- + Military Health Expert Explains how Strength is Relative to Body Weight—Public health investigations have shown that military physical fitness tests provide insights into key components of physical performance and injury r...
- + EID Journal GEIS Supplement Highlights Military Public Health Disease Surveillance—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infectious Disease journal supplement
- + DHA-Public Health Toxicologists Collaborate with VHA to Advance Dried Blood Spot Testing for Military Exposure Assessments—Dried blood spot testing is a less invasive alternative to traditional blood draws for monitoring service member toxic exposures.
- + Mental Health Holistically Integrates with Multiple Dimensions of Health to Support Readiness—By Nicole Mayo, PhD, and Genevieve Smith, PhD, DHA-Public Health When considering the requirements for mission readiness, what comes to mind?
- + Injury Investigations of Unique Military Populations Enhance Force Strength—According to U.S. Defense Health Agency-Public Health experts, noncombat-related injuries are the primary reason active duty service members seek medi...
- + Military Health Expert Clarifies ‘No Pain No Gain’ Workout Myths—Injuries are the leading reason for military medical visits each year. Department of Defense active duty service members require medical treatment for...
- + DHA-Public Health Army Suicide Study Emphasizes Firearm Storage, Safety Policies, as Effective Strategies in Suicide Prevention—Every September, the Department of Defense and military services support Suicide Prevention Month as a way of drawing attention to available resources...
- + Suicide Prevention Starts with Reexamining Coping Skills —Suicide prevention involves the collective effort of local and national organizations, health care professionals, individuals, and support systems.
- + DOD Blast Summit Brings Together Public Health, Safety Experts to Address Blast Overpressure Concerns—Public health, safety, and industrial hygiene experts from across the Department of Defense gathered recently for the fourth annual DOD Blast Summit.
- + Military Honors Mothers, Infants by Supporting Breastfeeding—August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies.
- + DHA Veterinary Services Explains Updated CDC Dog Importation Guidelines—Service members and their families returning to the United States from overseas duty assignments must comply with updated dog importation requirements...
- + DHA Public Health Launches MilTICK SURE Path: Surveillance for Understudied, Rare Emerging Pathogens —The Military Tick Identification/Infection Confirmation Kit program has expandedis now conducting additional off-season screening of ticks.
- + Military Health Experts Monitor Diseases Transmitted By Bugs—Unlike human-transmitted diseases, some diseases are transmitted by insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flies, known as vector-borne disease transmi...
- + Effective Eye Protection Preserves Sight To Fight—Despite munitions that create new types of blast fragments that can injure eyes, evidence indicates decreasing rates of military eye injuries.
- + Mosquito Season Is Here! DHA Public Health Experts Provide Advice to Protect Yourself from Vector-Borne Diseases—Dengue fever is one of the most widespread mosquito-borne diseases and a type of vector-borne disease tracked by DHA Public Health entomologists.
- + Commentary: Understanding PTSD, Getting Effective Treatment—Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed t...
- + Fresh Fruits, Vegetables Are Vital for Supporting Service Member Health, Performance—June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month and a perfect time to start focusing on the many benefits they bring when added to your diet.
- + Celebrate Men's Health Month With Annual Health Screening—Public health officials say that one of the best ways to prevent illness is by taking the time for a routine physical.
- + Physical Fitness Holistically Integrates with All Total Force Fitness Domains to Support Readiness—By being physically fit, airmen, Guardians, Marines, sailors, and soldiers ensure they are physically ready to meet the demands of their job duties.
- + Boothless Audio Testing Helps Military Hearing Experts Advance Science While Improving Force Readiness—Military audiology experts have conducted a pilot program to use boothless audiometers to increase the availability of hearing readiness testing.
- + Military Health Experts Warn about Potentially Life-Threatening Meat Allergy from Tick Bite—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 500,000 people in the U.S. have an allergic condition called alpha-gal syndrom...
- + Ask the Doc: Every Child can Benefit from Immunization—Vaccines save lives and prevent unnecessary burden on our health care systems by protecting people before they are infected.
- + Public Health Ergonomists Offer Move More Month Tips for the Workplace—The modern-day office workplace is often accompanied by large amounts of sedentary time that can be detrimental to good health.
- + Show You Care, Protect Yourself, Others from STIs—Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are an ongoing epidemic experienced by millions of people in the U.S. and among active duty service members.
- + Be Vigilant in Preventing Tick-borne Illness this Spring—Department of Defense public health officials are advising the DOD community to be vigilant in preventing tick-borne illness this Spring.
- + DHA Public Health Experts Track Climate Change, Heat Trends Impacting Soldiers, Training—Heat risk trends for Army bases worldwide show that the 5-year average of annual heat risk days exceeded the 15-year average at 84% of the 44 bases tr...
- + Public Health Preparedness: Getting ‘Left of Boom’—All-hazard biosurveillance and public health emergency management, or PHEM, are critical areas of focus for Defense Health Agency Public Health.
- + DHA Public Health experts offer tips to reduce body pains, eye strain from desk work—Sitting at a desk in front of a screen can be harmful to your health. It reduces time spent on physical aerobic activity and increases body and eye st...
- + Condoms Still Best Defense Against Infection, Unwanted Pregnancy—Department of Defense health surveillance data continue to reflect that sexually transmitted infections are widespread among military men and women.
- + Holistically transform your New Year’s resolutions into reality—Holistically transform your New Year’s resolutions into reality By Army Lt. Col. Julianna Jayne, Registered Dietitian, PhD, RDN, CHES, Defense Centers...
- + Is it just post-holiday blues or is it more serious? —Mild feelings of gloominess are common right after the winter holidays. However, if more severe symptoms exist, seasonal affective disorder may be pre...
- + Defense Public Health experts say COVID, flu prevention follow same methods—Defense public health experts are sounding the alarm and urging the general population to prevent a double threat of both COVID and flu infections.
- + Hundreds Vaccinated against Flu, COVID-19 at annual Defense Public Health Flu Fair—FALLS CHURCH, Va. – An annual tradition continued on Oct. 11-12 when the Defense Health Headquarters, DHHQ, held its annual Influenza Vaccination Fair...
- + Are you injury prone?—Do you know how many injuries you have had? Are there actions you can take to reduce your injury risk?
- + Military health experts remind you to check your home for hazards—A service member’s home should be their “safe place” – a place to relax and enjoy time with their family.
- + Great American Smokeout: Your day to quit smoking, vaping—Every year service members and civilians around the country take advantage of the Great American Smokeout to transition to a smokefree lifestyle.
- + DHA Health Hazard Assessment team doing critical work to improve warfighter brain health—The Warfighter Brain Health Initiative brings together the operational and medical communities to optimize brain health and reduce traumatic brain inj...
- + DOD substance use education campaigns offer resources, support to service members—These three DOD substance abuse education campaigns serve as a resource for service members and their families.
- + Military life is stressful; depression screening brings help—Depression is a medical condition that can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel and handle daily activities. Screening and treatment can hel...
- + Real life falls not a laughing matter; protect your body, ego—Falls are one of the most frequently reported reasons for Army injuries
- + Preventing suicide through social connectedness —ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The ...
- + Syphilis, STIs growing threat to U.S. Armed Forces —Sexually transmitted infections have been increasing in U.S. active-duty populations.
- + Military public health stays ready to combat disease—One of the main duties performed by the U.S. military is countering threats across multiple domains, including threats from disease.
- + Don’t fall for hype around energy drinks, summer heat—While water is generally advised for hydration in the summer heat, the lure of energy drinks is undeniable.
- + Defense public health experts investigate whether minority group service members are more likely to experience behavioral health problems—U.S. public health agencies have recognized that certain minority groups appear to experience greater risk for certain behavioral health disorders.
- + Tips for managing post-PCS stress—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Moving season is in full swing for many military families. The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be...
- + How to minimize service member, family stress during PCS season—The process of identifying, addressing and preventing challenges associated with PCS moves is critical to optimizing service member and family health.
- + Keep fit through regular exercise to fight fat as you age—Some people become less physically active as they get older, which can lead to weight gain and a decline in physical fitness.
- + 2022 Army Health of the Force report continues focus on impact of COVID-19, substance abuse, female Soldier-unique health needs—The Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen recently released the eighth annual Health of the Force (HOF) report.
- + DOD expert offers tips on keeping bed bugs from hitching unwanted rides this travel season—Bed Bug Awareness Week, observed annually during the first week in June, offers an opportunity learn about these pesky critters and protect yourself.
- + MilTICK study finds use of permethrin-treated uniforms can reduce tick-borne illness risk—A recent study conducted by biologists who manage the DOD MilTICK program examined the effectiveness of permethrin treatment for military uniforms.
- + Preparing Children for PCS Season—Although relocation can be challenging for children, there are some helpful strategies to limit stress and foster positive benefits.
- + Increasing post-partum return-to-fitness time advances women’s health, military readiness—The 365-day post-partum period is critical for allowing women to gradually build back to their pre-pregnancy body composition and physical duty abilit...
- + Defense public health officials reflect on lessons learned as COVID-19 public health emergency ends —Public health officials can now see life returning to a bit of normalcy as the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end May 11 in the United S...
- + Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene work together to protect DOD workers—Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene specialists work together to ensure Department of Defense work places are safe and healthy.
- + Home HVAC tips to keep healthy during warm or cool months—By Aarielle Savoy, Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen, Mechanical Engineer ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Why is my house hot in the summe...
- + Defense Public Health optometrist says healthy eyes lead to healthy lives—Healthy vision is not simply 20/20 visual acuity but a range of habits and routines that lead to and maintain proper eye health and comfortable sight.
- + Alcohol use is also risk factor for sexual assault—Sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects every community in the United States and can happen to anyone.
- + Defense Public Health expert offers tips for eliminating pesky pantry pests—Most homeowners are surprised and unhappy when they open their breakfast cereal or flour and find insect “bonuses” inside.
- + Defense Public Health psychologist offers tips to help children cope with change—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- In 1986, then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger designated April as “Month of the Military Child.” During this mo...
- + Defense Public Health celebrates opening of new $248 million public health laboratory—Dignitaries and distinguished guests gathered at Aberdeen Proving Ground South April 5 to celebrate the opening of the DOD's new Public Health Laborat...
- + Military health experts highlight need for U.S. youth to maintain healthy weight—By V. Hauschild, MPH, Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report...
- + Defense Public Health celebrates National Public Health Week—Defense Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week.
- + Military psychologist talks facts, prevention of substance, alcohol misuse among service members—Public health studies indicate that alcohol use disorders are the most common form of substance use disorders among Army personnel.
- + Service members need to remember signs, symptoms of heat illness as weather warms—Military personnel continue to experience severe and sometimes fatal life-threatening heat-related illnesses during both training activities and comba...
- + Military recognizes importance of sleep, investigates use of alternative treatment device for sleep apnea—The military recently investigated the use of a custom-fabricated oral appliance therapy device, and determined it can significantly improve sleep qua...
- + DOD hopes to raise awareness about dangers of Fentanyl—According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, drug poisonings are the leading killer of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45.
- + Celebrate National Nutrition Month®, Learn How to 'Fuel for the Future' —The March National Nutrition Month® theme of “Fuel for the Future” challenges us to focus our nutrition choices with a diverse diet.
- + Opinion: Why a healthy heart matters at any age—Some service members and young adults may think that heart disease is a problem for older generations, but heart disease affects every age group.
- + Hearing noises that aren’t there? It could be tinnitus—According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly 10 percent of the adult population of the United States has experienced tinnitus in the past y...
- + DOD experts gather, collaborate at APG for toxicology consortium—The DOD's leading toxicology experts gathered in person and virtually as part of a bi-annual meeting of the Tri-Service Toxicology Consortium.
- + Army dentist shares why oral healthcare should begin during infancy—By Army Col. Demetres Williams, DMD, MPH, U.S. Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – From the moment a child is b...
- + Pesticide safety campaign hopes to promote safe use, proper disposal—Throughout the month of February, the Defense Centers for Public Health–Aberdeen will post pesticide safety tips on social media.
- + Military public health experts provide tips for leaders to improve medical readiness—Reducing the severity or impact of overuse injuries and behavioral conditions on Soldiers’ health may enhance a unit’s medical readiness.
- + Toxicologists hold vital role in protecting DOD workforce—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Although Department of Defense personnel spend much time learning to protect themselves from enemy combatants and weapo...
- + Public health nutritionist shares strategies, resources for meeting New Year weight loss goals—There are many resources available at military installations, through TRICARE or Military OneSource to help you reach your weight loss goals.
- + January is National Radon Action Month—You can improve the quality of air your family breathes. During National Radon Action Month, take time to find out the levels of radon in your home.
- + Help prevent impaired driving this holiday; Let this year’s only toll be the one paid on the turnpike—Impaired driving occurs at all times during the year; however, holiday periods mark peak times of significant occurrence.
- + Army experts track injuries to identify risks, support prevention—The Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen routinely monitor Soldiers’ medical data to identify military injuries, trends and risk factors.
- + Army experts: Mixed messages can fuel stigma, prevent Soldiers from accessing behavioral healthcare—Research in military populations have found that many Soldiers continue to avoid seeking behavioral health care because of stigma.
- + DOD registered dietitians offer strategies for healthy holiday eating—When it comes to maintaining our weight, many of us may let our guard down during the holidays. This eating may contribute to slow yearly weight gains...
- + Be Antibiotics Aware; misuse can lead to ineffective drugs—Many common infections are becoming harder and sometimes impossible to treat as routine antibiotics become less effective.
- + Lung Cancer Awareness Month offers chance to think about smoking, cancer risk—Lung Cancer Awareness Month takes place in November and presents an opportunity to raise awareness about Soldiers, smoking and lung cancer risk.
- + Army public health, finance experts offer strategies to cope with #1 stressor of military families—The 2021 Health of the Army Family report, published by the Army Public Health Center, cites financial stress as the number 1 stressor for military sp...
- + Army experts say diabetes is leading cause of preventable blindness in adults—Diabetes is a disease that disrupts the body’s ability to turn food into energy and can damage major organs such as the heart, kidneys and eyes.
- + Army promotes infection prevention by monitoring disease cases—Protect yourself from infectious diseases by practicing healthy habits like getting vaccinated and tested, wearing protection, and practicing good hyg...
- + Army experts: Mix up workouts to reduce overuse injuries, improve bone, joint health—Avoid overuse injuries affecting musculoskeletal structures such as muscles, tendons, joints and bones, using a mix of training activities.
- + One Health Week webinar showcases global collaboration for a healthier world—One Health Webinar Days 2022 is an intellectual exchange of One Health concepts and approaches to promote public health across the Department of Defen...
- + Working hard to keep you working: Ergonomists make DOD workplaces safe—Military commanders and leaders across the world see ergonomists as the go-to professionals if they need to assess a work environment for risk factors...
- + Fight domestic abuse using your Family Advocacy resources—More than 10 million Americans are impacted by domestic violence each year. The DOD’s goal is to respect, support and defend any domestic violence vic...
- + Army experts address monkeypox concerns—After more than two years spent dealing with the COVID pandemic, concerns are now rising about a possible new disease threat: monkeypox.
- + Airman Veteran Continues Service with the Army at Area Support Group – Kuwait, Sep 2022—From the comforts of her home in Texas, she watched the news of Afghani families leaving their birth country, desperately looking for opportunities to...
- + Army experts highlight findings, recommendations from 10 years of suicide studies—By V. Hauschild, MPH, U.S. Army Public Health Center ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suic...
- + Army Public Health Center hosts 7th iteration of public health course—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – The Army Public Health Center hosted its seventh and final iteration of the annual Army Public Health Course at Aberdee...
- + SLEEP education, good leadership may help Army solve its sleeping problem—America has a sleeping problem – and for many service members, it’s even worse.
- + AWCs are perfect accountability partners for Soldiers, family members who want improve their fitness—One trend in the fitness world is to find an accountability partner to share goals with in order to maintain focus and commitment.
- + August Performance Triad month campaign encourages all Army stakeholders to embrace SAN synergy of Sleep, Activity, Nutrition—The goal of this year’s P3 month campaign is to focus on the total Army Family and encourage others to fulfill the target goals of the Performance Tri...
- + Soldiers not immune to damage of sun’s rays—Skin cancer is an especially preventable disease because ultraviolet radiation exposure – mostly from the sun and tanning beds – is the primary cause.
- + Army experts: Rabies risk is not worth it—Although the most recent case of rabies in an active-duty soldier was in 2011, this fatal disease remains a threat that the U.S. Army continues to add...
- + Supplements can mean dangers to health, job—A recent APHC study revealed active-duty service members were much more likely to use dietary supplements compared to U.S. civilians.
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