Morning people get more out of CPAP machines

Early birds are more likely to follow guidelines for using CPAP machines for sleep apnea, using them for longer periods at night.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
March 20, 2023 ~7 min

Sleep apnea linked to weak bones and teeth

People with obstructive sleep apnea may be at risk for low bone mineral density, which can weaken bones and teeth and is an indicator of osteoporosis.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 30, 2023 ~4 min


In 20 years, sleep apnea deaths have only risen for Black men

More Black men have been dying from sleep apnea than Black women and white people of both genders over 20 years, a new study shows.

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
May 4, 2022 ~7 min

7 things you should know about sleep apnea and CPAP

There are pros and cons to using a CPAP machine for obstructive sleep apnea. But people need to know it's not the only treatment solution.

Kathy Katella-Yale • futurity
April 27, 2022 ~15 min

Sleep apnea can make driving dangerous for older drivers

Older adults are more likely to experience sleep apnea. That could put them at higher risk for having an accident while driving.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 21, 2022 ~7 min

Sleep apnea can make driving dangerous for older drivers

Older adults are more likely to experience sleep apnea. That could put them at higher risk for having an accident while driving.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 21, 2022 ~7 min

Sleep apnea speeds up aging, but CPAP can help

Obstructive sleep apnea accelerates aging, but strong adherence to using a CPAP machine for at least four hours a night can turn things around.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
March 10, 2022 ~4 min

CPAP may not do much for people with sleep apnea over 80

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the go-to treatment for most with sleep apnea, but a new study shows it may not help people older than 80.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 10, 2022 ~4 min


Obstructive sleep apnea doubles risk of sudden death

People with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of sudden death and also of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Aug. 10, 2021 ~5 min

Kids with sleep apnea risk high blood pressure as teens

Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to have high blood pressure as teenagers. But growing out of it negates the risk.

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
July 16, 2021 ~7 min

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