New Pill May Replace CPAP for People with Sleep Apnea

A new experimental pill may soon offer hope to millions of people living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep...

Your Brain May Clean Itself During Sleep—and This Could Prevent Dementia

For many years, scientists believed sleep was mainly important for rest, recovery, and memory. But a new article published in the journal Science suggests...

New Bedtime Pill May Treat Sleep Apnea Better

Millions of people around the world struggle with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during...

Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of Dementia

Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of...

Could Medical Cannabis Help People Finally Sleep Better?

Millions of people around the world struggle with sleep problems every night. Some lie awake for hours trying to fall asleep, while others wake up...

Why some people with sleep apnea benefit more popular weight loss drug

Researchers have discovered that certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may experience much greater benefits from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than others. The...

New pill could replace CPAP masks for sleep apnea treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. The condition happens when the upper airway becomes...

New pill may help people with heart failure sleep and breathe better

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff...

Poor sleep may age your brain, heart, and immune system faster

Scientists have long warned that poor sleep can damage health, but new research suggests the effects may reach far deeper into the body than...

Sleeping too little—or too much—may speed up aging

Sleep is one of the most basic human needs, yet millions of people around the world struggle to get healthy sleep every night. Some people...