Month: October 2012

Bariatric Surgery Not Silver Bullet for Sleep Apnea

Although bariatric surgery results in greater weight loss than conventional measures, new research shows this does not translate into significantly greater improvement in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers from Monash University, the Alfre

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Lack of Sleep Leads to Insulin Resistance in Teens

A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of diabetes. "High levels of insulin resistance can lead to the development of diabetes," sai

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Sleep Apnea & Pregnancy: A Dangerous Combo

The newborns of obese pregnant women suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit than those born to obese mothers without the sleep disorder, reports a study published online.

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