Hiking is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors. But it doesn’t come without its fair share of challenges.

New data identifies two key risk factors for high-altitude pulmonary edema, a leading cause of death on the mountain.

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Because of this, some visitors to Nevada may experience altitude sickness. Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness, arises when your body doesn't adjust quickly to lower oxygen ...