Mental health, PTSD, MST, addiction recovery, women's health, toxic exposure — coverage across the full health spectrum that affects veterans.
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text...
Bay Pines VA physician Dr. Bharti Shetye is named Clinician of the Year Dr. Bharti K. Shetye remembers the moment the news reached her.
A new bladder therapy is changing Veterans’ lives For many Veterans living with overactive bladder and “urge urinary incontinence,” daily life requires extra planning, and with it comes feelings of...
Nutritious recipes and tips for a summer of healthy eating Summer brings sunshine, warm weather and plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends.
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on therapy for post-stoke aphasia, cirrhosis-associated chronic pain and PTSD and depression...
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..
Marine Veteran Edward Chavez turned his health around with VA’s MOVE! Program, losing 40 pounds in five months When serious health issues began to surface, Marine Veteran Edward Chavez knew he was...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98%, reducing the amount from $7.
Supporting survivors as they adjust to a new normal Facing cancer is a journey that extends beyond treatment, with challenges that continue long after treatment ends.
Physical therapists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help Veterans regain independence, mobility and quality of life.
July ushers in blueberry season, a time when farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh produce, backyard gatherings are in full swing and nature showcases some of its most delicious and nutritious..
Joint statement on VA’s release of new traumatic brain injury numbers: Congress must act to advance TBI research for service members, veterans WASHINGTON, DC, July 20, 2026 — DAV ( Disabled American..
The line at the Wendy’s drive-thru barely moved as Hailey Richards sat behind the wheel during her lunch break, staring into the rear-view mirror beneath a pair of dark sunglasses.
Closing the distance: Virtual visits connect Veterans to timely brain injury care For many Veterans, getting care for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be hard, especially if they live far from a...
Why VA’s approach to preventing and ending Veteran homelessness starts with stable housing. For Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability, health challenges often become harder to...
Researcher Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley’s work helps older Veterans regain mobility and independence Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, associate director for research at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care...
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on cancer screenings for Veterans, improving rural VA hospitals and info on a suicide prevention.
The Pentagon announced that service members will get access to testosterone replacement therapy. Experts say that treating health issues associated with hormonal deficiencies is more complex than...
Supporting diabetic Veterans facing food insecurity At the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System , a new pilot program is taking shape to assist diabetic Veterans who are facing a growing challenge: food...
A Washington inmate used jail phones to call VA medical centers and convince staff members to hand over personal information of seriously ill veterans receiving care at the hospitals.
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on research into psychedelic drugs for treating veterans’ mental health disorders.
Summer initiative encourages outdoor activity and connection Veterans across the country are invited to take part in the Veterans Outdoor Challenge, a free, nationwide initiative that encourages...
Have you ever heard someone say, “use it or lose it?” It basically means that if you don’t use your skills or abilities, they start to fade away—kind of like how a plant wilts if you forget to water..
Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Jerry Shaffer was attending a veterans’ social in Clearwater, Florida. Among the dozens of people at the event was Michelle, a woman from the Bronx, who told him.
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on an prescribing safety initiative, sexual trauma treatment and dementia.
Each condition has presumptive-eligibility guidance, treatment paths, and claim help — maintained by Wounded Warriors.