You can try multiple methods to prevent altitude sickness. The right option for you may depend on your situation. Here are ...

The prevention is nearly complete in acute mountain sickness and complete in high-altitude pulmonary edema. The results of prevention with furosemide in one of the groups, consisting of 100 ...

High-altitude environments present unique challenges ... others can lead to health issues, such as Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS), characterized by excessive red blood cell production, or ...

Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

Common forms of HAI include acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). These conditions are primarily caused by reduced oxygen ...

Men who brave high altitudes to climb or hike are at an increased risk of infertility according to a new study. And, while the damage appears to be reversible, it could take months for their fertility ...

That can exacerbate altitude-related symptoms. But avoid alcohol, Dow said. Not only can it make symptoms of acute mountain sickness worse, but being tipsy can mask a condition known as high ...

A patient who visited a mountain in Nantou County with family members shortly after undergoing retinal surgery suddenly ...

Dad-of-two Gerrard Kennedy, 41, tragically died while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania as he developed severe altitude ...

Whether it's a wintry visit to a snow-covered ski resort or a summertime hike in an alpine park, a vacation in the mountains can be breathtaking. Literally.