Sleep apnea is an increasingly common condition where a person temporarily stops breathing while asleep, which can cause blood oxygen levels to drop. This can lead to loud snoring or result in people waking up feeling tired.

Apple announced that pending FDA approval, recent versions of the company's popular smartwatches will soon get features that can detect and track sleep apnea events. Here's how it will work.

However, yesterday the FDA approved the new Apple Watch (a.k.a. the Apple Watch Series 10) to detect symptoms of sleep apnea and notify users of possible cases. While this new tech won’t be able to diagnose sleep apnea, it can highlight common symptoms that will help a doctor diagnose you.

The US Food and Drug Administration gave Apple a green ligh for sleep apnea detection Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2.

Shares of Vivos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VVOS) climbed on Wednesday after MedTech announced the FDA's 510(k) clearance for its DNA appliance as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring.

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