Bone Density Loss: Extended missions can also result in significant bone density loss, leading to conditions similar to osteoporosis. Research indicates astronauts may lose approximately 1% to 2% of ...

The realm of outer space has long fascinated humanity, but it also holds significant challenges, especially concerning human health. Recently, the return of two astronauts who spent nine months in ...

UC San Diego researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station; results could make space ...

On June 5, 2024, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams embarked on a brief mission to the International Space Station.

Long-term exposure to Mars dust may pose serious health risks to astronauts, including lung damage and thyroid issues.

Impacts of Space Travel on Astronauts' Eye Health June 19, 2024 — Gravitational changes experienced by astronauts during space travel can cause fluids within the body to shift. This can cause ...

A study analyzing lab mice flown into space for 37 days may help determine what will have happened to Wilmore and Suni ...

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after spending over 9 moths in space - under microgravity. Even though ...

The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for ...