Decompression sickness happens when nitrogen that is dissolved in the body under high pressure — for example when diving — forms bubbles when pressure reduces. Key symptoms include joint and muscle ...

Decompression sickness is a type of injury that occurs when there’s a rapid decrease in pressure surrounding the body. It usually occurs in deep-sea divers who ascend to the surface too quickly. With ...

Cave diving is a sport reserved for the bravest of thrill-seekers, since even the most unassuming dives can be deadly, including this one in New Mexico. Most deaths, however, occur when divers push ...