May 14, 2003 -- Acetaminophen is as effective as ibuprofen in treating high-altitude headache, according to the results of a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial published in the May issue of ...

Countless Colorado emigrants home for the holidays are waking up this morning with a splitting headache after going a little too hard at their hometown bar last night. I don’t usually get this ...

Take it slow when going to higher altitudes to prevent altitude sickness, which can become life-threatening when severe. Drinking lots of water helps prevent dehydration that can mimic altitude ...

Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

Q I get headaches at high altitude. Is there anything I can do to prevent them? A About one in four persons who climb to altitudes 8,500 feet above sea level develops intense, throbbing headaches and ...

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes and is often associated with headaches. AMS is theorized to be caused by changes in cerebral blood flow, but this phenomenon is still not well ...