but what kinds of changes can the NASA pair expect to their bodies — and could they face any long-term repercussions? Nine months is certainly not the longest an astronaut has been in space ...

Astronauts often say they feel like they have a head cold and develop an issue that some at NASA call “puffy face syndrome,” “bird legs” or “chicken legs.” The problems typically clear ...

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally ended their unexpected nine-month stay in space, but their health journey on Earth is far from over. They may face a variety of health ...

Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return to Earth on Thursday evening after nine unexpected months on the International Space Station. Though the astronauts may ...

Former astronauts have found that it can take up ... But bone and muscle loss aren't the only health challenges they will have to face. Living in the harsh environment on the International ...

Astronauts’ bodies undergo several changes while in microgravity and they will need time to readjust. One issue they may face, space motion sickness. According to the National Institutes of ...