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How the military plans to reduce blast-related injuries in troops

New Pentagon guidance reveals which military jobs in each service have the most potential to cause brain damage.

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD

MDMA research has been widely publicized by combat veterans, who say limited PTSD treatment options have contributed to higher military suicide rates.

Army veteran charged with killing a homeless man, attacking another

Karl P. Loucks allegedly pepper-sprayed a homeless man and got into a confrontation with him before fatally shooting him in Memphis.

Opinion

The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth

Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.

With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes

A new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood is expected to make its debut in the military in the coming months.

Army engineers quietly upgrade bunkers to protect soldiers from TBIs

U.S. military bunkers across the Middle East are getting new doors and added protection as recent events draw attention to indirect blast-related injuries.

Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health

The assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.

Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancer

Concussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.

Could a device used in sports help reduce traumatic brain injuries?

The FDA approved the Q-Collar use for impact-related concussions, but further studies on blast exposure are underway.

Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries

The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.