Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive test that is used to measure a patient’s oxygen saturation level, or the oxygen levels in their blood. It involves pulse oximeters, which are small medical devices ...

The blood oxygen sensor featured in Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 is “not intended for medical use,” Apple says. That seems odd, considering that low blood oxygen is a serious medical condition. If the ...

With emergency rooms overflowing at hospitals across California, many people are trying to manage their COVID-19 infections at home with a device that can be found in most pharmacies. The device, ...

With the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple has introduced a new sensor that can measure the saturation of blood with oxygen. What is the data good for and who will it help? Apple is introducing a new health ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways If your oxygen saturation level drops below 92%, seek medical help right away. A dangerously low oxygen level can make you feel short of breath ...

Patients suffering from chronic cardiopulmonary diseases could soon have a solution to help them accurately monitor their health and warn doctors at the first sign of trouble. By simply carrying their ...

A new, externally worn device developed by engineers at UC Davis can directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor and delivery. The device could reduce both the rate of unnecessary ...