Oregon Health & Science University, USA - New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts' brains

Title:

New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts' brains

 

By:

Oregon Health & Science University

 

Published:

Phys.org, 5 May 2022

https://phys.org/news/2022-05-reveals-effect-space-flight-astronauts.html

 

From the article:

Long-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University and scientists across the country.

 

ALSO SEE

 

Hupfeld, K.E., Richmond, S.B., McGregor, H.R. et al. Longitudinal MRI-visible perivascular space (PVS) changes with long-duration spaceflight. Scientific Reports 12, 7238 (2022). 

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-11593-y

 

Michigan State University, USA - The fat around your arteries may actually keep them healthy

Title:
The fat around your arteries may actually keep them healthy

Author:
Kim Ward, Michigan State University

Published:
Medical Xpress, 21 February 2020

From the article:
"A Michigan State University researcher is adding new evidence to the argument that the fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy."

To read article:
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-fat-arteries-healthy.html