NASA Study Links Microgravity to Astronaut Constipation and Mars Mission Health Concerns
A NASA-backed investigation has identified the physiological cause of constipation among astronauts in microgravity. The findings also point to a previously overlooked health hazard for crews on extended missions to Mars and beyond. Researchers suggest the condition could worsen over time without countermeasures.
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