Fitbits are great for tracking workouts and heart rate, but can they also check your blood pressure? It’s a common question, and honestly, figuring out the difference between heart rate and blood ...

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

Residents in Harrison County will soon be able to check out free blood pressure monitoring kits from their local library as ...

Today’s column is the second in a series about major risk factors for heart attacks. A majority of Americans eventually develop artery-damaging hypertension. High BP is called “the silent killer” ...

Clinical trials can vary in length depending on several factors. Here's what you need to know about how long clinical trials last.

The BPM Vision doesn't actually work with Withings' Cardio Check-Up—you need an ECG-enabled Withings tracker, like the ...

Heart disease often develops silently for years before showing symptoms. Cardiologist shares simple at-home checks that can help detect early warning signs before they turn dangerous.

The Hilo is a new monitor that takes blood pressure readings throughout the day and alerts you when something is amiss, but it has downsides.

There's a lot your smart ring or fitness tracker can do from your finger or wrist, but there is still certain information you have to manually log yourself in the app. Think meals ...

Your smartwatch can track a lot of things, but at least for now, it can’t keep an accurate eye on your blood pressure. Last week researchers from University of Texas at Austin showed a way you ...

An issue anyone can have without knowing it is high blood pressure, which over time can take a toll on a body. There aren’t usually symptoms for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. That’s ...

What habits do you have that help you avoid the leading causes of death? Always wearing a seatbelt in the car is a great one. So is wearing a helmet when you ride a bike. But did you know that heart ...