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  • VA researcher, former White House policy advisor, leads panel recommending solutions to the opioid crisis

    VA researcher, former White House policy advisor, leads panel recommending solutions to the opioid crisis

    Experts believe the precipitous rise was driven by abuse of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many drug users feeling isolated and unable to get treatment or other support. Fentanyl is believed to be much more potent than heroin and morphine.

  • Study points to race, ethnicity as COVID-19 risk factors

    Study points to race, ethnicity as COVID-19 risk factors

    The research team included investigators from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, and several other research institutions, including Yale University.

  • VA researchers study effects of smoking on therapeutic stem cells

    VA researchers study effects of smoking on therapeutic stem cells

    Huang and Dr. Alex Chan, a postdoctoral research fellow at VA Palo Alto, are studying the effects of nicotine, a highly addictive tobacco stimulant normally inhaled with cigarettes, on therapeutic stem cells.

  • Study backs long-term benefits of non-drug pain therapy

    Study backs long-term benefits of non-drug pain therapy

    A recent study found that non-drug therapies given to service members with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, such as alcohol and drug disorder or suicide attempts.

  • “Eat it or starve:” food causes stress for women Veterans

    “Eat it or starve:” food causes stress for women Veterans

    A VA study found that some Women Veterans had developed unhealthy eating habits such as binging, eating quickly, stress eating and extreme dieting. Often, those habits carried over into civilian life.

  • Relaxation training can help older Veterans who suffer from anxiety

    Relaxation training can help older Veterans who suffer from anxiety

    Clinical geropsychologist Dr. Christine Gould is a researcher with the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. She is currently studying the effectiveness of a relaxation program for older Veterans with anxiety, and the best ways to deliver it.

  • Most VA services continue uninterrupted in Northern California fire zones

    Most VA services continue uninterrupted in Northern California fire zones

    The operating status of VA facilities remains fluid at this time as services and closures can change throughout the day.

  • Golden Age Games Competitor Turns 100

    Golden Age Games Competitor Turns 100

    Jack Faust, a WWI vet among many other things, announced his plans to take part in the Golden Age Games in Honolulu on his 100th birthday celebrations.

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Last updated May 13, 2025

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