Welcome to "Ask the Doc", the Military Health System's own health care advice column. Here, you'll find answers to questions on an array of subjects and concerns from military doctors, nurses, specialists and personnel who know them best.
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5/30/2023
How regularly you sleep, not just the length of sleep, has a connection to your heart health.
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5/25/2023
How can I get my kids caught up on recommended vaccines, even if it’s off the normal schedule? Also, my children and I are going on a trip to Europe this summer. What immunizations are recommended for my kids before going on our trip?
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12/28/2022
A doc explains how you can help a friend you think drinks too much.
Article
11/30/2022
The Defense Health Agency’s Warrior Care program offers ample resources to help service members, their families, and caregivers find support when they move to a new location.
Article
11/28/2022
The Military Health System takes measures to prevent and mitigate altitude sickness in service members operating at high altitudes. For best results, it’s key to acclimate units gradually and progressively.
Article
11/8/2022
You're never too old to start being more physically active and eating healthier, which can add years to your life.
Article
9/6/2022
Alcohol can be harmful for many reasons, so moderation is the key, our doc says.
Article
8/1/2022
Have you ever had an allergic reaction and not know you had an allergy?
Article
7/29/2022
Performance nutrition is a major key to force readiness.
Article
6/27/2022
Heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat injuries like organ dysfunction or heat stroke.
Article
6/16/2022
“When we deploy, our lives become simpler, while theirs become more complex: In addition to missing their husband and father, they are missing someone who should be helping to shoulder the burden that military life places on kids.”
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6/13/2022
Ask the Doc: What is causing all of these headaches?
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6/2/2022
A first-of-its-kind study at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is researching whether using facility therapy dogs in dentists’ offices could reduce patient anxiety and improve outcomes for military dental treatment programs.
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6/2/2022
Moving can be hard on military families, especially on children. Moving to a new home, going to a new school, finding new friends – it can be unsettling for kids of any age. Yet, there are things that service members can do to prepare for a permanent change of station move that can make for a smoother transition for the children.
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5/25/2022
Dear Doc: I kick back on the weekends and down a six-pack or two at a time. I know this is called binge drinking, but I don’t think I’m an alcoholic. Should I be worried?
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Last Updated: August 17, 2021