Study links past COVID infection to stronger breathing response after brief arousals from sleep
COVID-19 can leave behind fatigue, breathing difficulties and neurological symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. Because…
AI finds previously undetected health risks during sleep studies
By Nancy Lapid Aug 5 (Reuters) – We also report on another promising experimental non-opioid pain drug for…
New CHEST guideline outlines sleep apnea management during pregnancy
The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pregnancy. Published in…
Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Shaquille O’Neal launch national campaign after NBA legend learns the obstructive sleep apnea he has lived with for years is treatable
In the national campaign Watch This, O’Neal gets real about living with moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the…
Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions…
Study identifies key risk factors driving MASLD across populations
Background and aims Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 32% of the US adult population. The…
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of…
More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight
A decade-long national survey reveals a troubling trend: more US teenagers are becoming obese as motivation to lose…
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or…
Most Insomnia Meds Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea
Summary: Treating insomnia when a patient also has Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—a condition known as COMISA—is a delicate…
Impurity in Some Compounded Tirzepatide ‘Potentially Dangerous,’ Eli Lilly Warns
Compounded versions of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) containing vitamin B12 pose a potential safety risk to the public, Eli…
How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?
A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful…