It is basically a mild form of High Altitude Cerebral Edema (see below). Severe AMS presents as an increase in the severity of the aforementioned symptoms, including shortness of breath at rest, ...

While some Annapurna climbers call for a helicopter only in dire straits, others may feign problems simply to avoid the dangerous descent from Camp 3.

Your body needs time to adjust to the higher elevation, so avoid intense physical activities, such as hiking or skiing, on ...

The hypothalamus is the major center of the brain for regulating body temperature ... [Note: there are also other conditions such as altitude sickness that can also cause the same condition.] If ...

In a significant stride, the Indian Army has facilitated 4G and 5G mobile connectivity in Ladakh's high-altitude regions, benefiting troops and civilians alike. This initiative, a collaborative ...

Imagine suddenly losing the ability to move a limb, walk or speak. You would probably recognize this as a medical emergency ...

Taste, tears, and tipsiness, oh my! These are the fascinating ways your body changes while at cruising altitude on flights.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Jeffersonville High School student suffered a traumatic brain injury during a car crash Friday night. Jeffersonville Red Devils Volleyball said senior Alex Avila was ...