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

Sunita Williams breaks her silence amid growing concerns about her health after a NASA photo revealed her “gaunt” transformation in space.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be experiencing the effects of an extended stay in space, as recent photos show noticeable weight loss. However, NASA officials have reassured the public, emphasizing that all residents aboard the International Space Station are closely monitored by a dedicated medical team.

NASA doctors started working with Williams about a month ago to help her pack on the pounds — even before the viral images caused global concern about her health, a source said.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shows signs of health decline after six months in space due to a spacecraft malfunction.

Williams, who has been on the ISS since June, has experienced weight loss during her extended mission, prompting NASA to ramp up nutritional support efforts. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, Williams, 59, and her fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore were stranded due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner.

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