New minimally invasive technique could treat moderate-to-severe sleep apnea
In under 90 minutes, a new, less invasive procedure has shown it can improve breathing in people with sleep apnea.
The method, called percutaneous hypoglossal...
Sleep loss can cause silent brain damage
We all know that a bad night's sleep can make us feel slow, foggy, and irritable the next day. Now, a new study explains...
Pink noise may harm REM sleep and your health
Many people use sound machines or apps that play pink noise to help them sleep better. But new research from the University of Pennsylvania...
‘Yo-yo dieting’ may quietly harm women’s metabolism
Many people try to lose weight more than once in their lives. They diet, lose weight, then slowly gain it back. This pattern is...
What an ancient jellyfish can teach us about the evolution of sleep
An upside-down jellyfish drifts in a shallow lagoon, rhythmically contracting its translucent bell.
By night that beat drops from roughly 36 pulses a minute to...
How sleep apnea can quietly harm your brain
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a sleep problem that many people around the world have. It happens when the muscles in your throat...
New diabetes drug works faster and helps you lose weight
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
Being a “night owl” could quietly hurt your heart, research warns
Many people see themselves as night owls. They feel more alert in the evening, enjoy staying up late, and often struggle with early mornings.
While...
Why you fall asleep on the sofa but not in bed
Have you ever dozed off on the sofa while watching TV, only to find yourself wide awake once you crawl into bed? You’re not...
How stress makes gut inflammation worse
For a long time, people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have said that stress makes their symptoms worse.
Doctors have noticed this too, but until...