Latest "Traumatic brain injury" stories

‘It can happen to anyone:’ Army spec ops takes on suicide

A new initiative encourages a "bottom-up" approach to the crisis.

By Rachael Riley

9 days ago

This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout

Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.

2 months ago

Outrage over NFL brain injuries; silence over military brain injuries

The NFL is doing the right thing on concussions. The Department of Defense lacks the urgency and a similar aggressive approach.

By Frank Larkin

3 months ago

American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.

By Karen Jowers

8 months ago

Study finds possible link between blast exposure and Alzheimer’s disease

Early detection and treatment of blast-induced brain deterioration could reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life

23 months ago