research suggests it might not make any difference for patients over 80.

"By all the measu...

07 Feb
Searching for Good Sleep? Here's What You're Doing Right - and Wrong

Searching for Good Sleep? Here's What You're Doing Right - and Wrong

Many Americans are working hard to get a good night's sleep, and feeling the effects when they miss the mark.

About 32% of people feel more tired these days than they did before the pandemic began, according to the results of a new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey. ...

27 Sep
AHA News: Exercise May Reduce Sleep Apnea and Improve Brain Health

AHA News: Exercise May Reduce Sleep Apnea and Improve Brain Health

Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds.

Exercise training could be a useful supplemental treatment for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, the research showed. The condition is char...

20 Sep
Sleep Apnea Patients Struggle as Common CPAP Machine Is Recalled

Sleep Apnea Patients Struggle as Common CPAP Machine Is Recalled

Millions of U.S. sleep apnea patients are scrambling to find ways to protect their nightly slumber, following a voluntary recall from one of the nation's leading manufacturers of CPAP breathing machines.

Philips Respironics agreed to a voluntary recall of continuous posi...

18 Aug
Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans

Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans

A recall of more than a dozen types of Philips breathing machines because of potential cancer risks has millions of Americans struggling to find replacements to deal with sleep disorders, breathing problems and respiratory emergencies.

The recall involves certain Respiro...