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Stress-related disorders, like PTSD, may increase risk for serious infection

Women's Health

Chronic stress from PTSD increases risk of ovarian cancer, study finds
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Mental Health

CHOP study finds potential blood-based biomarker for PTSD
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Alternative Medicine

Breakthrough PTSD treatment using party drug MDMA coming soon to Philly region
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Service Dogs

How a very good dog named Maverick is helping a local vet escape the lingering effects of war
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Opinion

A Veterans Day challenge from an active duty Army family
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Mental Health

Dispelling the myths of PTSD – and how to get help
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Music

WATCH: Bruce Springsteen releases new war song 'Freedom Credence'
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Sleep

Rutgers study suggests health benefits of dreaming in your sleep

Videos

Del. restaurant to hold fundraiser after woman berates customer with service dog in viral video
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Studies

Report: The effects of medical marijuana to treat pain, PTSD are under researched

Protests

U.S. Army vet explains why he drove 22 'body bags' around Philly
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Opinion

Let Philly police smoke marijuana for PTSD if they need it

Veterans

South Jersey doctor's mission: free mental health services for returning vets

Opinion

Expert: Trump's ignorance on PTSD 'puts people at risk'
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Medical Marijuana

Christie signs bill opening medical marijuana for PTSD in New Jersey

Medical Marijuana

N.J. Assembly votes to allow medical marijuana for PTSD treatment

Veterans

'West Wing' actress with Philly roots works for veterans

CHOP

CHOP finds PTSD common among adults with congenital heart disease
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Mental Health

Report: Veterans need more mental health support from military

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PTSD

Military health system’s care for PTSD, depression falls short, report finds

Politics

Let's try to listen to Sarah Palin about PTSD and domestic violence, shall we?

Education

Philly woman launches startup following traumatic Harvard experience
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Research

CHOP study finds link between heart disease and PTSD

Public Health

WATCH: Philly rapper uses Jodi Arias case for PTSD awareness campaign
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Missing Persons

Philadelphia police seek missing girl, 14, with bipolar disorder, PTSD
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Veterans

New Jersey restaurant turns away veteran, service dog
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Health News

Drexel project to study PTSD treatment with music therapy
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