Share on Pinterest Will we soon be able to use an app as an at-home stethoscope? Image credit: Sergey Narevskih/Stocksy. Researchers assessed the feasibility of using a smartphone’s inbuilt microphone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blood pressure monitor against a light blue background According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart ...

You don't have to go to a healthcare provider's office whenever you want to check your blood pressure. Instead, you can check your blood pressure at home. In fact, an at-home reading might be more ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their ...

The NHS has started rolling out a new at-home heart monitor designed to detect heart rhythm problems. Unlike traditional monitors that can require lengthy set-up by a trained physiologist, the ...

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Local patients with specialized medical devices with monitoring systems hooked up through their home phones are starting to be prepared for a time when traditional landline ...

You probably know that high blood pressure (aka hypertension) is a top risk factor for some of the most common and deadliest medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes. Consistently high ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...