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June 16, 2024

7 important health stories this week you simply can't miss

As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 7 of the most impactful stories.

June 14, 2024

Veterans hike 100 miles from Maine to Massachusetts to raise PTSD awareness: ‘Changed my life’

Eleven veterans walked 100 miles from Maine to Massachusetts to raise awareness of PTSD through the Semper Fi & America's Fund. The group ended at Gillette Stadium after 6 days of hiking.

June 13, 2024

Veteran and military nonprofits that help America's heroes are focus of 'once-in-a-lifetime' adventure

Task Force Expedition, a nonprofit, has organized a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb this summer to raise funds and greater awareness of veteran and military nonprofits. Five charities are involved.

June 13, 2024

FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapies for PTSD despite high hopes from veterans

An FDA panel rejected MDMA-based treatments for PTSD often used with veterans. One advocate shared what the verdict means for the future of mental health care, while doctors stressed supervision.

June 12, 2024

Sandy Hook shooting victims would have graduated from high school on this day: ‘So mournful’

Sixty Newtown High School seniors graduate on June 12 as survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in a class of 330 students. "There is a whole chunk of our class missing," said one.

June 12, 2024

A marathon in every state: Navy vet and former NYPD cop runs across US to help deserving nonprofit

U.S. Navy veteran and retired NYPD officer John Barnett was injured while on duty. Now, the avid runner is setting out to run a marathon in all 50 states for nonprofit Paws of War.

June 11, 2024

Navy veteran and injured NYPD cop runs marathons for nonprofit Paws of War

Retired detective and Navy vet John Barnett shares how he's running a marathon in every U.S. state to help other veterans and first responders in need of support.

June 4, 2024

Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in US military veterans, researchers say

Researchers say specially trained service dogs have helped ease symptoms of PTSD in U.S. military veterans; the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs runs a pilot program with service dogs.

June 4, 2024

FDA panel to evaluate psychedelic MDMA for treatment of PTSD for first time

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a meeting to discuss a therapy based on the psychedelic drug MDMA for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder for the first time.

May 16, 2024

Brain-tapping therapy helps Chicago nurse control COVID-related PTSD

Retired nurse Gulden and psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Tendler discuss the efficacy of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment.