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

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ITEN, Kenya (AP) — As dawn breaks over the sleepy town of Iten, its dusty tracks come alive with packs of runners keeping rhythm, often followed by cheerful children headed to school. Some of ...

ITEN, Kenya — The sleepy Kenyan town of Iten attracts a wide array of long-distance runners from Olympic champions to amateurs. All are here because Iten lies at about 8,000 feet above sea level ...

Born in the Eritrean highlands, he was accustomed to running at high altitude but Iten’s elevation isn’t the only reason why he keeps coming back. “I’ve trained in many places in the USA a ...

Although altitude training had been used for many years, the last few years it has become incredibly popular with endurance ...

An in-depth exploration of how altitude changes affect the gut microbiota of plateau animals is crucial for uncovering the microbial ecological mechanisms involved in the adaption of animals to ...

High school basketball playoff scores and updated pairings. Bryce James, son of LeBron James, deferred to his teammates for most of the game as Sierra Canyon defeated Redondo Union.

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However, other causes of high creatinine may be a sign of an underlying health condition that could require medical treatment. Many of these conditions can cause damage or disease that impacts ...

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) primarily affects people with diabetes. It occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, cannot absorb it properly, or develops a resistance to it ...