This editorial from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine discusses increased research focus on the female warfighter, to improve knowledge and awareness of individualized risk management for individuals exposed to extreme terrestrial environments, both in mission-critical scenarios as well as training.

This descriptive study examines and characterizes unintended pregnancies diagnosed after long-acting reversible contraception placement in active duty service women, including pregnancy due to long-acting reversible contraception failure as well as undetected pregnancies.

This Surveillance Snapshot reports on mid-season analysis by the Department of Defense Global Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance Program of influenza vaccine effectiveness for the 2024-2025 influenza season.

This editorial discusses women’s health research initiatives funded by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, a funding organization within the Defense Health Agency that supports research on more than 90 diseases, conditions, and topics directed by Congress.

This update of infertility surveillance, analysis and reporting provides more recent estimates of infertility diagnosis incidence and prevalence of among active component U.S. service women. MSMR has published the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component women since 2000, with assessments of annual rates of ...

This report on sepsis hospitalizations among service women is in response to studies of sepsis among active component U.S. military members that have shown markedly increased rates of sepsis hospitalizations, especially among women, among whom rates are higher than male service members as well as the general U.S. population.

MSMR publishes a monthly update of reportable medical events for both active component members and Military Health System beneficiaries. Military Health System care providers and public health officials document reportable medical events through the Disease Reporting System internet.

This report highlights trends in birth control methods self-reported by female active duty sailors and marines, providing insights into service women’s birth control preferences and behaviors in addition to available clinical data.

This cross-sectional study examines univariate associations of self-reported recurring headache with demographics and women’s health characteristics.

This study applies the same methods as study of 10 million U.S. women to reveal trends in cervical cancer screening among active component service women in response to 2012 guideline changes and compares Military Health System trends to reported trends in the U.S. population.

The Military Health System Awards recognized excellence in military medicine during a ceremony at the 2025 MHS Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30.

As drug developers rely increasingly on artificial intelligence to assist with the discovery, testing, and manufacture of new medicines, researchers at the Defense Health Agency Research and Development-Medical Research and Development Command are learning how to apply the latest regulatory guidance related to AI. This will help develop lifesaving ...

For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara shares how the Department of Defense is building a culture where seeking mental health care is not only accepted—it’s fully supported.

The 2025 Military Health System Conference kicked off April 29 in Cleveland, Ohio, with the theme “Future of Military Medicine: Integrated, Innovative, Ready.”

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Shumaker, Uniformed Services University non-commissioned officer, is recognized for outstanding service to the Department of Defense.