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

Amanal Petros, a top marathoner from Germany, spends six months at Kiplagat’s center every year. Born in the Eritrean ...

But in high-altitude regions, the body shifts so that oxygen is not as easily delivered from the bloodstream to tissues. A left-shifting drug like HypoxyStat means the oxygen-binding abilities of red ...

High-altitude locations provide cooler climates, cleaner air, and breathtaking landscapes, making them attractive for luxury residences, mixed-use developments, and wellness retreats. The ...

Lower altitudes, between 10,000 ft (3,048 m) to 25,000 ft (7,620 m) can sometimes be a better choice under certain conditions or when flight plans make a high cruising altitude undesirable.

A three-person Army Black Hawk helicopter crew may not have received accurate altitude readings in their cockpit or an important transmission from air traffic control before the deadly crash with ...