Blood Clot Discovery Raises New Astronaut Health Concern

Serena Auñón-Chancellor
Credit: NASA
HOUSTON—A study led by NASA astronaut/physician Serena Aunon-Chancellor provides new details surrounding a recently encountered health threat to astronauts: venous thrombosis, or blood clots in major veins of the body. Earthly symptoms can include restricted blood flow, swelling and pain of bodily...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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