Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

I just hit 20,000 steps!" my husband exclaims as he brags when his fitness tracker exceeds the oft-heard benchmark of 10,000 steps per day. Although I rarely get that many steps, I use my ...

Head circumference (HC) is used as a surrogate marker of future neurodevelopmental outcomes (NDO). We sought to determine if variation in head circumference within the range of normal (within 2 ...

The Oura Ring does not directly measure blood pressure. This feature is not currently available on the device. Oura focuses ...

Fetal heart rate (FHR) is one of the most critical indicators of a baby's well-being and development during pregnancy. It measures the number of times the baby's heart beats per minute (bpm) while in ...

Safety in pediatric sedation relies on strict guidelines and monitoring, so let's learn how providers utilize pharmacological ...

Health tracking technologies offer insights into wellbeing but may also cause anxiety and data misinterpretation. Evaluating ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The study, titled “Structural and Functional Pulmonary MRI to Predict Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis,” analyzed imaging and clinical data from 106 individuals with CF who were imaged and ...

Turning a playground game into a fun workout, skipping is a great way to get your heart pumping without leaving the house.

Meagan is a former Series 7 financial advisor and current writer focused on blending straightforward information with a dose of humor on topics including equity investments, insurance products, and ...