Normal oxygen levels can miss severe breathlessness driven by carbon dioxide

A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in ...
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Estrogen Levels by Age: What’s Normal—And When You Should Talk to a Doctor

Estrogen levels naturally fluctuate throughout your life. Here’s how to tell if your estrogen levels are normal for your age, ...
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Reference equations for peak oxygen uptake during cycle ergometry based on body composition estimates

Objectives To derive sex-specific peak oxygen uptake (VO 2peak) reference equations for cycle ergometer cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) that integrate estimations of lean body mass (eLBM) and ...
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We Asked a Doctor How to Use ChatGPT to Understand Your Lab Results

If you’ve ever had bloodwork done, you know that understanding the clinical terms and lab values can feel like reading a foreign language. ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) can be a ...
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5 Signs You May Be Getting Too Much Vitamin D

Too much vitamin D from supplements can lead to harmful blood levels, causing symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, and confusion. Vitamin D toxicity is rare but can result in life-threatening ...