For Most Men, CPAP Machines Don't Interfere With Sex Lives
Using a CPAP machine for obstructive sleep apnea doesn't disrupt a man's sex life, according to a team of American scientists.
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. This device is a common treatment for sleep apnea, a condition that causes breathing to stop for short periods during sleep.
Users of CPAP machines often worry that wearing the mask and hose makes them less attractive to their partner. The machines can also make foreplay difficult. For these reasons, some patients do not use the machines regularly.
The researchers compared two groups of men who used CPAP. One group was compliant with their treatment. The other was not.
After analyzing the data, the scientists found that sexual quality of life was similar for the two groups.
To learn more about the study, please click here.
Recalled Products Still Contain Banned Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly recalls products, such as dietary supplements, that contain banned ingredients. Such ingredients may be harmful for consumers. In some cases, these ingredients aren't even listed on the product label.
Do manufacturers stop using these ingredients after the recall? A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that many don't, even six months later.
Click here to learn more about FDA recalls, banned ingredients, and the JAMA study.
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