Sleep apnea can cause low blood oxygen during sleep. Low oxygen levels from sleep apnea can lead to health issues like fatigue and shortness of breath. If blood oxygen levels drop below 92%, medical ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Oxygen is the breath of life, right? Because it ...

A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, ...

Chronic snoring is more than a nuisance — experts warn it may signal sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep and strains the heart. Repeated oxygen drops trigger inflammation, ...

While you sleep, especially during the deepest stages, your blood pressure naturally drops. This gives your heart and blood ...