Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep. These pauses are temporary, but they’ll partially wake you up. This can make it difficult to get a good night’s ...

The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...

The weight-loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) now has another major benefit: on Dec. 20, it became the first drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obstructive sleep apnea ...

It’s no secret that when you’re pregnant, sleep can be more difficult. Early pregnancy insomnia, difficulties getting comfortable, and the frequent late-night pee stops can all make it difficult to ...

Share on Pinterest A clinical trial shows that Zepbound and Mounjaro reduced obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in people with obesity. NurPhoto/Getty Images Around 70% of people who have obstructive ...

If a traditional CPAP machine isn't for you, you might consider the Inspire sleep apnea device as an alternative treatment option. Here's what you need to know. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things ...

Sleep apnea often goes undetected, but it can have a serious impact on your health. Here are the top symptoms and risk factors to be aware of. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Yet even if you’re a rock star at snoring ...

Maybe you know you snore like a bear, but you don’t feel much urgency to look into it. Or maybe you have been told to wear a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine for sleep apnea, but ...

In a new study, researchers investigated inflammatory cytokines that are associated with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and autoimmune diseases. They found that cytokine levels are abnormal in ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has indicated that an estimated 26 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea. (Photo: Getty) You could say that it’s difficult to ...

This is a sleep disorder that causes you to have sudden uncontrollable “sleep attacks” during the day. It causes you to feel very sleepy and suddenly fall asleep frequently throughout the day. You ...