Sleep apnea linked to type 2 diabetes: Study
Lead author Renee S. Aronsohn, MD, of the University of Chicago declared that the study demonstrates "for the first time that there is a clear, graded inverse relationship between [obstructive sleep...
View ArticleSnoring more prevalent in obese kids, say experts
Researchers from Italy have found that children who are obese also have an increased tendency to snore more, as compared to their slim counterparts. The researchers also stated that obese children are...
View ArticleSix hours of sound sleep is the key to long life-- study
The study, published in the online journal ‘Sleep medicine,’ claims that less than five hours a night is just not enough, and more than eight hours might be too much.Based on the study findings,...
View ArticleNew implant to help sleep apnea patients
Loud snoring can be an indicator of sleep apnea, a dangerous sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide.Apnea leads to repeated awakenings causing sleep deprivation, an increased risk of car...
View ArticleLow-energy diet improves sleep disorder in obese men
Researchers found potential improvements in men with OSA after losing weight by adhering to a very low energy diet.Tags: obesitystudysleep apnealong term benefitslow-energy dietSection: Top StoryNews:...
View ArticleMost Common Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder is a medical problem of abnormal behaviors associated with sleep. Falling asleep at inappropriate times, falling or staying asleep with difficulty, sleeping for long durations are some...
View ArticleFragmented sleep impairs memory retention
The study, based on the findings of an analysis of laboratory rodents, reveals that the sleeps’ continuity, regardless of its quality or quantity, is crucial for good memory retention.News: Mental...
View ArticleObesity and Sleeping Pills Consumption Increases Mortality Risks
According to the new study conducted by the researchers at Scripps Health Foundation, obese people using sleeping pills, even as less as 18 or fewer pills in a year, were at a significantly higher...
View ArticleSurgery can be effective treatment for sleep apnea
Millions of people suffer from this potentially dangerous sleep disorder but are unaware of it. In India itself about 16 percent of the people are affected by the disease.News: SurgeryTags:...
View ArticleSleep apnea linked to increased cancer risk
According to the findings of a new study, people suffering from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep, are more susceptible to developing cancer as against...
View ArticleSleep Apnea treatments lower odds for high blood pressure
According to the findings of a pair of studies published in the May 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, people with obstructive sleep apnea who are treated using the...
View ArticleCan’t manage a shut-eye? Losing a few kilograms may be the answer
It has also been seen that a poor sleep pattern can result in weight gain. Researchers have listed a positive link between sleep deprivation and obesity. The people who have a larger girth and show an...
View ArticleTake a rest!! Don’t drive when drowsy, say health officials
The study resultTags: obesitysleep apneasleepdrivingsleep disorderssleepinesshealth officialsinsufficient sleepdrowsydrive a carridedata figuresfatal traffic accidentsSection: Editor's ChoiceNews:...
View ArticleA bedtime tipple can prompt quick but “less satisfying” sleep pattern
The evidence on sleep studyTags: Insomniasleep apneasnoringalcohol dependencesleep patternFragmented sleepsleep slumberSection: In FocusNews: R&DRegion: USArticles: Research & Development
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Breathprint – The new ‘fingerprints’
According to new findings, ‘breathprints' obtained from people’s exhaled breath are unique and specific to each individual.Tags: diabetesasthmasleep apneaLung cancerchronic obstructive pulmonary...
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