Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a "Dear Doc" question on ways to protect your mental health.

Bug scientist Robyn Nadolny offers tips on how to prevent tick-borne infections and where and how to get ticks that bit you identified by the Defense Health Agency-Public Health.

Our psychology expert talks about PTSD and treatments for it.

U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr). Kelly Elmore, an OB/GYN, talks about pregnancy and postpartum resources within the Military Health System as we Ask the Doc.

Our expert, U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Peter Armanas, explains why you are asked personal questions about your physical and mental health at doctors’ appointments.

Our experts weigh in on new blood donation eligibility, what you can do if you can’t donate blood, and how your actions save lives.

The Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application worked for what we needed back in 2002. Since then, technology and requirements have changed significantly—and the platform could not keep up. When the Department of Defense set out to replace AHLTA and the other legacy EHR systems, the primary requirement was two-fold: first, patient safety ...

In this edition of Ask the Doc, we get expert advice from retired U.S. Public Health Service Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Morganstein, deputy director at the Center for Study of Traumatic Stress in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and vice chair of the University’s department of psychiatry, on ways to address mental health concerns when you, ...

Our expert answers questions about mammograms and breast health in Ask the Doc.

Moving is a major part of military life, and it can be hard to start over again in a new location. Many wounded warriors, their family members, and caregivers face the same issue. Here are resources to help you settle in.

Dr. Margaret Ryan, Medical Director of the Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Health Division Pacific Region office, is a vaccine expert with a background in preventive medicine and infectious disease. She answers questions about HPV and HPV vaccination.

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?

A doc explains how you can help a friend you think drinks too much.

Alcohol can be harmful for many reasons, so moderation is the key, our doc says.

Have you ever had an allergic reaction and not know you had an allergy?