<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center RSS Feed]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Promote health and prevent disease, injury, and disability of Soldiers and military retirees, their Families, and Department of the Army civilian employees; and assure effective execution of full-spectrum veterinary service for Army and Department of Defe]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:04 EDT</pubDate><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[Surviving the summer surge: A guide to reducing the stress of transition season]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293829/surviving_the_summer_surge_a_guide_to_reducing_the_stress_of_transition_season</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293829/surviving_the_summer_surge_a_guide_to_reducing_the_stress_of_transition_season</guid><description><![CDATA[Permanent Change of Station is a hallmark of military life. But even for seasoned service members, moving a family can create a perfect storm of anxiety.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:44:01 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting the force from unseen threats: inside Defense Health Agency-Public Health’s nonionizing radiation course]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293778/protecting_the_force_from_unseen_threats_inside_defense_health_agency_public_healths_nonionizing_radiation_course</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293778/protecting_the_force_from_unseen_threats_inside_defense_health_agency_public_healths_nonionizing_radiation_course</guid><description><![CDATA[The Nonionizing Radiation Safety Course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, trains safety  officers into experts on radio frequency and laser hazards.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:13:30 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293671/battling_the_invisible_enemy_the_rise_in_severe_heat_illness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293671/battling_the_invisible_enemy_the_rise_in_severe_heat_illness</guid><description><![CDATA[As the military braces for another summer, new data reveals a concerning trend in the ongoing battle against heat illness.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:59:50 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your service, your history: Department of War expands access to personal exposure records]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293497/your_service_your_history_department_of_war_expands_access_to_personal_exposure_records</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293497/your_service_your_history_department_of_war_expands_access_to_personal_exposure_records</guid><description><![CDATA[The Department of War is taking steps to ensure each service member’s history of potential health exposures is not just documented but also in their hands.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:12:31 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stronger, faster, smarter: Hard data behind U.S. Army's physical fitness revolution]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293427/stronger_faster_smarter_hard_data_behind_u_s_armys_physical_fitness_revolution</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293427/stronger_faster_smarter_hard_data_behind_u_s_armys_physical_fitness_revolution</guid><description><![CDATA[As the physical demands of modern warfare have evolved, so has the U.S. Army’s approach to building a more lethal and durable force.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stink bugs are coming: Invasive species have few natural predators in Maryland]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/293455/stink_bugs_are_coming_invasive_species_have_few_natural_predators_in_maryland</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/293455/stink_bugs_are_coming_invasive_species_have_few_natural_predators_in_maryland</guid><description><![CDATA[By Amanda Stout, Entomological Sciences Division lab manager, Defense Health Agency-Public Health
Have you noticed the temperature starting to rise? 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Ensure you and your family are fueled by healthy meals this spring.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:06:34 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense Health Agency-Public Health launches comprehensive online Health Promotion Course]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/290546/defense_health_agency_public_health_launches_comprehensive_online_health_promotion_course</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/290546/defense_health_agency_public_health_launches_comprehensive_online_health_promotion_course</guid><description><![CDATA[Defense Health Agency-Public Health recently launched a new comprehensive online training course for essential health promotion competencies.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:20:56 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC issues nationwide Health Advisory on New World screwworm]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/290354/cdc_issues_nationwide_health_advisory_on_new_world_screwworm</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/290354/cdc_issues_nationwide_health_advisory_on_new_world_screwworm</guid><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a nationwide  Health Advisory Jan. 20 to share information about the New World screwworm, or NWS.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:27:22 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Health’s integrated approach protects military communities]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/290057/one_healths_integrated_approach_protects_military_communities</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/290057/one_healths_integrated_approach_protects_military_communities</guid><description><![CDATA[One Health is a simple but powerful idea: The health of people, animals, and the environment are linked.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:28:11 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invisible invasion: What service members need to know about microplastics]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/289694/invisible_invasion_what_service_members_need_to_know_about_microplastics</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/289694/invisible_invasion_what_service_members_need_to_know_about_microplastics</guid><description><![CDATA[The global threat of micro- and nanoplastics, or MNPs, may have long-term impacts on service member health.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:45:55 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense Health Agency-Public Health launches inaugural course to standardize medical radiation safety training]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/289286/defense_health_agency_public_health_launches_inaugural_course_to_standardize_medical_radiation_safety_training</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/289286/defense_health_agency_public_health_launches_inaugural_course_to_standardize_medical_radiation_safety_training</guid><description><![CDATA[inaugural course to standardize radiation safety training across military hospitals and clinics]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:35:32 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat pink for breast cancer prevention]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/288843/eat_pink_for_breast_cancer_prevention</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/288843/eat_pink_for_breast_cancer_prevention</guid><description><![CDATA[Breast cancer follows skin cancer as the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. 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There are simple strategies to help.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:28:21 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good preparation is key to weathering hurricane season]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/287151/good_preparation_is_key_to_weathering_hurricane_season</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/287151/good_preparation_is_key_to_weathering_hurricane_season</guid><description><![CDATA[Military installations in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes are at risk to many of the same public health threats as our civilian neighbors.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:12:34 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Causes ‘Stomach Bugs’?]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/287136/what_causes_stomach_bugs</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/287136/what_causes_stomach_bugs</guid><description><![CDATA[Acute gastroenteritis illness, or AGI, commonly referred to as a “stomach bug,” can spread quickly through communities.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:51:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Veterinary Corps’ Food Safety Mission Enables Warfighters to Focus on Being ‘G.I. Joe,’ without Threat of ‘GI Flow’]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286959/u_s_army_veterinary_corps_food_safety_mission_enables_warfighters_to_focus_on_being_g_i_joe_without_threat_of_gi_flow</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286959/u_s_army_veterinary_corps_food_safety_mission_enables_warfighters_to_focus_on_being_g_i_joe_without_threat_of_gi_flow</guid><description><![CDATA[Behind every meal served to a soldier, sailor, airman, Guardian, or Marine, the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps is working hard to make sure that food is safe.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:49:11 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babesiosis, Lyme Disease Emerging Co-Infection Threat from Deer Ticks in Maryland]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286958/babesiosis_lyme_disease_emerging_co_infection_threat_from_deer_ticks_in_maryland</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286958/babesiosis_lyme_disease_emerging_co_infection_threat_from_deer_ticks_in_maryland</guid><description><![CDATA[Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:43:52 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Efforts Preventing Severe Heat Illness Cases]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/286206/military_efforts_preventing_severe_heat_illness_cases</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/286206/military_efforts_preventing_severe_heat_illness_cases</guid><description><![CDATA[Heat stress is one of the most common environmental threats. Becoming a casualty of heat stress can reduce both individual and unit-fighting strength.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:52:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary: Confidential mental health resources for service members]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285812/commentary_confidential_mental_health_resources_for_service_members</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285812/commentary_confidential_mental_health_resources_for_service_members</guid><description><![CDATA[There are free and confidential resources available to support and enhance the well-being of service members.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:27:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary: Leaders can offer helping hands, support to service members who may be gambling excessively]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285624/commentary_leaders_can_offer_helping_hands_support_to_service_members_who_may_be_gambling_excessively</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285624/commentary_leaders_can_offer_helping_hands_support_to_service_members_who_may_be_gambling_excessively</guid><description><![CDATA[Excessive gambling, also known as problem gambling, is a pattern of behavior that can lead to significant distress and impairment in daily life.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 07:23:02 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe practices, testing lower risks of infectious chlamydia]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285367/safe_practices_testing_lower_risks_of_infectious_chlamydia</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285367/safe_practices_testing_lower_risks_of_infectious_chlamydia</guid><description><![CDATA[Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, include both sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, and the many infections that don’t progress to disease]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:16:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time to get ‘Tick Smart’ about Lyme disease]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/285207/its_time_to_get_tick_smart_about_lyme_disease</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/285207/its_time_to_get_tick_smart_about_lyme_disease</guid><description><![CDATA[May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 06:27:50 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bone stress injury risk reduction optimizes force readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284897/bone_stress_injury_risk_reduction_optimizes_force_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284897/bone_stress_injury_risk_reduction_optimizes_force_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[Bone stress injuries, including stress fractures, can be debilitating to athletes but are also a problem for the U.S. military, say public health experts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:25:11 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduce impact of upper extremity injury with early diagnosis, occupational therapy]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284597/reduce_impact_of_upper_extremity_injury_with_early_diagnosis_occupational_therapy</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284597/reduce_impact_of_upper_extremity_injury_with_early_diagnosis_occupational_therapy</guid><description><![CDATA[Service members experience 25 million limited duty days annually due to injuries, most of which are musculoskeletal injuries, also known as MSKI.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:04:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public health experts remind service members to protect eyes on field of play]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284368/public_health_experts_remind_service_members_to_protect_eyes_on_field_of_play</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284368/public_health_experts_remind_service_members_to_protect_eyes_on_field_of_play</guid><description><![CDATA[Military public health experts who have monitored the occurrence of eye injuries among active-duty personnel say the numbers have continued to go down.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:46:02 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Connects Us: Nutrition, Community Important for Service Members]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/284118/food_connects_us_nutrition_community_important_for_service_members</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/284118/food_connects_us_nutrition_community_important_for_service_members</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether we’re deployed or sitting 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Chagas Disease]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283433/not_all_kisses_are_sweet_expert_advice_on_chagas_disease</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283433/not_all_kisses_are_sweet_expert_advice_on_chagas_disease</guid><description><![CDATA[Every summer, an insect with a sweet name poses a serious threat to the populations of the southern United States and Latin America.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:07:12 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manage protein intake to support lifestyle, workouts]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283390/manage_protein_intake_to_support_lifestyle_workouts</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283390/manage_protein_intake_to_support_lifestyle_workouts</guid><description><![CDATA[Protein offers many nutritional benefits that can be optimized to support your lifestyle and workouts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:18:10 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Do Mosquitoes Go During The Winter?]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283270/where_do_mosquitoes_go_during_the_winter</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283270/where_do_mosquitoes_go_during_the_winter</guid><description><![CDATA[To understand what happens to mosquitoes as the weather gets cold, the first step is to look at their biology.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:18 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[What military service members, family members need to know about airborne hazards]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/283269/what_military_service_members_family_members_need_to_know_about_airborne_hazards</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/283269/what_military_service_members_family_members_need_to_know_about_airborne_hazards</guid><description><![CDATA[Airborne hazards are potentially toxic substances that a person is exposed to when breathing air.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:40 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Weather Injuries Peak in January, February]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/282512/cold_weather_injuries_peak_in_january_february</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/282512/cold_weather_injuries_peak_in_january_february</guid><description><![CDATA[Service members are often in danger of experiencing cold weather-related injuries because of cold and wet conditions present during training and operations]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[January is National Radon Action Month: Learn to Manage Risk]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/282385/january_is_national_radon_action_month_learn_to_manage_risk</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/282385/january_is_national_radon_action_month_learn_to_manage_risk</guid><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month. It's the perfect time to check your home for radon.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:13:01 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Health Expert Explains how Strength is Relative to Body Weight]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/281788/military_health_expert_explains_how_strength_is_relative_to_body_weight</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/281788/military_health_expert_explains_how_strength_is_relative_to_body_weight</guid><description><![CDATA[Public health investigations have shown that military physical fitness tests provide insights into key components of physical performance and injury risk.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:15:08 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[EID Journal GEIS Supplement Highlights Military Public Health Disease Surveillance]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/281417/eid_journal_geis_supplement_highlights_military_public_health_disease_surveillance</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/281417/eid_journal_geis_supplement_highlights_military_public_health_disease_surveillance</guid><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infectious Disease journal supplement]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:07:57 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA-Public Health Toxicologists Collaborate with VHA to Advance Dried Blood Spot Testing for Military Exposure Assessments]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/281129/dha_public_health_toxicologists_collaborate_with_vha_to_advance_dried_blood_spot_testing_for_military_exposure_assessments</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/281129/dha_public_health_toxicologists_collaborate_with_vha_to_advance_dried_blood_spot_testing_for_military_exposure_assessments</guid><description><![CDATA[Dried blood spot testing is a less invasive alternative to traditional blood draws for monitoring service member toxic exposures.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:26:49 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Holistically Integrates with Multiple Dimensions of Health to Support Readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/281097/mental_health_holistically_integrates_with_multiple_dimensions_of_health_to_support_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/281097/mental_health_holistically_integrates_with_multiple_dimensions_of_health_to_support_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[By Nicole Mayo, PhD, and Genevieve Smith, PhD, DHA-Public Health When considering the requirements for mission readiness, what comes to mind?]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:10:30 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury Investigations of Unique Military Populations Enhance Force Strength]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/280210/injury_investigations_of_unique_military_populations_enhance_force_strength</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/280210/injury_investigations_of_unique_military_populations_enhance_force_strength</guid><description><![CDATA[According to U.S. Defense Health Agency-Public Health experts, noncombat-related injuries are the primary reason active duty service members seek medica...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Health Expert Clarifies ‘No Pain No Gain’ Workout Myths]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279545/military_health_expert_clarifies_no_pain_no_gain_workout_myths</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279545/military_health_expert_clarifies_no_pain_no_gain_workout_myths</guid><description><![CDATA[Injuries are the leading reason for military medical visits each year. Department of Defense active duty service members require medical treatment for...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA-Public Health Army Suicide Study Emphasizes Firearm Storage, Safety Policies, as Effective Strategies in Suicide Prevention]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279514/dha_public_health_army_suicide_study_emphasizes_firearm_storage_safety_policies_as_effective_strategies_in_suicide_prevention</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279514/dha_public_health_army_suicide_study_emphasizes_firearm_storage_safety_policies_as_effective_strategies_in_suicide_prevention</guid><description><![CDATA[Every September, the Department of Defense and military services support Suicide Prevention Month as a way of drawing attention to available resources.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 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Concerns]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279051/dod_blast_summit_brings_together_public_health_safety_experts_to_address_blast_overpressure_concerns</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279051/dod_blast_summit_brings_together_public_health_safety_experts_to_address_blast_overpressure_concerns</guid><description><![CDATA[Public health, safety, and industrial hygiene experts from across the Department of Defense gathered recently for the fourth annual DOD Blast Summit.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Honors Mothers, Infants by Supporting Breastfeeding]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/279050/military_honors_mothers_infants_by_supporting_breastfeeding</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/279050/military_honors_mothers_infants_by_supporting_breastfeeding</guid><description><![CDATA[August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA Veterinary Services Explains Updated CDC Dog Importation Guidelines]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/278466/dha_veterinary_services_explains_updated_cdc_dog_importation_guidelines</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/278466/dha_veterinary_services_explains_updated_cdc_dog_importation_guidelines</guid><description><![CDATA[Service members and their families returning to the United States from overseas duty assignments must comply with updated dog importation requirements.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:14:45 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA Public Health Launches MilTICK SURE Path: Surveillance for Understudied, Rare Emerging Pathogens ]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/278353/dha_public_health_launches_miltick_sure_path_surveillance_for_understudied_rare_emerging_pathogens</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/278353/dha_public_health_launches_miltick_sure_path_surveillance_for_understudied_rare_emerging_pathogens</guid><description><![CDATA[The Military Tick Identification/Infection Confirmation Kit program has expandedis now conducting additional off-season screening of ticks.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:43:10 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Health Experts Monitor Diseases Transmitted By Bugs]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/278227/military_health_experts_monitor_diseases_transmitted_by_bugs</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/278227/military_health_experts_monitor_diseases_transmitted_by_bugs</guid><description><![CDATA[Unlike human-transmitted diseases, some diseases are transmitted by insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flies, known as vector-borne disease transmitters]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:32:29 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Eye Protection Preserves Sight To Fight]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277905/effective_eye_protection_preserves_sight_to_fight</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277905/effective_eye_protection_preserves_sight_to_fight</guid><description><![CDATA[Despite munitions that create new types of blast fragments that can injure eyes, evidence indicates decreasing rates of military eye injuries.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:08:56 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquito Season Is Here! DHA Public Health Experts Provide Advice to Protect Yourself from Vector-Borne Diseases]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277902/mosquito_season_is_here_dha_public_health_experts_provide_advice_to_protect_yourself_from_vector_borne_diseases</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277902/mosquito_season_is_here_dha_public_health_experts_provide_advice_to_protect_yourself_from_vector_borne_diseases</guid><description><![CDATA[Dengue fever is one of the most widespread mosquito-borne diseases and a type of vector-borne disease tracked by DHA Public Health entomologists.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:52:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary: Understanding PTSD, Getting Effective Treatment]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277547/commentary_understanding_ptsd_getting_effective_treatment</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277547/commentary_understanding_ptsd_getting_effective_treatment</guid><description><![CDATA[Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed to...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:11:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh Fruits, Vegetables Are Vital for Supporting Service Member Health, Performance]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/277535/fresh_fruits_vegetables_are_vital_for_supporting_service_member_health_performance</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/277535/fresh_fruits_vegetables_are_vital_for_supporting_service_member_health_performance</guid><description><![CDATA[June is Fresh 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Domains to Support Readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276708/physical_fitness_holistically_integrates_with_all_total_force_fitness_domains_to_support_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276708/physical_fitness_holistically_integrates_with_all_total_force_fitness_domains_to_support_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[By being physically fit, airmen, Guardians, Marines, sailors, and soldiers ensure they are physically ready to meet the demands of their job duties.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 08:36:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boothless Audio Testing Helps Military Hearing Experts Advance Science While Improving Force Readiness]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276336/boothless_audio_testing_helps_military_hearing_experts_advance_science_while_improving_force_readiness</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276336/boothless_audio_testing_helps_military_hearing_experts_advance_science_while_improving_force_readiness</guid><description><![CDATA[Military audiology experts have conducted a pilot program to use boothless audiometers to increase the availability of hearing readiness testing.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Health Experts Warn about Potentially Life-Threatening Meat Allergy from Tick Bite]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276333/military_health_experts_warn_about_potentially_life_threatening_meat_allergy_from_tick_bite</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276333/military_health_experts_warn_about_potentially_life_threatening_meat_allergy_from_tick_bite</guid><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 500,000 people in the U.S. have an allergic condition called alpha-gal syndrome.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Doc: Every Child can Benefit from Immunization]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/276148/ask_the_doc_every_child_can_benefit_from_immunization</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/276148/ask_the_doc_every_child_can_benefit_from_immunization</guid><description><![CDATA[Vaccines save lives and prevent unnecessary 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STIs]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/275401/show_you_care_protect_yourself_others_from_stis</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/275401/show_you_care_protect_yourself_others_from_stis</guid><description><![CDATA[Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are an ongoing epidemic experienced by millions of people in the U.S. and among active duty service members.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:17:08 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Vigilant in Preventing Tick-borne Illness this Spring]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/275245/be_vigilant_in_preventing_tick_borne_illness_this_spring</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/275245/be_vigilant_in_preventing_tick_borne_illness_this_spring</guid><description><![CDATA[Department of Defense public health officials are advising the DOD community to be vigilant in preventing tick-borne illness this Spring.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA Public Health Experts Track Climate Change, Heat Trends Impacting Soldiers, Training]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/274885/dha_public_health_experts_track_climate_change_heat_trends_impacting_soldiers_training</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/274885/dha_public_health_experts_track_climate_change_heat_trends_impacting_soldiers_training</guid><description><![CDATA[Heat risk trends for Army bases worldwide show that the 5-year average of annual heat risk days exceeded the 15-year average at 84% of the 44 bases tracked]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:49:47 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Health Preparedness: Getting ‘Left of Boom’]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/274501/public_health_preparedness_getting_left_of_boom</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/274501/public_health_preparedness_getting_left_of_boom</guid><description><![CDATA[All-hazard biosurveillance and public health emergency management, or PHEM,  are critical areas of focus for Defense Health Agency Public Health.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:38:09 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/347.xml"><![CDATA[Army Public Health Center]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHA Public Health experts offer tips to reduce body pains, eye strain from desk work]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/273919/dha_public_health_experts_offer_tips_to_reduce_body_pains_eye_strain_from_desk_work</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/273919/dha_public_health_experts_offer_tips_to_reduce_body_pains_eye_strain_from_desk_work</guid><description><![CDATA[Sitting at a desk in front of a screen can be 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