Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may cause changes in the immune system that increase the risk of autoimmune disease. PTSD commonly co-occurs with autoimmune conditions and immune-related ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Veterans who experienced certain traumatic events during their service may be able to receive disability compensation in the form of non-taxed monthly payments, as well as free health care, including ...

Rena Goldman has over a decade of writing and editing experience. She covers health, wellness, mental health, small business, and how politics and policies impact our daily lives. Rena has worked as a ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...

PTSD is increasingly being diagnosed, and estimates suggest that 8% of women and 4% of men will be diagnosed with this disorder at some point in time. The exposure to a traumatic event is the catalyst ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two UTK professors partnered with CFD Research Corporation to create a device that uses biomarkers in the blood to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder. The device can also ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An estimated 12,000 Kentucky veterans suffer from traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, but $1.5 million in state money is now available to help them using a specific kind of ...