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Math Model can Predict Risk of Suicide in Soldiers
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2014 01:49 PM ESTA new screening method can help predict suicide risk in soldiers with a history of mental health problems.
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Short, Tall Soldiers More Depressed Than Average-Height Counterparts
By Christine Hsu | Jul 23, 2014 06:01 PM EDTPrevious studies show that short men are more likely to experience depression after joining the military. However, new findings suggest something different. Researchers found that both short and tall men in the military are more likely to suffer depression than their average-height counterparts.
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People in the Military Experience More Adverse Childhood Experiences
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 23, 2014 04:04 PM EDTA new study found that people who have served in the military after the all-volunteer era tend to report more adverse childhood events.
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An Old Military Fortress Found Under The Alcatraz Prison
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 02, 2014 05:30 PM ESTA team of researchers have found an old military fortress underneath the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
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New Product Closes Up Bullet Wounds in 15 Seconds
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 05, 2014 02:39 PM ESTA new product called the XStat can close up a bullet wound in 15 seconds.
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Contractors Working in Conflict Zones Suffer from PTSD
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 10, 2013 10:49 AM ESTA RAND study found that contractors who are deployed often with military personnel suffer from PTSD and depression as well.
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Halloween Buy Back Programs Starting Throughout the Nation
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 31, 2013 12:42 PM EDTHalloween buy back programs where children are offered prizes or money for their unopened candy will start soon throughout the nation.
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NASA Launches Drones To Study Storms
By Counsel & Heal Writer | Sep 12, 2013 09:33 AM EDTNASA scientists are using former military surveillance drones to help them understand more about how tropics storms intensify. They believe that the study can ultimately save lives by improving the accuracy of the forecast.
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Pre-Existing Insomnia Linked to Mental Disorders After Military Deployment
By Christine Hsu | Jun 28, 2013 04:09 PM EDTSoldiers who have troubles sleeping before their deployments may be at greater risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety once they return home.
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PTSD Preventable in Mice, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 06, 2013 11:07 AM EDTA study found that a new drug was effective in preventing some PTSD symptoms in mouse models.
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Study Finds Link Between Brain Injuries and Suicide Risk in Soldiers
By Cheri Cheng | May 16, 2013 09:45 AM EDTStudy discovered that military personnel that suffer from at least one traumatic brain injury have an increased risk of suicide.
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Kiss of Death: Fame May Shorten Lives for Rock Stars, Athletes
By Makini Brice | Apr 18, 2013 10:18 AM EDTA recent study examining 1,000 New York Times obituaries found that famous performers, like athletes and musicians, live, on average, shorter lives than people who have illustrious careers in the military or in business.
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Being Sexual Assaulted Will No Longer Prevent Officials from Getting Clearance
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 05, 2013 01:12 PM EDTThe Office of the Director of National Intelligence announced that Question 21, which asked employees if they received mental health counseling for sexull assault will no longer be required. Question 21 often determined whether or not an employee can get a higher level of security clearance.
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Toxins Found in N.C. Drinking Water Dates Back to 1948
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 15, 2013 02:48 PM EDTNew tests date contamination in North Carolina's water to 1948, not 1953.
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Omega-3 Acids May Prevent Suicide Among Veterans and Military Personnels
By Drishya Nair | Oct 09, 2012 08:38 AM EDTAccording to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 17,754 suicide attempts among veterans last year and in July this year, 26 active-duty soldiers are believed to have committed suicide, the most ever recorded in a month since the U.S. Army began tracking such deaths.
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