Despite old sayings like “wear a coat, or you’ll catch a cold,” the truth is that frigid air does not transmit viruses.

This time of year is cold and flu season, but there’s a reason this type of weather brings viruses. “A lot of the immune system’s defenses in the nasal passageway count on there being moisture in the ...

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There’s no substitute for a good night’s sleep, but if you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the ...

As communities across America rebuild from a number of recent severe storms, floods, and wildfires, experts are noting a less visible but equally important concern: the impact of extreme weather ...

Underlying health conditions cause most cases of central sleep apnea. During a central sleep apnea episode, your brainstem doesn’t tell your breathing muscles to function properly. Your ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York has had its fair share of water main breaks, but why is it more frequent in the winter and how does the cold weather cause it to happen? Plus, how you can ...

Researchers found heightened odds for mortality among veterans with no sleep apnea vs. with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The observed findings for all-cause mortality rates and odds did not ...

Just like how lying on our best mattresses for all sleepers can maintain the body’s spinal alignment and sometimes even relieve sleep apnea symptoms, using the right pillow can do the same.

Hypothermia causes an array of symptoms ... die from hypothermia in the U.S. Another condition that is caused by cold weather and affects blood flow is Reynaud's syndrome, Dr. Rachel Amdur ...

People with sleep apnea should consider using a CPAP machine or undergoing surgery, if their condition is severe enough to cause daytime drowsiness. A woman regained weight after she stopped ...

Does Sleep Apnea Contribute to Car Crashes? By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many major maladies have been linked to disturbed slumber caused by ...