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A single treatment with ibogaine, a powerful plant-based compound, helped 30 special forces veterans significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms in a Stanford University study. The promising results offer new hope for military veterans struggling with trauma and mental health challenges.
A University of West Florida student and Army veteran just became his school's first-ever recipient of the prestigious Boren Scholarship, earning up to $25,000 to study in his birthplace. Younge Dogbe will spend six months at the University of Ghana developing language skills for a career serving his country in international logistics.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
The newest COVID-19 vaccine offers an unexpected bonus beyond virus protection. A major study of over one million U.S. veterans found it significantly reduces the risk of serious heart problems.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a groundbreaking trial to test whether semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. More than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers will participate in the study that could unlock a new path to recovery for thousands struggling with substance abuse.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a major study to see if semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. Early research suggests the diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce cravings and drinking just like it quiets "food noise" for people with obesity.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
A groundbreaking study of 600,000 veterans shows GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dramatically reduce substance use disorders and cut drug-related deaths in half. The discovery could revolutionize how we treat addiction.
A groundbreaking study reveals critical windows when veterans with cancer need extra mental health support, paving the way for life-saving interventions. The findings are already informing better care strategies to protect those who served.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is testing psilocybin therapy for veterans whose depression hasn't responded to traditional treatments. The groundbreaking PIVOT trial will serve veterans at five locations nationwide, offering new hope for those who've exhausted other options.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications may help fight addiction itself, silencing cravings across alcohol, nicotine, opioids, and other substances. A study of over 600,000 veterans shows these drugs could save lives in unexpected ways.
Women veterans just achieved their lowest unemployment rate in over six years at 3.3%, outperforming male veterans for the first time since 2019. The dramatic three-month surge shows employers increasingly recognizing the value women veterans bring to the workplace. #
Virginia lawmakers just passed groundbreaking legislation to help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD. Once the FDA approves psilocybin-based medicine, veterans will have immediate legal access to this promising treatment.
A massive study of 600,000 veterans found that GLP-1 medications, commonly prescribed for weight loss and diabetes, cut addiction death rates in half. The drugs also reduced the risk of developing substance abuse problems by up to 25% across multiple substances.
President Trump signed an executive order to speed FDA review of psychedelic treatments showing 80-90% reduction in PTSD symptoms among veterans. The breakthrough therapy could help over 6,000 veterans who die by suicide each year.
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