"Motion sickness is caused by a conflict between the visual and vestibular systems, which can be exacerbated by the confined space and lack of fresh air on an airplane." Now that we know what we ...

Headaches are one of the earliest symptoms of Space Adaptation System, a type of space motion sickness that affects 60% to 80% of astronauts during their first few days in microgravity ...

Many people enjoy travelling but dread motion sickness, which can occur in a car, train, plane, or boat. Image Credit: Getty Motion sickness happens when the movement you see differs from what your ...

Microgravity also affects muscles and bones. Without the constant pull of gravity, muscles don’t have to work as hard, leading to muscle loss. Similarly, bones begin to lose density because they ...

alteration in the neuro-vestibular system can cause vestibular disorders and space motion sickness. In the nervous system, there could be damage at the tissue level. Cardiovascular dysfunction can ...