February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 16, 2012: Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too
Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

January 03, 2012: Poor Sleep May Complicate Young Diabetics' Blood Sugar Control
Some kids with type 1 diabetes may also have sleep apnea, study suggests

December 20, 2011: Many Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes, Study Finds
Falling asleep while driving, losing temper with suspects linked to lack of Zzz's

December 14, 2011: Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients

October 28, 2011: Thyroid Surgery Linked to Improved Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Many patients had less snoring after thyroidectomy, study finds

August 12, 2011: Sleep Apnea Makes Quick Return When Treatment Stops
People who use a continuous positive airway pressure machine need to use them consistently

August 09, 2011: Sleep Apnea Could Up Risk of Dementia In Elderly Women
Odds of cognitive impairment 85 percent higher, study finds

August 08, 2011: CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
Strong evidence supports use of machine that pumps air through mask worn during sleep: review

July 29, 2011: Health Tip: When Sleep Apnea Affects Children
Here are common warning signs

July 11, 2011: Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study
Treating breathing disorder may help avoid heart conditions, researchers say

June 15, 2011: Weekend Not Long Enough to Recover From Workweek Sleep Loss
But women cope better than men with a bout of mild sleep deprivation, study finds

June 14, 2011: Sleeptime Head-Cooling Cap Eases Insomnia, Study Finds
Device was associated with a greater amount of deep, restorative sleep, researchers say

June 07, 2011: Right Side of Heart Linked to Lung Diseases, Study Finds
Findings could aid diagnosis of cardiopulmonary problems, researchers say

June 06, 2011: Weight Loss May Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms
About half of overweight study patients saw condition improve after dropping pounds

June 06, 2011: Exercise Helps Men Battling Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
Low fitness level linked to higher risk of death among males with both conditions, study finds

May 16, 2011: Tonsil Removal Might Cure Bedwetting in Some Kids With Sleep Apnea
Study shows additional benefit of the surgery for certain children

May 16, 2011: Poor Sleep Tied to Incontinence, Impotence
Two studies find links between sleep apnea and ED, and restless nights and urinary problems

May 06, 2011: Poor Sleep Might Worsen Diabetes
Researchers recommend losing weight, paying more attention to value of sleep

January 31, 2011: Drowsiness May Decline After Apnea Surgery
Small study finds daytime as well as nighttime improvement

January 20, 2011: Sleep Study May Be Advisable Before Removing Tonsils, Adenoids
The point is to identify children likely to have post-op respiratory complications, study says

January 03, 2011: Common Sleep Apnea Therapy Relieves Fatigue: Study
Comparison of CPAP device with sham treatment indicates device is effective

December 25, 2010: Could Santa's Lack of Sleep on Christmas Eve Harm His Health?
British experts note it could lead to impaired judgment, sleigh crash

November 12, 2010: Sleep Apnea May Shrink Brain's Gray Matter: Study
But research finds changes somewhat reversible with early detection, treatment

October 05, 2010: Sleep Apnea Mask May Cause Subtle Facial Changes
Study found prolonged use led to slight shifts in jaw, position of teeth

September 01, 2010: To <i>Not</i> Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier

July 30, 2010: Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep

July 12, 2010: Sleep Apnea Could Raise Heart Risks for Older Men
From middle age to age 70, the sleep-time breathing disorder could pose a hazard, study suggests

June 16, 2010: Air Pollution Tied to Breathing Problems in Sleep
Rising temperature may also play a role, study finds

May 17, 2010: For Preemies, Better Use of Oxygen Improves Survival
Common sleep apnea treatment seems to help early babies, too

April 15, 2010: Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea?
Being overweight and older increase your chances

April 08, 2010: Even Mild Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk in Men
Risk may stem from cumulative effect over many years, study suggests

April 02, 2010: Sleep Apnea Linked to Eyelid Disorder
Findings may help doctors diagnose one condition by presence of the other

March 08, 2010: Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives

February 16, 2010: Severe Sleep Apnea Has Silver Lining
Those with the worst cases report the fewest nightmares, study finds

February 09, 2010: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause
Future treatments might come in the form of a throat spray, researchers say

February 03, 2010: Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea
Gray matter changes may explain memory and other problems related to disorder, study suggests

January 19, 2010: Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts say

January 01, 2010: Health Tip: Using Nasal CPAP
How it may help sleep apnea

December 25, 2009: Health Tip: Help Manage Sleep Apnea
Suggested lifestyle changes

December 07, 2009: Urine Sample May Reveal Sleep Disorder in Kids
Procedure could negate need for more complicated testing, expert says

December 02, 2009: Ecstasy Users at Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea
The longer the drug used, the greater the sleep disturbances, study finds

November 29, 2009: Sleep Apnea May Cause Nighttime Urination
Many doctors unaware the sleep disorder boosts urine production, experts say

November 19, 2009: Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds

October 27, 2009: Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat
Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias

September 28, 2009: When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say

August 18, 2009: Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men: Report
Major study links disordered breathing to deadly cardiovascular complications

July 21, 2009: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
For kids with breathing issues, having tonsils removed helps most right after surgery

June 23, 2009: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Older men with breathing irregularities are at greater risk of heart-rhythm abnormality: study

June 12, 2009: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Positive airway pressure therapy works best when couple works together, research shows