‘Tissue chips’ could reveal health risks of deep-space travel
Fifty years ago, NASA launched the Apollo program, which landed a dozen Americans on the moon. Nowadays, NASA is not only eying another moon landing,
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Center for Space Medicine
Gender, health, and space exploration: A leap for womankind?
In 1983, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to travel to space with the launch of NASA’s seventh space shuttle mission. Since then,
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How to build an astronaut’s first aid kit
Have you ever wondered how astronauts take care of their health in space? Dr. Virginia Wotring, deputy director of the Translational Research Institute for Space Health
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Dorit Donoviel enjoys fruit salad, podcasts and plenty of rest
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Preparing for Mars mission, research turns to medication in Space
If a three-year NASA mission to Mars were to take place, they would need to rethink supply logistics for medications and food, said Dr. Virginia
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Throwback Thursday: 'Ideas worth spreading'
This Thursday we take a departure from sharing photos from our rich archive, and try something new. This week we explore our not so distant
Read more70 years of victories: Moving forward
As we look back through BCM’s history from our arrival in Houston, a new chapter in our history, decades of accolades and accomplishments we focus on the College’s growth
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