The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
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The Trump administration is preparing to shift billions in veterans’ health care spending to private providers. Research suggests privatizing essential services comes with a social cost.
Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana has a moderate image in a state that doesn’t often elect Democrats. But as he faces reelection, his move to torpedo Trump’s VA nominee may threaten that image.
Opioid addiction is a serious public health problem, killing more than 42,000 people a year and ruining families. But alcohol is still the deadliest drug in the US. An addiction expert tells why.
While the White House scrambles to fill the VA’s top post, the agency’s deep issues of inadequate funding and low access for veterans continue to fester.
Privatization will aggravate, not solve VA’s problems.
Homelessness among veterans overall is on the decline. But researchers see an increasing number of homeless vets who are single mothers or supporting young families.
Devices created for service members and veterans also help civilian children, elderly people and young adults maximize their mobility.
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