Veterans in New York face a growing mental health crisis, with suicide rates far higher than the general population. Last year saw the highest veteran suicide rate in over two decades - nearly 25 per 100, 000 people compared to just 19. 8 the year before. That's more than double the rate for non-vet
Veteran Cody Krepline turned his love of slow‑cooked meats into a thriving food truck called Sloppy Hog BBQ. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, he found that preparing barbecue for his fellow soldiers soothed the memories of war. When he left the National Guard, he decided to share that comfort
Patients with os odontoideum, a congenital neck anomaly, show a surprisingly high load of genetic changes. Researchers counted these alterations across the entire genome and found that affected individuals carry more mutations than people with typical neck anatomy. The study examined the DNA f
Veteran sports commentator Dick Vitale recently shared news about his latest health test results. After undergoing multiple scans, including PET, CAT, and MRI tests, doctors found abnormalities in his lung and liver. A biopsy confirmed melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs.
Veterans have a long history of driving medical progress without getting the credit they deserve. War creates extreme conditions that force quick, creative solutions—like sorting wounded soldiers on the battlefield to save the most critical cases first. These rough but effective methods later shaped
Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.
Veterans who suffer from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) often go through many doctor visits, hospital stays, and emergency rooms before a new type of medicine is tried. A study looked at records from 2011 to 2021 to see how long it takes from the first diagnosis until a biologic drug is started
Patients who have both diabetes and high blood pressure face a bigger danger of heart problems than those with just one condition. Even though doctors know that the two diseases share many causes, their treatment plans are often split up, leaving patients confused about what works best. A review of
Patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) often face a tough situation as they approach the end of their lives. These devices can deliver shocks to keep the heart beating, but when the time comes, these shocks might not be helpful. In fact, they can cause unnecessary pain and disc
Patients are becoming more involved in creating new medicines. This is a big deal because their input can make a real difference. However, not everyone understands how valuable this is from the patient's point of view. There are some clear benefits. Patients feel more in control. Trials can be bett
