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July 4, 2018

Fourth of July fireworks trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans

The rockets’ red glare is an Independence Day tradition. But for the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, the jarring noises can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

June 29, 2018

VA suicide data shows vets still desperately struggling

In 2010, Congress declared June 27 National PTSD Awareness Day.

November 23, 2017

Marine's 222-mile hike a personal mission to bring awareness to military suicide

This U.S. Marine is taking on a new mission of his own for the holidays, planning to hike about 22 miles a day over two weeks to raise awareness about the high amount of suicides among military veterans.

November 21, 2017

Cancer survivors often living with PTSD

Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.

October 13, 2017

Horse therapy program for veterans with PTSD needs donations

Returning soldiers and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other issues associated with war are finding solace in a horse therapy program in New Jersey.

September 27, 2017

US Marine veteran searches for missing PTSD dog scared off by July 4 fireworks

The search is on for a missing service dog in Alabama.

September 27, 2017

Father and son kayak down Mississippi River to raise awareness for veterans

A pair of U.S. Army veterans are kayaking down the entire Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico for a good cause.

September 26, 2017

Little evidence shows cannabis helps chronic pain or PTSD

Even though pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common reasons people use medical marijuana in the U.S., there isn't much proof cannabis works for either one of these conditions, two research reviews suggest.

September 25, 2017

FDA moves forward on ecstasy ingredient trials for PTSD

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy passed an important hurdle on the path to becoming a prescription drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

September 18, 2017

Veteran and military suicide prevention

Twenty veterans on average die by suicide every day -- with experts working toward reducing that figure.