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Houston VA provides top pancreas care
Houston VA been designated as the first Center of Excellence for pancreas care within the VA system by the National Pancreas Foundation.
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Food as medicine: Your diet can promote health & well-being
The concept of “food as medicine” recognizes the role of your diet in managing your health.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on biological 3D printing, menopause and PTSD
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in 3D printing biological material, menopause and military exposure, and how PTSD affects aging.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New research on brain-computer interfaces, suicide and hypertension
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a brain-computer interface for natural speech, suicide risk and hypertension.
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VA enlists digital tool to help prevent Veteran suicide
VA’s SQUARES technology for reducing Veteran homelessness is marking its 10th Anniversary by expanding to tackle Veteran suicide prevention.
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Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival
A group of cancer survivors gathered at the Houston VA to share stories and support each other
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on diabetes, kidney injury and dementia
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new drug to treat diabetes, preventing acute kidney injury and lowering the risk of dementia.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk and dementia
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in understanding Veterans’ suicide risk and dementia.
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Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line trained responders are ready to help Veterans with suicide prevention and crisis resources no matter what they’re going through.
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Veterans benefit from early lung cancer detection
Veterans at risk for lung cancer who receive care at Asheville VA can get screened and treated while cancer is still in its early stages.
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VA health and benefits app reaches 3M downloads
VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app reaches more than 3 million downloads.
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TeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy
Alfred Izzarone was able to continue treatment for his PTSD without interruption through VA TeleMental Health.