cancer

A woman is sitting on a couch with cosmetic dentist Dr. Sean Endsley looking at a tablet.

A new study of nearly 34,000 individuals has found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of developing cancer. Results of the study revealed that it was the chronic low blood oxygen levels attributed to sleep apnea that contributed to the higher cancer risk. Study participants underwent sleep…

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Research published in the European Respiratory Journal found that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men living with the condition. The study, which consisted of more than 19,000 participants, also suggests that people who have more frequent obstructions to their airway…

A woman experiencing less oxygen while sleeping on a white pillow.

Can a sleep disorder increase your risk developing of cancer? A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal says yes. According to the recent study, women who are living with sleep apnea have an elevated risk of developing cancer compared to men with the condition. More than 22 million…