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Parkinson's Linked With Industrial Solvents in Drinking Water

Exposure at age 20 led to 70% higher risk decades later, Camp Lejeune study shows

May 15, 2023
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Brain Amyloid Seen in Young Men With Subconcussive Trauma

Early amyloid accumulation found in military instructors exposed to repetitive blast injuries

May 10, 2023
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Study: VA Surgeons Who Do Colonoscopies May Need More Training

Outdone by gastroenterologists in finding adenomatous polyps

May 08, 2023
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Some Private Companies Charge Hefty Fees to Help Veterans With Disability Claims

Unaccredited operators cause headaches for vets

Apr 30, 2023
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Pilots Hide Health Problems to Avoid Losing Certification, Survey Shows

May see disincentives to be truthful about their health

Apr 24, 2023
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Opinion
Marijuana Is Not the Solution for PTSD

Evidence shows it does not treat PTSD in the long-term, and may worsen symptoms

Apr 10, 2023
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CDC Derailment Investigators Fall Ill; Obese Soldiers; Fetterman's 'Downward Spiral'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 03, 2023
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McConnell Released With Broken Rib; U.S. Sues Rite Aid; VA Covers Alzheimer's Drug

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 14, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
'War Is a Trauma Epidemic,' Says Ukrainian Surgeon

Leading specialist reviews medical system's response to Russian invasion a year on

Mar 08, 2023
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Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Says

Unintended consequences of the recommendation need to be evaluated, experts maintain

Feb 13, 2023
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Biden Pledges to Extend Medicare's Solvency for 'At Least Two Decades'

Healthcare featured prominently in president's State of the Union address

Feb 08, 2023
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VA's Formulary May Have Curbed Misuse of Ivermectin for COVID-19

VA pharmacies did not see big uptick seen in retail pharmacies

Feb 02, 2023
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Early OA Common in Military Officers After Knee Injury

Many show joint degradation before age 30

Dec 20, 2022
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Pandemic Pounds? Obesity Rate Spikes in Active-Duty Military Members

22.1% were found to have obesity in 2021, up from 19.8% in 2020

Nov 07, 2022
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