Use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study (Chest, October 2010, ...

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS ...

Women’s sleep apnea symptoms differ from men’s and can often be confused with hormonal shifts. Researchers are working to close the detection gap. In midlife, women are told to expect disruption.

Some sleep therapy masks made by Philips Respironics present a potential risk of serious injury for people with pacemakers or other metallic implants. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...

Real quick: What image comes to mind when I ask you to picture a “typical” sleep apnea patient? Chances are, you imagined someone overweight, sedentary, middle-aged... and male. We’ve made some real ...

Liran Oren, Ph.D., (left) is shown with Ephraim Gutmark, Ph.D., and Ann Romaker, MD, and the VortexPAP device. Nearly 40 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Council on ...