The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are mathematical calculations, so they don’t necessarily represent what’s typical or ...

A new study says that married men may have triple the risk of obesity, compared to unmarried men, and that marriage seems to ...

This included standardized questions on age, sex, race or ethnicity, hypertension (treated or untreated), diabetes, prior stroke history, chronic kidney disease, elevated cholesterol, and high risk of ...

For millions of Americans who struggle with sleep apnea, using a CPAP machine might feel like an inconvenience — the mask feels uncomfortable, the machine makes noise, and keeping it on ...

Among patients with OSA, sleep surgery vs CPAP therapy or no treatment reduces the risk for motor vehicle accidents.

Pollen allergies may be linked to an elevated risk for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome, a study shows.

Share on Pinterest A large new study suggests that treating sleep apnea could help lower a person’s risk of Parkinson’s disease. Image credit: Alvaro Lavin/Stocksy. People with obstructive ...

Of those with sleep apnea, 5,284 people, or 3.4%, developed Parkinson's disease within five years, compared to 37,873 people, or 3.8% of those who did not have sleep apnea.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Obstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing-related sleep disorder, with a growing prevalence due to the ...