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

A new study reveals that Tibetan communities have developed unique adaptations to survive in the low-oxygen conditions of the ...

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.

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

People on the Tibetan Plateau have developed unique physiological traits over 10,000 years to thrive in low-oxygen conditions ...

"Our air conditioners have been controlling temperature and humidity, but maybe the air conditioners of tomorrow will also control our oxygen levels.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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