The longer a person is obese, the more significant obesity-related risk factors become. Given the chronic diseases and conditions associated with obesity and the fact that obesity is hard to treat, ...

according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune ...

During a hiking trip, a friend relayed a piece of advice she’d received: To prevent altitude sickness, take an antacid. Now, when she and her husband head to the mountains, they chew on Tums. Is there ...

If you are a mountain climber or you love hiking, even if it's just for fun, you need to be aware of the risks that you are ...

Background: Our study was designed to determine the incidence and risk factors of severe acute high-altitude illness (AHAI) in healthy adults first entering the northern ... defined as the presence of ...

Measuring altitude using your phone has become increasingly accurate and convenient, thanks to advancements in smartphone technology and the integration of various sensors. Here’s a ...

A 27-year-old man from Noida allegedly died after his health deteriorated due to oxygen deficiency in the high-altitude areas of Leh in Ladakh ... of the 27-year-old deteriorated further and died ...

To avoid altitude sickness, climb slowly, increasing altitude by only 300-500 meters per day once above 2500 meters, advises the expert.To avoid altitude sickness, climb slowly, increasing altitude by ...

A 27-year-old man reportedly died in Leh due to altitude sickness, which is linked to oxygen deficiency. Know what it is and how to prevent altitude sickness. Man dies due to altitude sickness in Leh.

A 27-year-old man from Delhi NCR died during a solo bike trip to Leh due to altitude sickness, a condition triggered by rapid ascent to high altitudes. Symptoms include headaches, nausea ...