New blood test could help identify troops and veterans with PTSD Researchers hope the findings lead to a more reliable way to diagnose and address the disorder. By: Leo Shane III September 9
Affected by Hurricane Dorian? These Tricare waivers can help. Waivers for prescription refills, and for those in Tricare Prime who need medical care. By: Karen Jowers September 6
Here’s why growing antibiotic resistance is ‘serious and frightening’ for the military Researchers working on a mechanism to remove infections directly from the blood -- without antibiotics. By: Karen Jowers August 23
Military parents’ injuries are affecting their children’s well-being. Here’s how. Data shows more medical visits related to abuse and neglect, injuries, and for mental health care, and more days on psychiatric medications. By: Karen Jowers August 21
Military children have more health care needs, but less access and lower quality, study finds DoD needs to address gaps in access and quality of health care, researchers say. By: Karen Jowers August 5
Here’s one thing military parents should do before their child joins the military Military children's dependent medical records can disqualify them from joining the military after they reach adulthood. By: Karen Jowers July 26
Yearlong birth control supply for female vets could cut costs and unplanned pregnancies The Department of Veterans Affairs could save about $2 million a year in prenatal, birth and newborn care costs by offering female veterans a year’s supply of birth control pills, researchers say. By: Ariana Puzzo July 11
Mold problems adding to military moving misery Neither moving companies nor military families want to ship mold to their new home. By: Karen Jowers June 28
DoD council will examine how ‘wholesale’ changes in military health care affect troops’ families Military medical system changes are expected to have a "huge impact" By: Karen Jowers June 13
States’ increasing restrictions and bans could put abortions ‘out of reach’ for some military women Military women face financial and logistical hurdles in seeking abortions in the civilian community. By: Karen Jowers May 24
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