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  • Up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed

    Up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed

    PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, but it is treatable.

  • Live Whole Health #190: Are you sitting down?

    Live Whole Health #190: Are you sitting down?

    Are you glued to your chair all day? Just because you’re seated doesn’t mean you can’t move your body and enjoy its countless health benefits. Add some mindful movement with this seated Tai Chi practice in this week's #LiveWholeHealth post.

  • Louisville VA and UofL partnership leads to new microscopes

    Louisville VA and UofL partnership leads to new microscopes

    New microscopes will lead to a greater understanding of the impacts and effects of wartime exposure on the health of Veterans. And to prevent or reduce the impact.

  • Million Veteran Program study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

    Million Veteran Program study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

    NAFLD is a growing cause of liver disease. It has an estimated worldwide prevalence of 25% in adults. In the United States, that prevalence is projected to climb to nearly 34% by 2030.

  • Houston VA performs first multi-organ transplant involving the heart

    Houston VA performs first multi-organ transplant involving the heart

    Air Force Veteran Walter Pinkney is the recipient of a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant, a groundbreaking multi-organ transplant surgery.

  • PTSD Bytes: PTSD and HIV

    PTSD Bytes: PTSD and HIV

    In this episode of PTSD Bytes, integrated health psychologist Dr. Octaviana Hemmy discusses treatment for HIV and PTSD.

  • The risks of too much alcohol

    The risks of too much alcohol

    Research does not show any health benefit of moderate drinking. Excessive alcohol intake poses many short- and long-term health risks.

  • Hepatitis B: The other vaccine you should know

    Hepatitis B: The other vaccine you should know

    New hepatitis B vaccination recommended for adults aged 19-59. New, expanded recommendation will protect adults from the hepatitis B virus.

  • Veteran Tom Mano believes in Million Veteran Program

    Veteran Tom Mano believes in Million Veteran Program

    “If I can do something to help Veterans, I’m happy to do it.” Veteran Tom Mano sees the Million Veteran Program as an opportunity to give back.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown

    #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown, who served in the Air Force and now works as a breast cancer advocate.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John Coltrane

    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John Coltrane

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John Coltrane, who served in the Navy during World War II and went on to be a prolific jazz player and composer.

  • Genetic research sheds new light on Veteran suicide risk

    Genetic research sheds new light on Veteran suicide risk

    New genetic research discoveries may one day help doctors better screen Veterans at risk of suicide and prevent it in the first place.

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Last updated August 22, 2024

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