Kidneys & Space, Boxing Pride, Art & The Artist
Curiosity Weekly
Impacts of Spaceflight on Kidney Health
This chapter discusses the health risks associated with space travel, specifically focusing on a new study indicating potential permanent kidney damage from long missions beyond Earth's magnetic field. It reviews historical health issues in astronauts, including kidney stone formation and other adverse effects, while analyzing research methods from various human and animal studies. The speakers also express optimism for solutions to these challenges as humanity prepares for extended missions to Mars.
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