Soldiers and other specialists often face malaria risks when they are sent to different places. To prevent malaria, they are often given doxycycline. But this medicine can cause problems in the stomach and intestines. Researchers wanted to see if long-term use of doxycycline in soldiers leads to more gastrointestinal issues. First, it's important to understand that ...
Military personnel often face a lot of challenges. But did you know that their struggles might start way before they join the service? Many soldiers have gone through tough times as kids. These tough times are called adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs for short. ACEs can lead to health problems later in life. This study looks at how ACEs affect soldiers' daily li...
The United States has taken a bold step in its ongoing tension with the International Criminal Court. The State Department has announced sanctions on four ICC judges. This move is seen as a direct response to the court's investigations into U. S. military actions and the issuance of arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin...
The impact of military life on intimate relationships is a complex issue. It is often overlooked. It is no secret that military personnel face unique challenges. These challenges can take a toll on their personal lives. One significant issue is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA). This is more common among military personnel than civilians. Factors like ...
The skin is a living shield that protects the body from infections. For soldiers, this shield faces unique tests. Military training, especially outdoor exercises, can change the bacteria living on a soldier's skin. This change happens due to the tough conditions and limited hygiene during training. A study looked at how a 10-day military exercise affected the skin ba...
The Pentagon is facing serious trouble. The Trump administration has been firing key military and civilian leaders. This has caused a lot of worry among lawmakers and national security experts. The Pentagon's former spokesman, John Ullyot, recently quit his job. He wrote about the chaos inside the building in an article. He described it as being in a state of confus...
Did you know that noise can mess with your hearing? Well, it's a big deal for military folks. A recent study looked into how much noise soldiers are exposed to each year and how it affects their hearing and ability to focus on sounds. It turns out, loud noises can really do a number on your ears. You might think, "So what? I can handle loud noises. " But in the mili...
Imagine being a young mom, trying to raise two little boys all alone after losing your husband in a tragic helicopter crash. That's the gut-wrenching reality for Ivy Galliher, 25, whose world was shattered when her beloved SSgt Jacob "Jake" M. Galliher perished while serving in Japan aboard the infamous CV-22 Osprey aircraft. Now, as she clings to cherished memorie...
A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, raising questions about what exactly happened and why. The sailor was apprehended by Venezuelan authorities last week but the details remain murky. What we do know is that this isn't the first time a servicemember has ended up in trouble overseas. Just earlier ...