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 ...

Nobody likes sleeping with a snorer. It’s not appreciated the way the low lullaby of NPR or the white noise of a ceiling fan are. If you snore, there’s a high likelihood you’ll be sequestered to the ...

We’ve all been there: You’re snug in bed, moments away from drifting off, only to be jolted back into a state of annoyed wakefulness by a loud, persistent sound coming from the other side of the bed.

Uh oh. The first thing you notice when you wake up one morning is that it hurts to swallow. Are you getting sick? There are several reasons why your throat might be suddenly sore, but not all of them ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

Snoring is more than just a disruptive noise emanating from you or your sleeping partner; it’s something that can have real ramifications on your sleep health and overall well-being. “Snoring often ...

An ancient Indian practice may ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea without the hassle of a costly CPAP machine, a new study found. Shell shock! Nearly 54 million US adults are believed to suffer ...