Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Altitude sickness occurs when air pressure and oxygen levels are reduced at a higher ...

Beall has been studying the human response to hypoxic living conditions for years. In research published in October 2024, she ...

you can probably return to that altitude without problems as long as you are properly acclimatized. The concentration of oxygen at sea level is about 21% and the barometric pressure averages 760 mmHg.

"Our air conditioners have been controlling temperature and humidity, but maybe the air conditioners of tomorrow will also ...

Men who brave high altitudes to climb or hike are at an increased risk of infertility according to a new study. And, while the damage appears to be reversible, it could take months for their fertility ...

The immediate effects of low oxygen on sperm quality are temporary, but new evidence suggests that a long-term decrease in ...

Study reveals how hypoxia-linked conditions like sleep apnoea and varicocele threaten male fertility and offspring health.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging to manage, and high-altitude living adds another layer of complexity. At high altitudes, the reduced oxygen levels trigger physiological ...

The review article, published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology, explored how exposure to low oxygen levels can impact ...