Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder affecting nearly 30 million people in the U.S., often has symptoms that go overlooked.

Pulse oximetry on the finger detects decreases in blood oxygen, a key marker of sleep apnea screening and diagnosis. These finger oximeters are less sensitive in people with darker skin pigment, which ...

Annual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care ...

New research finds obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher muscle mass index but lower muscle density, signaling ...

Having both OSA and insomnia makes treatment more complex. Learn why addressing both is critical for heart health and how ...

Sleep Apnea Solution author Dylan Petkus, MD, has developed a non-device, behavior-based alternative approach to sleep apnea.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Most people know that factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking can increase this risk. However, a new study suggests that ...

In this randomized controlled trial, proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (pHGNS) was effective in improving obstructive ...

Teddy Roosevelt, Long Island’s only U.S. president, inspired the “teddy bear” doll that little tykes once snuggled with for a good night’s sleep. At bedtime, though, you wouldn't want to be near the ...

Editor at Large We all have cause to take climate change personally. Not only do higher temperatures lead to such mega-events as droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and floods, they also affect human ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect sleep in several ways, including increasing the risk of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). PTSD is a mental health condition ...