The agency’s top medical official was responding to rumors that Suni Williams had lost an unusual amount of weight during an extended stay in orbit.

During an interview with the New England Sports Network this week, NASA astronaut Suni Williams said, “There’s some rumors around outside there that I’m losing weight and stuff. No, I'm actually right at the same amount.

A recent photo of Williams aboard the ISS sparked rumors about her health, restoring the media's habit of prying into the appearance of women astronauts.

The astronaut appeared to be in good health and spirits following photos of her that recently sparked health scare rumors.

Stranded astronaut Sunita Williams said the growing concerns about her health were nothing but “rumors” — as she attributed the change in her appearance to “fluid shift.” Williams, 59, sparked

Suni Williams, a NASA astronaut currently on the International Space Station, is healthy and not suffering from any medical problems, NASA’s top medical officer said on Thursday. The unusual pronouncement was prompted by news articles suggesting that Ms.

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the two NASA astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for more than 150 days and counting, are speaking out amid health concerns, reassuring the public they are doing well and explaining how they keep themselves healthy.