November 21, 2025

New Marshall University study highlights how sleep apnea accelerates cellular aging and cardiometabolic decline

Marshall University
A new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews sheds light on the biological mechanisms that may explain why patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face higher risks for heart disease, diabetes and other age-related conditions. The study, led by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, details how OSA-induced stressors can trigger cellular senescence—effectively accelerating the aging process at the molecular level. They suggest that treating sleep apnea by combining conventional therapies with emerging interventions that target senescent cells could offer new opportunities to blunt OSA-related cardiovascular and metabolic risk. 

November 20, 2025

How sleep is a surprising habit that raises blood pressure

EatingWell
If you’re on a quest to improve your numbers but diet and exercise don’t seem to be doing the trick, your sleep habits may need some attention. Different sleep variables, like how long you sleep, how well you sleep and how regular your sleep schedule is, can all affect your risk for high blood pressure, which is also related to obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment options can help keep your airway open, improve oxygen levels and reduce stress on your heart and blood vessels to support healthy blood pressure. Learn how small, consistent changes can make a big difference in your overall sleep quality and blood pressure management.  

November 18, 2025

Sleep specialist from Cleveland Clinic weighs in on sleeping positions

WKBN 27
Whether it’s your left or right side, your back or even your stomach — most people tend to go to sleep in the same position every night. But does your sleeping position really matter? Dr. Nancy Foldvary, a sleep specialist at Cleveland Clinic, says that conditions like deviated septums, or other chronic conditions like arthritis, acid reflux and heart failure can play a role in how we sleep.

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November 14, 2025

What happens during an overnight test at a sleep clinic?

Michigan Public
Michigan Public recently observed a Michigan mother of four during her stay at a Michigan Medicine sleep clinic in Ann Arbor. The woman, Julie Gibb, had been experiencing the most common symptoms of sleep apnea. She allowed three Michigan Public journalists to shadow her entire sleep study because she wants other people to get help, too. Find out what they learned.

November 13, 2025

GLP-1 drugs help protect against sleep apnea, study says

Medical Xpress
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to sleep apnea, a new study says. Results showed everyone taking a GLP-1 drug had a lower short-term risk of death, but those with sleep apnea had a 20% lower risk than those without the breathing disorder. Based on these results, doctors should consider whether a person has sleep apnea when deciding whether to prescribe a GLP-1 drug, researchers said.

November 10, 2025

Sleep health confusion is keeping people awake

Consumer Affairs
A new survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. adults conducted by Aeroflow Sleep reveals a striking and concerning trend: while 81% of Americans say they struggle with sleep, many are turning to unverified online trends instead of seeking reliable medical help. ConsumerAffairs interviewed an Aeroflow Sleep science advisor to better understand the findings, including how consumers can find clarity on their sleep struggles amid the noise.

November 7, 2025

Scientists say this simple diet change can improve sleep fast

Science Daily
A new study shows that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day can significantly improve sleep that same night. Researchers found a clear link between diet quality and sleep depth, with participants who met the CDC’s daily produce recommendations seeing a 16% boost in sleep quality. The findings suggest that small dietary changes could make a big difference in how well we rest.

November 6, 2025

What’s new in treating sleep apnea?

Healthgrades
The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor antagonist, tirzepatide (Zepbound), was recently approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about emerging medications and technologies being explored for OSA treatment.