Blood oxygen levels refer to the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood. Normal blood oxygen levels fall between 75 and 100 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) on arterial blood gas (ABG) test results.

Altitude sickness refers to symptoms of low oxygen, which may happen at elevations at least 8,000 feet above sea level. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. People whose symptoms only worsen while ...

If someone’s blood oxygen level falls below 60 mm Hg, there may not be enough oxygen reaching the body’s vital organs. This can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness. This article ...

For the average person, living at high altitude—where oxygen is sparser than at sea level—can have health benefits ranging ...

A low oxygen environment- similar to that at Mount Everest Base camp- has neuroprotective effects and restores movement in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease. The corresponding study was published in ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Oxygen is the breath of life, right? Because it ...

Researchers from the Broad Institute and Mass General Brigham have shown that a low-oxygen environment — similar to the thin air found at Mount Everest base camp — can protect the brain and restore ...

For the average person, living at high altitude-where oxygen is sparser than at sea level-can have health benefits ranging from lower rates of heart disease to increased endurance. But for those born ...

Researchers from the Broad Institute and Mass General Brigham have shown that a low-oxygen environment - similar to the thin air found at Mount Everest base camp - can protect the brain and restore ...