Sleep May 1, 2026
Review · Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity

Tirzepatide: The First Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea

A popular weight-loss medication has just become the first FDA-approved drug to effectively treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.

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Sleep May 1, 2026
Observational · JCI insight

Widespread Sleep Loss During National Events Increases Influenza Risk

When major national events keep America awake at night, the resulting population-wide exhaustion drastically increases our collective risk of catching the flu.

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Sleep Apr 24, 2026
Cohort study · npj Clean Air

Specific Air Pollution Particles Linked to Worse Sleep Apnea

A massive new study reveals that specific chemical components of air pollution, particularly black carbon, can directly exacerbate sleep apnea.

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Sleep Apr 24, 2026
Cohort study · Frontiers in Nutrition

Low Vitamin D Raises Heart Failure Risk in Sleep Apnea

If you have obstructive sleep apnea, a simple vitamin D deficiency could significantly increase your risk of developing heart failure.

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Sleep Apr 19, 2026
RCT · Nature Communications

Brain's Nightly Wash Cycle Clears Alzheimer's Proteins in Humans

A new trial reveals that your brain actively flushes Alzheimer's-linked proteins into your bloodstream overnight.

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Sleep Apr 19, 2026
RCT · Nature medicine

Tirzepatide Slashes Heart Disease Risks in Sleep Apnea Patients

A popular weight loss medication doesn't just shed pounds; it significantly improves heart health and insulin resistance for people struggling with sleep apnea.

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