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VA unveils national over-the-phone emergency care option for veterans

Of the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

By Karen Jowers

5 months ago

Senator wants answers on DOD’s medical treatment for terror victims

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants to know how often military medical facilities have treated victims of terror.

By Karen Jowers

6 months ago

Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack

Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.

By Karen Jowers

8 months ago

Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense training

Researchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.

9 months ago

Could a device used in sports help reduce traumatic brain injuries?

The FDA approved the Q-Collar use for impact-related concussions, but further studies on blast exposure are underway.

10 months ago