Lilly’s Investigational Triple Agonist Retatrutide Reduces OSA Severity in Phase 3 Trial
Phase 3 TRIUMPH-1 trial data show retatrutide reduced the AHI by up to 36.1 events per hour alongside substantial weight loss.
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Ozempic and Similar Weight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk of 42 Health Conditions, But Also Pose Risks
Zepbound, FDA-approved for obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, is part of the GLP-1 drug class showing promise in addressing conditions like cognitive decline, addiction, and cardiovascular risks, though they also carry side effects.
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Eli Lilly Diabetes Drug That Might Help People with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Lose Weight
The FDA has granted its Fast Track designation for the investigation of tirzepatide for the treatment of adults with obesity or who are overweight with weight-related comorbidities (including obstructive sleep apnea) to facilitate weight loss.
Collaboration Expands Access to Sleep Medicine and Weight-loss Platforms
BlueSleep, a specialty care digital platform focused on snoring and sleep apnea, is partnering with Shapely, a virtual weight-loss and wellness clinical pathway, to expand patient access to the platforms.
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Zepbound—Which Could Aid Overweight OSA Patients—Demonstrates Sustained Weight Loss
Results from SURMOUNT-4 showed Zepbound (tirzepatide) achieved superior mean percent change in body weight compared to placebo in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities, including obstructive sleep apnea.
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AAAHC Updates Ambulatory Surgery Considerations for Sleep Apnea and Obesity
The AAAHC released its newly enhanced Ambulatory Surgery Considerations for Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea toolkit.
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Eating Disorders May Heighten Insomnia Risk
Eating disorders may raise the risk of insomnia through malnutrition and increased orexin signaling, according to a new UK study.
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Sleep Struggles Compound Health Woes for Elderly Obese
The University of São Paulo conducted a study examining the relationship between sleep quality and physical and mental health in older obese individuals.
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Why Shift Work Has You Reaching for That Extra Snack
Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite.
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How Much Weight Loss Makes a Real Difference in OSA?
A new study seeks to quantify the association between the percent change in body weight and the percent change in AHI.
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Obesity a ‘Significant Predictor’ of Sleep Apnea Severity in Kids
A new study adds to the growing awareness of obesity’s role in pediatric OSA and its associated negative effects.
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Longer Naps May Raise Blood Pressure and BMI
Researchers discovered naps exceeding a specific duration were associated with unfavorable metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes.
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Irregular Sleeping Patterns Increase Blood Pressure in Teens With More Belly Fat
Erratic sleep patterns—like staying up late and sleeping in on the weekends—may have consequences for future heart health by raising blood pressure in teens with more belly fat, researchers find.
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Men’s and Women’s Brains Might Experience Night Shift Differently
Research sheds light on how stress the brain may experience due to one night of total sleep loss differs between men and women.
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What Happens to BMI in Teens Who Don’t Get Enough Sleep? A New Study Weighs In
New research on insufficient sleep in teenagers was presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
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Lack of Sleep Increases Abdominal Visceral Fat
Normally, fat is preferentially deposited subcutaneously, but inadequate sleep appears to redirect fat to the visceral compartment.
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Sleeping More, Over Time, Can Lead to Weight Loss
A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.
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Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours Linked to Snacking More
It turns out that the favored non-meal food categories are the same among adults regardless of sleep habits, but those getting less sleep tend to eat more snack calories in a day overall.
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