For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new options has recently come into focus.

A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% ...

(Tim Kitchen/Getty Images) Sleeping with a clunky breathing machine is a problem for many with sleep apnea, but a more comfortable alternative is on the horizon. In a recent clinical drug trial that ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities.

June 21 (UPI) --Treating obstructive sleep apnea with a type 2 diabetes medication may offer new hope for sufferers of the sleep disorder, a new study released Friday indicates. Researchers at ...

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to billions in lost productivity in the US and UK, with absenteeism and reduced ...

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk, according to a ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by oxygen desaturation due to repeated airway collapse ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A study shows an ancient breathing practice may ease sleep apnea symptoms, offering a simple, low-cost alternative to machines.

A massive veteran study found a strong connection between untreated sleep apnea and a higher chance of Parkinson’s. CPAP users had much lower odds of developing the condition. Researchers believe that ...

Nearly 54 million US adults are believed to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when muscles in your throat relax and repeatedly block your airway, causing you to stop breathing as ...