Pulse oximeters use light to measure how much oxygen is in a person’s blood. For most people, a normal pulse oximeter reading is between 95% and 100%, researchers said in background notes. Readings ...

If it's determined that oxygen depravation may be occurring, then the physician will likely advise that the baby be delivered as soon as possible, via cesarean section. If it turns out that the fetus ...

A large new study indicates the fetal oxygen monitor is essentially worthless. It was hoped the monitors would lead to healthier infants or fewer C-sections for expectant mothers. From NPR News, this ...

Consumer electronics company Withings today announced its new Pulse O2 activity tracker, a full-featured activity monitor with special features for those with breathing concerns, like climbers. The ...

Dizziness and severe shortage of breath is a pretty sure sign of overexertion, but sometimes you won't know you've pushed yourself too far until you're hunched over the park bench gasping for air. The ...

Luz Colon, 21, beams with pride over her 7-pound, 8-ounce wonder, Luis Antonio, who was born after a frightening 12-hour labor. Doctors at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, ...

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give ...

The new Apple Watch Series 6 includes a sensor that allows the watch to measure blood oxygen levels. The device is a long-awaited addition to Apple’s suite of health tools, but it tracks oxygen levels ...