War-time stress may lead to an increased risk death by coronary heart disease in later life. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Health Services
Christmas Cheer: Courtesy Lebanon's Disabled War Veterans
Bechara was only 19 when, fighting for one of Lebanon's many militias during the 1975-1990 civil war, he was wounded in battle as a bullet lodged itself in his spine.
Bechara was only 19 when, fighting for one of Lebanon's many militias during the 1975-1990 civil war, he was wounded in battle as a bullet lodged itself in his spine.
Dr Nikkari added "our findings support the concept that the effects of traumatic events at early adulthood may have long-term consequences on an individual's health".
Women War Veterans Prone to Mental Health Problems During Pregnancy
Pregnancy among women veterans who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to increase their risk for mental health problems, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health.
Pregnancy among women veterans who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to increase their risk for mental health problems, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health.
Severe Muscle Pain Attacks Gulf War Veterans
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) resembling fibromyalgia has been the common complaint of nearly 100,000 Gulf War veterans.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) resembling fibromyalgia has been the common complaint of nearly 100,000 Gulf War veterans.
Multi-Symptom Pain Disorders Observed in War Veterans Returning From the Middle East
These problems are overlapped with evidence of sleep problems, substance abuse and depression, which make it harder to treat.
These problems are overlapped with evidence of sleep problems, substance abuse and depression, which make it harder to treat.
