Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... Millions of Americans have their nightly sleep interrupted by snoring, either their own or a partner's. In this hour, we'll look at the causes of, and cures for, snoring. Do over-the-counter remedies work? Who is a candidate for surgery?

Plus, mental health and war. According to a new study, about one-third of soldiers coming home from Iraq seek out mental health services. We'll look at the reasons why and find out what's being done to help returning soldiers who need support. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Mark W. Mahowald, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
University of Minnesota
Chair of Neurology, Hennepin County Medical Center
Director, Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Captain Pete Michaelson, M.D.
Head and Neck Surgeon
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland Air Force Bases
San Antonio, Texas

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Colonel Charles W. Hoge, M.D.
Director of the Division of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Silver Spring, Maryland

Books/Articles Discussed:

"Mental Health Problems, Use of Mental Health Services, and Attrition From Military Service After Returning From Deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan." Charles W. Hoge, MD; Jennifer L. Auchterlonie, MS; Charles S. Milliken, MD. JAMA. 2006;295:1023-1032.

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