Sleep Apnea

President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea — here's what to know about the disorder

Combating daytime sleepiness can take more than getting a good night's rest

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Children's Health

Not all children with sleep apnea snore; here's how to recognize the disorder

Sleep apnea children

Millions of Americans rely on sleeping pills to fall asleep, but doctors say they're a short-term solution

Sleeping pills

A good night's sleep can be elusive for many people with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes and sleep disorders

Snoring can be more than a nuisance for your bed partner – it may be a sign of sleep apnea

Snoring sleep apnea

Sleep talking is quite common, but it can hint at a bigger health problem

Sleep talking prevention

Children's Health

Sleep apnea during childhood may increase hypertension risk in teen years

sleep apnea in children

Not getting enough REM sleep may shorten your life

REM sleep mortality rate

Stepping up your fitness game can decrease your risk of developing sleep apnea

Exercise sleep apnea risk

Sleep apnea can increase cancer risk in women, study finds

Sleep apnea elevated cancer risk

I’m a CPAP dropout: Why many lose sleep over apnea treatment

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Five ways to stop snoring

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Hoping to sleep better? Researchers debunk common myths

How to get better sleep

Some things to consider before picking a position in bed

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New study finds snoring-related health risks to be worse for women

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Penn professor highlights why your rideshare driver could fall asleep at the wheel

Carroll - Devine Lorraine Hotel on Broad Street

Following train crashes, Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer call for mandatory sleep apnea testing

PATCO Train Collingswood

Study: Sleep issues may be linked to long-term health implications

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Study suggests asthma, sleep apnea connection

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