Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner talks about why breathing through your nose is better than breathing through your mouth. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, Have ...

At some point in our lives, we all snore. A cold or allergy can block nasal passages, a few drinks too close to bed will automatically relax tongue, palate and throat muscles — and before we know it, ...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of sleep breathing disorders, loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness in a group of obese subjects, and to identify the predictors of obstructive sleep ...

Obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for developing abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health.

Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...

Your muffin top is keeping you up at night. According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, losing weight, especially around your midsection, can improve the quality of your ...