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Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe...

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Jun. 30, 2026
Military experts say persistent education and increased awareness are helping catch service member heat...
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Keeping an eye on fireworks safety

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Jun. 29, 2026
Fireworks can be exciting and beautiful to watch. However, they can also be dangerous, especially to the eyes.
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Protect your hearing. Protect your brain.

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Jun. 25, 2026
Growing evidence suggests hearing loss may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, including...
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6 military hospitals and clinics recognized as C...

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Jun. 25, 2026
Specialty Care Centers of Excellence are designed to enhance warfighter medical readiness and improve...
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Navigating change with purpose: inTransition sup...

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Jun. 03, 2026
The program helps active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, veterans, and retirees...
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Invisible threats: New tick-borne dangers found ...

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May. 26, 2026
Rare but dangerous viruses carried by ticks no bigger than a sesame seed are being detected, and a proactive...
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Your service, your history: Department of War ex...

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May. 05, 2026
Throughout their military careers, service members accumulate a unique history of deployments and on-the-job...
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Unseen guests in your kitchen: A military family...

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Apr. 21, 2026
Military families become highly skilled at rapid pack-out and quickly establishing new living space. Each new...
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Sept. 3, 2025

The Search Is Over! Defense Health Agency Unveils findDHA — a Dynamic, Online Search Tool

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency launched a new online, interactive tool, findDHA, which allows users to search for DHA locations around the globe. Finding a DHA facility has never been easier.

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Sept. 3, 2025

Learn Safe-Gambling Strategies: Avoid Negative Impacts to Health, Finances

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Research indicates certain factors associated with military service increase the risk for gambling problems among those actively serving and for those who served. While gambling is generally considered recreational, it can adversely impact military personnel, their families, and unit readiness. A way to reduce the harm that can result from gambling is to practice safe gambling techniques.

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Sept. 2, 2025

Identifying Warning Signs of Suicide on Social Media

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If someone you know makes comments about suicide or expresses emotional pain online, always take them seriously. Whether it's a single post or multiple, do not ignore them.

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Aug. 26, 2025

USARIEM Researchers Find Potential Genetic Marker for Resilience

FORT DETRICK, Md. — The biomarker for stress adaptability could lead to new ways to treat stress disorders like PTSD.

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Aug. 22, 2025

Eat pink for breast cancer prevention

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Breast cancer follows skin cancer as the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. Many people wear a pink ribbon or pink clothes to raise breast cancer awareness. Let’s put another spin on bringing awareness to breast cancer prevention — eat pink! Let's explore how eating colorful, antioxidant-rich foods can support breast cancer prevention.

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Aug. 19, 2025

Tick Talk: Prevention and Protection

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — There are several types of ticks that transmit diseases to humans, the most common ones are blacklegged ticks that transmit Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis.

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Aug. 19, 2025

Nutrition Strategies Fuel Recovery Following Musculoskeletal Injury

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to Defense Health Agency–Public Health, more than 95% of active duty military personnel’s injuries are musculoskeletal and are the leading reason for military medical visits.

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Aug. 12, 2025

West Nile Virus Cases on the Rise

FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent against West Nile Virus infection. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in Colorado and has been affecting Coloradans since 2002. In Colorado, the majority of human WNV cases occur in August and September. So far this year, Colorado has reported nine human cases of WNV and one adult death.

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Aug. 4, 2025

BRAVE Virtual Mental Health Helps All Service Members Get Therapy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — BRAVE augments local mental health services with video teleconferencing at facilities where mental health services may be in short supply.

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July 28, 2025

Medical Rodeo: Vital to Providing Medically Ready and Ready Medical Forces

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The rodeo aims to ensure service members in the National Capital Region are ready to deploy by offering fast and complete care. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines can update medical records, complete exams, and get cleared for duty—all in a single visit.