Health

While last month’s Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization means each state now makes its own laws regarding abortion services, the health care that the Defense Department provides to service members has not changed, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said. “Service members can […]

When summer swimming became a life-or-death situation for a young boy, U.S. Air Force Maj. Milt Poll, an anesthesiologist for the 86th Medical Squadron at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, used his military training to aid in rescue efforts. During an outing with family and friends at a local aquatic center, […]

With summer officially arriving in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to get outside. There are many safe ways to stay active, maintain readiness, and enjoy the outdoors. Plus, “there’s so much research on the effect that just being out in the sun and being out of doors and engaging in […]

Individuals with darker skin complexions, or skin of color, are sometimes less likely to use sunscreens and protect themselves from excessive sunlight, dermatologists say. But the dangers of too much sunlight — from sunspots to skin cancer — are real risks for everyone regardless of skin complexion, doctors say. Research […]

According to Bleedingcontrol.org, “uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma.” In San Antonio, there is an ongoing effort to train as many people as possible on how to control bleeding to increase the chances for victim survival. Brandy Martinez, Brooke Army Medical Center injury prevention […]

As a critical piece of a warfighter’s protective gear, the combat helmet has vastly improved over the years as new technology and better designs have reduced the risk of fatal blows and traumatic brain injuries. The earliest combat helmets were made from bronze and used to protect soldiers from swords […]

How does pharmaceutical residue get into our waters? Carelessness and incorrect disposal of drugs down the drain or toilet increase the concentration of this chemical cocktail in our waste water. Medicines are not fully absorbed by the body. In part they are chemically unchanged when excreted. Ointments are rinsed off […]