Smartwatches have made heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) tracking part of everyday life. And to be fair, they are useful for most people who want to monitor their activity. However, if you ...

2:23 Health Matters: Health Canada approves Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.

Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. The department confirmed that the authorization granted on June 11 makes Zepbound the ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Insulin resistance, obesity, age, and hormones may increase your risk of developing co-occurring PMOS and sleep apnea. But researchers still aren’t sure of the exact cause. Polyendocrine metabolic ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

People who have diabetes often have poor sleep habits, including difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Some people with diabetes get too much sleep, while others have problems getting enough ...

Health Canada has approved Zepbound as the first medication in Canada specifically indicated for adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. The decision introduces a new ...

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 ...

Sleep apnea rarely goes away on its own but can be treated. Losing weight can lower the risk of sleep apnea caused by obesity. CPAP machines are the standard treatment for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea ...