24 long-haul space travelers experienced 91.7% headaches, including tension-type and migraines, during space missions.

A new study reveals that astronauts may experience headaches, including migraines and tension-type headaches, during prolonged space missions, even if they have no prior history of these conditions. The research, conducted on 24 long-haul space travelers, shows that 91.7% of them experienced one or more headaches during their missions. Most episodes were tension-type headaches, while 10.1% were migraines. The study highlights the impact of space travel on human health, particularly in zero-gravity environments.

March 13, 2024
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