Equipped with the latest gear and a thirst for adventure, mountaineers embrace the perils that come with conquering the world's highest peaks. Yet, even those who tread more cautiously at high altitudes are not immune from ...
Mar 2, 2024
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'Kilian Jornet won the 2022 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (distance 170 kilometers, elevation gain 10,000 meters) in 19 hours, 49 minutes, and 30 seconds. Stéphanie Gicquel skied 2,045 kilometers in 74 days, crossing Antarctica ...
Nov 28, 2023
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New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Warmer weather has arrived across much of the U.S., and that means more hikes, outdoor fun—and concerns about ticks.
Jun 22, 2023
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Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Jun 18, 2023
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Eurac Research and Mountain Rescue South Tyrol tested the use of drones to locate and rescue accident victims in Bletterbach Gorge. The results are in, drones save valuable time and increase safety for rescue services in ...
Jun 1, 2023
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A study led by Dr.Ningli Wang and Dr.Yuan Xie (Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University) provides evidence that retinal microvasculature is a potential biomarker for cerebral microvasculature changes and acute ...
Apr 7, 2023
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According to a University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) thesis, it may not be advisable for rescuers to carry loads greater than 20% of their body mass, as this may affect the success of their work
Jan 26, 2023
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A trapped mountaineer survived after enduring 16 frigid hours wedged in a crevasse on Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska. His long and difficult rescue in frigid conditions and care in the critical aftermath are examined in ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Russia's COVID-19 cases hit another one-day record as the country struggles to contain a wave of infections and deaths that has persisted for more than a month.
Nov 6, 2021
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