Study Finds Deep Space Travel to Mars May Cause Lasting Heart Damage
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This new research from the Medical College of Wisconsin, published in PLoS One, explores the long-term effects of radiation and weightlessness on the human body during deep space travel. The study highlights concerning potential lasting impacts on astronauts' heart health during missions to Mars. These findings add to the understanding of the physiological challenges posed by extended space travel beyond Earth's protective environment.
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