A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep ...

June 9 (UPI) A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive ...

Share on Pinterest Former 9/11 ground zero cleanup worker Rubiela Arias demonstrates the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device that she uses. Image credit: ED JONES/Getty Images ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

For people who snore, a diagnosis of sleep apnea can be a big relief. The condition, which causes people to stop breathing repeatedly while sleeping, is linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your airway partially or completely blocks during sleep, causing snoring and repeated awakenings. It can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, ...