A nasal cannula is a medical device that provides supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels. There are two types of nasal cannulas: low flow and high flow. The device has two ...

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 ...

Oxygen therapy can help people with COPD breathe better and do daily activities with less difficulty. There are three types of oxygen therapy: compressed oxygen cylinders, liquid oxygen, and oxygen ...

To mitigate global climate change, emissions of the primary culprit, carbon dioxide, must be drastically reduced. A newly developed process helps solve this problem: CO 2 is directly split ...

Deep breaths are always a good idea while exercising. And a treatment discovered in the 1960s—now popular with elite athletes and fitness buffs—takes that notion to an extreme. Exercise with oxygen ...

Oxygen is often seen as a symbol of life, but its role deserves closer examination. Why do so many living beings depend on it for breathing and energy production? Most organisms, from the smallest to ...

Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...

Timothy Gill, a Navy veteran, is using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to improve his mental health. Benessair in Scottsdale is donating its services to Timothy since the therapy isn't covered by insurance.