As a young physician in Sydney, Australia in 1979, Colin Sullivan conceived of an experiment to help people with nighttime breathing issues. After several months of waiting for the right patient, he ...

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 ...

A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over 25 million adults in the US suffer from obstructive sleep apnea ...

The White House confirmed Wednesday that President Biden has been using a CPAP machine, a device commonly used to address sleep apnea, to improve his sleeping in recent weeks. Biden, 80, disclosed in ...

There's a problem though. CPAP doesn't seem to improve CVD-related outcomes. In some cases, it's even harmful. Let's do a quick review. In 2005, the CANPAP study found CPAP didn't improve a composite ...

Worried about looking and sounding like Darth Vader while using a CPAP machine? Fear not — CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) technology — has come a long way since its inception in the early ...

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Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.