An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Experts say clinical obesity is more than a high BMI and instead is a disease in which excess body fat harms tissues, organs or doing daily activities.

Snoring affects billions of people worldwide and can be a sign of serious health problems like sleep apnea. Learn about the risks, prevalence, and treatment options for this common issue.

The two-tiered classification focuses on preclinical and clinical stages of disease, and should help inform treatment ...

A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. By definition, a TIA lasts ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts rest, leading to symptoms such as daytime fatigue, brain fog and headaches. In the long-term, untreated sleep apnea can have serious health ...

Sleep apnea involves repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, while loud snoring is steady and doesn’t typically affect breathing. A doctor can help confirm the difference. Sleep apnea is ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, even those younger than 40 years, according to a study published online June 6 in the ...

The global sleep AIDS market size was valued at $59,815.10 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $111,920.10 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9%. Australia Foreign Exchange Market Size, ...

New findings on semaglutide and tirzepatide published in 2024 revealed that the medications may have benefits beyond lowering ...

Peer Support Could Help Millions With Sleep Apnea Slumber Easier, Study Says Dec. 4, 2024 — Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy can improve the lives of people with obstructive ...