Altitude sickness is rare at elevations of less than 8,200 feet but becomes much more common at higher altitudes.
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Whether you’re ascending to high altitudes for casual travel or for adventure tourism, there are specific strategies to help you acclimate and reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness.
Despite an abundance of research on strep, there is still a great deal of debate in the scientific community over whether and when people should get tested and treated for it.
Many people describe exercise headaches as feeling similar to a migraine.
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While high-profile concussions in the NFL have brought renewed attention to the gravity of head injuries, they can also occur on the playground or during junior varsity practices – with lasting effects.
Many people find the smell of strong perfumes to be irritating.
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Research suggests that alternative treatments for migraine, including physical therapy, massage and vitamin supplements, can make a difference.
Using fever reducers or drinking too much fluid while battling the flu may upset the body’s delicate balancing act.
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As a GP, bad headaches are among the most common topics I’m asked about. Here’s how you can assess whether to stay home, see a doctor — or head straight to emergency.
Sugar is added to many different foods.
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The negative effects are likely caused by the same mechanisms behind why sugar makes us feel so good.
People suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19 face uncertainty about the nature of their symptoms and how long they might last.
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Itchy skin? More aches and pains? Unusual rash? Headaches? Pimples? If you’ve been experiencing unusual physical symptoms recently, the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the reason.
Attacks can last from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, several times a day.
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Many migraine headaches are triggered by certain foods. Recently, a lot of attention has focused on gluten. An expert explains how a piece of bread can cause pain in your head.
A brain freeze is an intense ‘squeezing’ sensation on your head.
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There are several different science ideas around why, but the answer may have something to do with what happens when we cool down the roof of our mouth.