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Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.
Army scientists work on drug to counter WWII bioweapon used by Soviets
Antibiotic treatments do exist but rising resistance levels are pushing researchers for stronger solutions.
By Todd South
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized Sunday
A senior defense official said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was not notified until Thursday that Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1.
By Tara Copp
Soldier recovering after Christmas drone attack in Iraq
A soldier critically injured in a drone attack in Iraq on Christmas is slowly recovering.
Army links helicopters, boats and AI for casualty evacuation
After an early test, crews have scheduled more experiments for next year.
By Todd South
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez's family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
VA to launch artificial intelligence contest to help health care staff
The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology.
Pentagon raises cap on military medical malpractice claims
Changes would increase the amount of compensation troops can receive.
Alaska Air Guard rescues victims of plane and car crashes in one trip
The 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues since assuming search and rescue duties in Alaska nearly three decades ago.
By Zamone Perez