This retrospective cohort study examined ovarian dysfunction diagnosis incidence among female active component service members in the U.S. military from 2014 to 2023 using medical encounter data from the Defense Medical Surveillance System.

This analysis measures the association of traumatic brain injury with medical readiness for active duty military service, which could inform future traumatic brain injury screening, referral, and patient management protocols.

The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 11 Alabama counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 9, 2025, due to storm damage.

The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 20 Mississippi counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 9, 2025, due to tornado damage.

The U.S. Air Force Medical Service joined the U.S. Space Force in celebrating its fifth anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024, commemorating the creation of a military branch dedicated to the pursuit of space superiority.

A U.S. Air Force Reserve medical professional had to use his military medical training while at his civilian job this fall.

Several years ago, I was stationed in Colorado. I’d never snow skied, but after my first initiation-by-fire trip, I was feeling comfortable and actually considered myself a somewhat fearless skier. I would go hard and fast until I hit something or just fell. Ski equipment would scatter from where I fell to where I slid to a stop—meaning I spent a lot ...

The 46th U.S. Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, met with key medical logistics leaders on Dec. 16 to discuss the service’s capacity to sustain operational health care during large-scale combat operations.

With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Discover how the National Resource Directory’s electronic Caregiver Resource Directory empowers military caregivers with thousands of vetted resources for well-being, relocation, crisis support, and more.

The Joint Pathology Center, part of the Defense Health Agency, is the largest repository of disease- and cancer-related medical data in the world and the premier pathology reference center for the federal government.

Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Relocating can feel overwhelming, especially for wounded warriors and their caregivers. Military service or Recovery Coordination Programs available to wounded warriors and their caregivers can strengthen their connection to new communities.

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the Smithsonian hosted the 3rd annual One Health Research Symposium on Nov. 22 at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.