Polysomnography, also known as a sleep study, is a test in which a doctor observes you while you’re sleeping. Doctors use this test to identify possible sleep disorders. A doctor may perform different ...

People who score poorly on a sleep test are more likely to show signs of faster brain ageing, a new study says. Studies have shown a link between poor sleep and dementia but it has remained unclear if ...

A once-daily pill called sulthiame cut breathing interruptions during sleep by up to 47 percent in adults with obstructive ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities.

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

A new survey reveals many Americans suffer from a potentially dangerous sleep disorder and aren't getting the treatment they need. March is National Sleep Month. Doctors say sleep apnea, when people ...

Medicare covers sleep tests when you show clinical signs and symptoms of specific disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or parasomnia. Medicare covers different types of sleep studies (Types I ...