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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Dreams and goals

When I was in elementary school, I wanted to see the world and meet people. I would read adventure comic books of the daring deeds of world adventurers.

Photo Of Know your adversary. Female blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks) are considered more dangerous than males of this species because they attach and become engorged with blood, like the tick pictured. While feeding, they can transmit a parasite that invades your bloodstream and causes babesiosis, which can be treated. Our expert, tick scientist Robyn Nadolny, offers tips for protection against ticks and how to mail ticks for identification by the Defense Health Agency-Public Health’s MilTICK service so you can get medical treatment if you’re infected.

Ask the Doc: How can I protect my family and buddies from ticks?

My kids and spouse are outside all the time in the woods by our house on base. I worry about them getting bitten and infected by ticks, and there are a lot of them during the summer months.

Photo Of Service members and their families returning to the United States from overseas duty assignments must comply with updated dog importation requirements effective Aug. 1, 2024. Defense Health Agency veterinary experts say preventing infected dogs from entering the United States is a public health priority. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch)

DHA veterinary services explain updated CDC dog importation guidelines

Service members and their families returning to the United States from overseas duty assignments must comply with updated dog importation requirements effective Aug. 1, 2024.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The veteran’s dilemma

According to a 2022 report by the Department of Veterans Affairs, nearly 17 veterans take their own lives every day.

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Beach gym at Busan’s Haeundae Beach gains popularity

A new beach gym, the Muscle Zone, opened at Haeundae Beach in Busan, is quickly attracting the attention of vacationers.

Photo Of U.S. Airmen from the 509th Medical Group mental health office coordinated with the Retrieving Freedom program to bring post-traumatic stress disorder-trained service dogs to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on June 24, 2024. Our psychologist discusses treatments for PTSD.

Ask the Doc: What are the best treatments for PTSD?

I think my partner may have post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of what he’s been through in combat.

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Global gifts from the few and the new

My typical article describes a health problem and outlines some things you can do about it.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Free-floating anxiety

All humans worry. But are you a worrywart? There is always something to worry about. Simple and difficult life challenges and choices can cause us stress.

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Authorities issue warning over jellyfish stings at Busan, Ulsan beaches

Toxic jellyfish have been observed in the waters of Busan, Ulsan, and other regions leading authorities to issue alerts for the public to be careful of jellyfish stings.

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Convenience stores in South Korea release summer health foods early amid heatwave

With the early onset of summer heat, the convenience store industry is accelerating the release of summer health foods to meet rising customer demand.