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The 17-year-old spent almost four days in the death zone during multiple summit attempts with her sherpa guides. The ...

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Humans in space suffer exposure to cosmic radiation, muscle and bone loss, and even things like their eyeballs changing shape! Psychological stress is also likely to be a major concern.

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Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...