New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

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VO2 max measures how much oxygen your body uses during hard exercise. A higher VO2 max improves endurance and longevity. Any ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. VO2 max measures how much ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more ...

If you think of ways to measure your overall health, certain benchmarks likely come to mind. The bloodwork you get done at your annual physical, maybe. Your body mass index. Perhaps how much you can ...

Ever wonder what VO2 Max really means? It’s your body’s ultimate engine metric—the maximum amount of oxygen your muscles can use during all-out effort. Does aging tank your VO2 Max? Yes; unless you ...

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Forget lengthy gym sessions and endless cardio—this may be the secret to improving your VO₂ max. Similar to zone 2 training and cold plunges, VO2 max has become an increasingly discussed topic of ...