NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as their peers without PTSD, according to research released today.

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The U.S. Department of ...

It's supper time in the Whittier, California, home of Air Force Veteran Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez. Eagerly awaiting a bowl of kibble and canned dog food is Lisa, a three-year-old, yellow Labrador ...

Jun. 4—Most people are aware of post-traumatic stress disorder. It can range from mild to severe and can impact anyone who has experienced trauma in his or her life. The understanding of PTSD is ...

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U.S. veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely than typical Americans to die of causes including suicide and accidental injuries, a recent study suggests. PTSD has previously ...

A study from the University of Utah sheds new light on the health risks faced not only by military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but by their partners as well. Results of the ...

Already, many Iraq and Afghan vets with emotional problems have found their way into the criminal justice system. Soon, the numbers could be overwhelming. To Barry Schaller, appellate judge and ...

WASHINGTON — About 21 veterans and active duty service members commit suicide every day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. When you do the math, that adds up to a higher number than ...

A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines as a possible driver of poor cognitive performance -- and as a ...