PTSD may speed up cellular aging

New research with veterans finds a connection between DNA methylation signals of accelerated cellular aging and PTSD.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Nov. 15, 2022 ~7 min

Years after Flint water crisis began, locals face depression, PTSD

"The mental health burden of America's largest public-works environmental disaster clearly continues for many adults in Flint," says Aaron Reuben.

Duke University • futurity
Sept. 20, 2022 ~7 min


Do some 9/11 responders have a new kind of dementia?

World Trade Center responders who have PTSD may have a new, specific form of dementia, a new study suggests.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Aug. 24, 2022 ~5 min

Can hepatitis C drugs fight PTSD?

New findings suggest that drugs used to treat hepatitis C could also help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers report.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Aug. 23, 2022 ~7 min

The symptoms can signal complex PTSD

New research clarifies how complex post-traumatic stress disorder is distinct from standard PTSD.

Beat Müller-U. Zurich • futurity
July 5, 2022 ~4 min

Junk DNA may rein in memories tied to fear

Junk DNA could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobia.

U. Queensland • futurity
March 23, 2022 ~4 min

To keep probationers out of prison, screen for PTSD

Identifying trauma in probationers with mental illness can help tailor the treatment they need to potentially reduce their risk of incarceration, research finds.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 2, 2022 ~4 min

Can traumatic stress from COVID lead to PTSD?

"The experience of COVID-19 is a traumatic stress. It isn't just triggering earlier trauma, it's a traumatic experience in and of itself."

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
Jan. 31, 2022 ~6 min


Which US veterans are most at risk of food insecurity?

Food insecurity is estimated to affect up to 24% of US military veterans, but risks are significantly higher for people of color and women.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Nov. 11, 2021 ~8 min

30,177 military members have committed suicide since 9/11. Why?

In the past 20 years, 30,177 active military and veterans of post-9/11 wars have committed suicide. That's four times as many deaths as those killed in action.

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
Sept. 15, 2021 ~10 min

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