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Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in

Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.

WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'

A technique originally used by the U.S. military to help people fall asleep quickly can be extremely effective, a TikTok user claims. Sleep experts weigh in.

US government must do more to help gambling addicts as it makes billions off sports betting, expert says

Keith Whyte, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, says the United States government needs to do more to help gambling addicts.

Futuristic headset can 'bring the world' to homebound elderly thanks to AI tech

MyndVR has already found a user base across a variety of health care sites and started to find use in elderly users' homes, helping those who prefer home therapy options.

Air travel is more stressful than going to the dentist, many Americans say

Many Americans consider air travel to be more stressful than going to the dentist, a survey from travel website Expedia found. The company offered money-saving tips and more.

Young woman is talked out of suicide by a passerby, an off-duty paramedic: 'Are you OK?'

A young woman — a mom of two kids — was about to commit suicide when a bystander asked if she was OK. The young woman was talked off the bridge and expressed gratitude for the act of kindness.

Brazen fugitive tells cops 'shoot me' during tense standoff: video

A man wanted on several violent warrants is seen on bodycam footage daring officers to shoot him before leading them on a high-speed chase through three states.

Teacher busted after students find her meth at family fun night: police

Sarah Duncan was charged with criminal possession of meth and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia after her students found her stash hidden inside a hair scrunchie, police said.

Depression risk spikes for those who eat these unhealthy foods, study finds: ‘Not a coincidence’

A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultraprocessed" foods can contribute to a higher risk of depression. Nutritionists weighed in on these findings.

Amputee sues hospital saying it withheld antibiotics because of past opioid addiction

A recovering drug addict is suing a New York hospital for allegedly denying him crucial medications due to prior drug use, effectively discriminating on the basis of an illness.