A new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews sheds light on the biological mechanisms that may explain why patients with ...

The latest research advances and scientific discoveries in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery were presented during the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) ...

Sleep is more than rest. It is the foundation of how the brain repairs, organizes, and protects itself. But when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during the night, that delicate process breaks down ...

Researchers have found a link between more severe sleep apnea and one particular environmental issue in cities. Here we ...

Researchers have found a link between more severe sleep apnea and one particular environmental issue in cities. Here we explore what their study found.

People living in areas of elevated air pollution may be at risk of more serious sleep apnea events, according to a large new study that spans multiple countries. However, being aware of your air ...

Thinking about using a CPAP machine to quell sleep apnea? It's not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues. This common treatment for sleep apnea might increase some folks' ...

Nearly 54 million US adults are believed to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when muscles in your throat relax and repeatedly block your airway, causing you to stop breathing as ...

Increased drinking, smoking, and staying up late can fuel a serious sleep problem that researchers have dubbed ’social apnea.’ Some weekend social habits such as drinking and staying up late can ...

The ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help to reduce dangerous symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—offering an alternative to medication and machines. People with a ...

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 ...