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As an eighth-grader, Olivia Colavito received treatment from a physical therapist after straining a hamstring during a dance class. That initial exposure to the science of rehabilitation took root in her mind. 鈥淧T helped me so much,鈥� said Colavito, adding that she was able to return to dancing and running in about six weeks.

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly opposes legislation introduced recently 鈥� the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 鈥� that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs鈥� (VA) proven and well-established physician-led, team-based model of anesthesia care and move VA hospitals and clinics nationwide to a rarely used nurse-only model that would lower the standard and quality of care for America鈥檚 Veterans.

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More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.

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Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans鈥� ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA.

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New Study Demonstrates the Efficacy of Copper-Impregnated Surfaces in Reducing Clostridioides difficile Spores

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By studying veterans who went through suicide prevention appointments at VA hospitals and clinics, a new study highlights key risk factors including access to firearms.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to propose聽eight percent annual budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security. ...

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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to help members of the military transition to civilain life through the hospital's new SkillBridge program.

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Australians love their war heroes but a new national survey of 800 managers shows that sentiment doesn鈥檛 extend to part-time soldiers on their payroll, many of whom experience indifference, hostility and discrimination in the workplace.

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Standardizing an assessment process currently used by doctors during care discussions with veterans at risk for suicide in other context could shed more light on the risks related to firearms and opioids.

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Women veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are drinking in similar quantities to their male peers and have more severe symptoms of co-occurring depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a new study suggests. Among veterans, the rates of AUD and related impairments in physical and mental functioning are higher than in the general population.

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The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 39th among more than 350 institutions for Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 Programs and 25th for Bachelor鈥檚 Programs and 25th for Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 21.

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Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, was assessed for its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain. The study measured pain intensity, disability, pain interference, sleep disturbance, PTSD, depression, anxiety, positive affect, and social roles. Findings showed significant improvements in pain-related outcomes and sleep disturbance in the qigong group compared to the control group. The study also found a significant connection between biological factors, such as inflammation markers, and psychosocial outcomes.

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Computer scientists from Argonne National Laboratory enabled a 100x speedup in the analysis of genetic associations that may be causal in disease formation using the world鈥檚 most diverse genetic biobank, the VA鈥檚 Million Veteran Program (MVP).

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The West Virginia University Hearts of Gold Program will play a key role in setting new industry standards for service dog training and support with the help of a more than $590,000 award from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Grant Program.

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Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, with more than 6 million Americans aged 12 and older meeting the criteria for OUD in 2022. Efforts to ease the crisis have included the development of genetic testing to identify individuals most at risk for OUD.

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Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have uncovered compelling insights into the incidence of soft tissue sarcomas among U.S. active-duty servicemen, revealing significant age-related differences compared to the general male population. The findings shed light on the interplay between occupational exposures, healthcare access, and cancer risk, paving the way for targeted prevention strategies and future research.

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A UCLA Health analysis of MDMA-assisted therapy research suggests that the drug could improve outcomes of treatment of a wider range of trauma-related conditions experienced by military personnel beyond the current focus on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by increasing a collaborative and trusting relationship between a client and therapist.