Health & Medicine

Mosquito Defenses

Dengue fever surged worldwide in 2019 despite increased cooperation on prevention and reduction efforts. In Southeast Asia, where the disease is endemic, the numbers of cases more than doubled from…

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India bans e-cigarettes

India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes in mid-September 2019 and warned of an “epidemic” among young people. The ban at the time was potentially the biggest move globally against…

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WHO to Create Genetic Research Registry

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in late August 2019 that it will create a global registry to track research into human genetic manipulation. A WHO committee also called for…

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New blood test could detect PTSD in troops

FORUM Staff About 11% to 20% of U.S. veterans of recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in any given year, according to the…

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A joint operation in the operating room

Military medical colleagues from Japan and the United States worked to improve their battlefield interoperability in April 2019 by simulating a joint operation to treat a patient with a gunshot…

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Teaching hydration for peak performance

When it comes to quenching thirst on a sweltering summer day, some beverages do more harm than good, according to military health experts. To perform at peak levels, Soldiers should…

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