May 14, 2003 -- Acetaminophen is as effective as ibuprofen in treating high-altitude headache, according to the results of a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial published in the May issue of ...

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

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 ...

Many people associate Calgary's warm chinook winds with the onset of headaches, but experts say the science behind the ...

Headaches, eye haemorrhages, and sleep disruption are just some of the effects on the brain caused by ascent to high altitude. These and other effects are discussed in a Review published in the ...

What Causes Altitude Sickness?Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, occurs due to decreased oxygen levels at higher elevations. Key causes include:- Reduced air pressure at high ...

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Altitude sickness, or mountain sickness, as it’s sometimes called, is what happens when you go up in elevation too quickly causing your body to prioritize what needs the air most. Common symptoms ...

Countless Colorado emigrants home for the holidays are waking up this morning with a splitting headache after going a little too hard at their hometown bar last night. I don’t usually get this ...