"Unraveling the Mystery of Space Headaches for Astronauts"

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Astronauts have reported experiencing headaches during space travel, with a recent study showing that these "space headaches" are quite common, occurring in almost every astronaut within the first week of leaving Earth. The headaches, likely caused by increased intracranial pressure due to redistributed fluids in the body, often persist throughout the mission and can be accompanied by sinus pressure and congestion. Researchers plan to further investigate the causes of these headaches by comparing astronauts' reports with biological data, with the hope of benefiting people on Earth who experience similar tension headaches.
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