Hiking is a true national pastime in Germany–and deservedly so. However, as temperatures rise, many people are drawn back to the mountains, including numerous individuals who underestimate the ...

Imagine standing atop a sunlit mountain, the world sprawling beneath you, your heart racing with excitement—and suddenly, you ...

Heat can trigger heart attacks and strokes. Even daily activities in hot weather can put a strain on all your organs, ...

A devastating hiking accident on Mount Whitney has left a 14-year-old California boy clinging to life after altitude-induced hallucinations ...

Objectives The aim of the present study was to estimate the incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) and address the changes in arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) and heart rate (HR) in native ...

A 14-year-old boy from California walked off a 120-feet cliff while hallucinating due to altitude sickness. Zane's father Ryan Wach said that during the 19 hour-hike, his son began showing signs ...

Ways to prevent motion sickness while traveling While motion sickness can't always be avoided, numerous easy measures can minimize symptoms or bring relief: Natural remedies and lifestyle changes: ...

A 14-year-old boy in the US is in a medically induced coma after walking off a 120-foot slope right in front of his father while hallucinating due to altitude sickness.

The father of a teenager who walked off a 120-foot slope has spoken about the terrifying words he uttered shortly before the fall. Ryan Wach was hiking with his 14-year-old son, Zane, in Mount Whitney ...

A 14-year-old boy from California remains in a coma after altitude sickness caused him to hallucinate and walk off a 120-foot cliff on Mount Whitney.

Treating Motion Sickness When it comes to treatment, both prescription and non-prescription motion sickness medicine and alternative treatment options exist.

For Vidya, who always goes on treks with a personal guide, braving the cold was not an issue compared to battling altitude sickness.