A scientific breakthrough may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of people suffering from PTSD using saliva samples. As part of the study, the researchers characterized the psychological, social, and medical conditions of about 200 participants, while at the same time collecting saliva samples from them.

An ongoing lawsuit against the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff caught a big break Thursday when a panel of judges ruled that the general’s former aide, who has accused him of sexual assault during her time working with him, does in fact have the right to sue him for damages.

Joe Nieves, an Army veteran who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD in 2006, talks about his service dog Jem at his home in Frederick, Maryland. Jem is a buffer for Nieves when he feels overwhelmed or disconnected from the world, he said.

The Hall of Fame QB claims he suffered an average of more than 50 concussions per year

Actor Anne Heche died of a traumatic brain injury at the age of 53. Medical experts said she developed an anoxic brain injury caused by a sudden lack of oxygen and can be the result of head trauma as well as cardiac arrest, stroke, or suffocation.

Activist John Feal — who spent years as one of the lead advocates to award federal benefits to Sept. 11 victims, first responders, and their families — said work to make sure those payouts and resources are properly funded and administered continues to this day. He cautioned that even well-written bills don’t always mean an easy transition to getting people the help they need.

The actress, 53, was being kept on life support while it was being determined if her organs could be donated, the representative said.

The 52-year-old NFL Hall of Famer said he initially believed the number was low, but now thinks the estimate is much higher now that he knows more about concussions, which can cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

The Department of Veterans Affairs has established a website explaining the details of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, or PACT, Act, and encourages veterans to file claims and apply for health care coverage.