Long duration microgravity exposure caused expansions in the combined brain and cerebrospinal fluid volumes in astronauts. Read More
Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Read More
A new study raises question about the effect extended space flights will have on long term brain health. Read More
A new study on the International Space Station is being conducted to help researchers understand how the brain changes in space and develop ways to deal with those changes. Read More
New research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights. Read More
