The journey from the base to the summit is often compared to travelling from the equator to the Arctic in just a few days.

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

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Some people take shilajit to help relieve altitude sickness and boost their sperm count. However, there is not yet enough evidence to recommend its use for these potential benefits. More research is ...