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menses

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as in menstruation

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One new mission is setting out to study menstruation in microgravity for the first time ever.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Current phase-specific guidance points to iron-rich foods during menstruation to replace losses, lighter liver-supporting foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory foods in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal phase for PMS support.

— Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
During these periods, the probe goes into a hibernation mode in which its instruments still collect data, but most other systems power down.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026

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