A recent report out of Oregon State University paints a picture of how ocean oxygen levels have decreased in the Pacific Northwest over the years. The report found near-bottom levels of dissolved ...

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 or confused, or cause chest pain. Low oxygen can lead to ...

The biggest mass extinction in Earth history some 251 million years ago was preceded by elevated extinction rates before the main event and was followed by a delayed recovery that lasted for millions ...

Marine life receives its oxygen from warm water on the ocean's surface, but if there's no mixing with the colder water sitting below, then bottom-dwelling marine life, like lobsters, are unable to ...

Sleep apnea can cause low blood oxygen during sleep. Low oxygen levels from sleep apnea can lead to health issues like fatigue and shortness of breath. If blood oxygen levels drop below 92%, medical ...

A recent study explored one possible cause -- hyperoxia or high concentrations of oxygen given to such patients during surgery -- as opposed to doses more similar to air. The study concluded that ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A team of British doctors conducting experiments in the "Death Zone" of Mount Everest has recorded the lowest levels of blood oxygen in humans, far below those of critically ill ...

Colleen Brown who is a PhD student at UNCW in the aquatic ecology laboratory says they found oxygen levels as low as 5% in the area where the fish were found. The Cape Fear River Watch has closed the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Two out of 10 people who receive cardiac surgery are affected by acute kidney injury, prolonging their hospital stay and increasing their risk for chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and heart ...