The Brief Sleep apnea occurs when breathing is blocked by the soft tissue in the back of the throat. The most popular treatment is a continuous positive airway pressure - or CPAP machine.

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Researchers from the George Washington University have uncovered promising evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may ...

O bstructive sleep apnea (OSA), marked by numerous pauses in breathing during sleep, can cause daytime drowsiness and boost heart failure, stroke, and dementia risks. The condition appears to be ...