Sleep Apnea

Snoring too loudly? Doctor weighs in on myths and solutions to get better sleep

About 90 million Americans report snoring occasionally, and of those, about 37 million say they snore regularly.
Bioscience-Medicine

Biden's sleep apnea has led him to use a CPAP machine at night

Deepa Shivaram

After reporters noticed marks on the president's face Wednesday morning, the White House disclosed that the president started using a CPAP machine a few weeks ago.
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What Keeps You Up At Night? How Sleep Disruptions Impact Your Waking Hours

Jan Ross P. Sakian

Ideally, humans spend about a third of their lifespan sleeping. While children need more sleep for growth and development, most adults require 7 to 9…
Bioscience-Medicine

San Antonio Engineers Developing Miniaturized Device To Control Sleep Apnea

Wendy Rigby

Sleep apnea is a common breathing problem plaguing an estimated 22 million Americans. Some of those cases are so severe, patients have to sleep with a…
Cholesterol Provides A Clue About Heart Risks From Sleep Apnea

Angus Chen

Breathing interruptions while sleeping can triple the risk for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks. But why? Research suggests apnea may predispose blood vessels to damage.