August 11, 2011

A new poll shows that economic fears are weighing heavily on Americans, with most saying the country is on the wrong track and nearly half believing the worst is yet to come. The Reuters/Ipsos poll showed President Obama’s approval rating dropped to 45% and opinions of both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are equally low. Source Link

Whether it’s because of the tough economy or programming that’s available on the Internet, more people are unplugging from pay TV. An analysis by the Associated Press of subscriber numbers for eight of America’s biggest cable and satellite providers shows a first-of-its-kind quarterly loss. Experts say younger viewers may have less need to pay for everything that cable has to offer. Source Link

A new report says the use of a nighttime-breathing machine called a CPAP is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea. More than 12 million Americans suffer from the condition in which breathing stops momentarily during sleep. Weight loss and surgery may also be effective for sleep apnea, although the evidence behind these treatments is not as strong.
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