People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) typically have low oxygen levels when they sleep because of gaps in their breathing. Blood oxygen during sleep is considered low if levels are below 95%.

Researchers have identified 57 genetic variations of a gene strongly associated with declines in blood oxygen levels during sleep. Low oxygen levels during sleep are a clinical indicator of the ...

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Wearables giant Fitbit has rolled out a blood oxygen monitoring feature on some of its smartwatches, beating the Apple Watch on adding this functionality. Fitbit, which Google agreed to buy in ...

Q. I have trouble sleeping because I snore so much. My wife says I could have sleep apnea. I just read an article about at-home testing kits. Are any of them any good? I really don't want to go to a ...

Researchers have identified 57 genetic variations of a gene strongly associated with declines in blood oxygen levels during sleep. Low oxygen levels during sleep are a clinical indicator of the ...

Both at-home sleep tests and smartwatches gather data on your sleep. Here's how to decide which one is right for you. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental ...

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It is estimated that 85 percent of people who have sleep apnea, don't realize they have it. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts - cutting off oxygen to your body. It can be ...