sleep apnea

AI diet plans underestimate teen nutrition and miss key nutrients

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New research reveals that popular AI tools may be giving adolescents incomplete and imbalanced diet advice, raising important questions about whether these technologies are ready to guide growing bodies without expert oversight.  Study: Artificial intelligence diet plans underestimate nutrient intake compared to dietitians in adolescents. Image credit: ilona.shorokhova/Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used for … Read more

Drooling into your pillow could be a sign of a more serious issue

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CNN EDITOR’S NOTE:  Check out CNN’s Sleep, But Better coverage during Sleep Week, March 8-14, or any time of year. The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow. As you awake with a start, you might even wipe that bit of spittle still dangling from your mouth. … Read more

Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives

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A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or try alternative therapies, helping explain why average weight regain after discontinuation may be smaller than expected. Study: Obesity Treatments and Weight Changes in Clinical Practice After Discontinuation of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Image credit: KaterynaBorodina/Shutterstock.com Obesity treatment has … Read more

How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?

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A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful weight loss while simultaneously protecting the heart, kidneys, and metabolic health. Review: GLP-1 receptor agonists and next-generation incretin-based medications: metabolic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits. Image Credit: Gecko Studio / Shutterstock In a recent review published in The … Read more

Tirzepatide shows dual benefits in sleep apnea trial improving metabolism and reducing inflammation

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New clinical trial evidence suggests targeting both obesity and sleep-disordered breathing together may reshape cardiometabolic risk management in obstructive sleep apnea. Tirzepatide on obstructive sleep apnea-related cardiometabolic risk: secondary outcomes of the SURMOUNT-OSA randomized trial. Image Credit: Mongkolchon Akesin / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers reported results from the … Read more

Sleep disorders predict dementia risk years before diagnosis, study shows

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New research reveals that sleep disorders can signal future risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementias years before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention and prevention. Study: Sleep disturbances as risk factors for neurodegeneration later in life. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal npj Dementia, researchers investigated the … Read more

Gut bacteria and genes jointly shape obesity risk, review reveals hidden links

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A new scientific review uncovers how gut microbes passed from mother to child may hold the key to obesity’s genetic puzzle, offering fresh hope for more effective prevention strategies. Impact of the gut microbiota on BMI via hypothalamic control of appetite and metabolism, and mechanisms that underlie the transgenerational effects of the gut microbiota on … Read more

Surgery reduces health care visits in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

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Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription medicine use in this group, according to a clinical study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, show that the surgery, called … Read more

Brazilian Study Reveals New Pathways for Preventing Atrial Fibrillation

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Archyde Unlocking the Link Between Inflammation and Atrial Fibrillation A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Rio de ⁤Janeiro (UFRJ) and the D’Or Institute for Research ⁤and⁢ Education (IDOR) ⁤has shed light on a crucial connection between chronic inflammation and ⁤atrial fibrillation (AF), offering promising avenues for prevention and treatment. Published … Read more

Brazilian study reveals new pathways for preventing atrial fibrillation

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A recent Brazilian study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has highlighted promising pathways for preventing and treating atrial fibrillation, a condition that significantly raises the risks of stroke and dementia. The research was led by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in partnership with the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR). What … Read more