Veterans : Science World Report

Nov 25, 2016 03:20 AM EST

Cannabis News: Lifestyle Screening For Veterans On Medical Marijuana Raises Concern On Stigma

Veterans in Canada are worried that the lifestyle screening on medical marijuana use might further aggravate the stigma imposed on them by the society.

Aug 18, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

22-Pushup Challenge To Raise Awareness On Veteran Suicides, Movie Stars And Olympians Participated

Come and join the 22-Pushup Challenge. Make a difference!

Feb 06, 2016 04:54 PM EST

Meditation May Help U.S. Veterans Manage Chronic Pain

Meditation may be helpful for U.S. veterans when it comes to managing chronic pain, according to a recent study.

Dec 07, 2015 01:19 PM EST

First U.S. Penis Transplants Approved For 60 Wounded Soldiers

Medical officials at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine are working to perform the first ever penis transplant in the United States, according to a recent report.

Jun 12, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Veterans Who Died From An Opioid Overdose Were Probably Also On Benzodiazepines

New findings published in the BMJ reveal that close to half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses were also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain, which are commonly used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia.

May 27, 2015 01:28 PM EDT

PTSD In Veterans May Also Increase The Risk Of Heart Failure

New findings published in the American Journal of Public Health reveal that over 8,000 veterans living in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands are dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder, and nearly 50 percent risked developing heart failure over about a seven-year follow-up period when compared to pee...

May 13, 2015 04:01 PM EDT

Anger In Veterans With PTSD Higher With Depression

Depression increases the risk of anger in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to recent findings published by the American Psychological Association.