Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes and is often associated with headaches. AMS is theorized to be caused by changes in cerebral blood flow, but this phenomenon is still not well ...

High-altitude mountains offer breathtaking views but can also cause altitude sickness if you don’t rest; doctor explains symptoms and management tips ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The views from the heights of mountainous regions can be magical and ...

Altitude sickness is rare at elevations of less than 8,200 feet but becomes much more common at higher altitudes. Maya Karkalicheva/Moment via Getty Images Equipped with the latest gear and a thirst ...

As you get higher and higher in elevation, some percentage of people start to feel dizzy and get headaches. Sometimes they can’t sleep. It’s not uncommon—something like 20 percent of people in the ...

Mountain climber Corey Richards reached the top of Mount Everest without the help of extra oxygen this week, but his climbing partner had to turn back just short of the summit, and at least half a ...

Every week during the summer tourist season, Dr. John Hall, an emergency room doctor with UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park, Colorado, treats a wide variety of people suffering ...

Altitude sickness can sneak up fast — especially if you’re sipping après-ski cocktails. Here’s how to stay healthy in the ...

Mount Toubkal rises to 4,167 meters, and climbing it in under 24 hours leaves no room for mistakes. Breathing became shallow, ...

(Health.com) Ibuprofen has been used for decades to treat pain. Now, research suggests the drug's anti-inflammatory properties also may help prevent the piercing headaches and other symptoms of ...

The moment Lia Saunders stepped off the bus from Huanchaco, Peru, to Huaraz last fall, it hit her. “The world was spinning and I felt like death,” she says. “It was like the worst hangover you can ...

If you’re heading up to the fresh mountain air this summer, there should be more than sunscreen on your mind. Be sure to have a plan for altitude sickness, because it can ruin a vacation. “The goal ...