VA Research

Trends in unintentional injury death among post-9/11 Army Veterans who do and do not use Veteran Health Administration services pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41782147/

Navy Veteran Dr. Clifford is analyzing audiograms from VA's Million Veteran Program to predict hearing loss risk and develop customized hearing protection and care. Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: mvp.va.gov

#VAResearchNewsBrief: Folinic acid, a vitamin used to decrease the toxic effects of cancer medications, may also improve the healing of diabetic foot ulcers. #VAResearch pilot study @RichmondVAMC @VHALITPAO research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

This week is Health Professions Education Week, an annual celebration of the vital role VA plays in educating the next generation of healthcare providers to care for #Veterans. For 80 years, VA partnered with academic institutions to prepare future health professionals. #HPEWeek2026

What is the most effective way to deliver #PTSD treatment? Read our pub to find out more about this pilot project, which took at look at a model for condensed, briefer PTSD treatment in residential settings.   pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41086558/   #VisualAbstract

Rory Cooper, Pitt Distinguished Professor and @herlpitt founding director, is featured in the @DeptVetAffairs Freedom 250 virtual exhibit honoring innovations in rehab engineering and assistive tech for veterans. HERL, a #VAResearch Center of Excellence, showcases the power of VA-University partnership to advance life-changing research for #Veterans. via @PittTweet pittwire.pitt.edu/accolades-hono…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: Remote sleep monitoring has the potential to help predict suicidal ideations in Veterans with #PTSD. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

VA Research finds a potential way to protect the blood-brain barrier, a lifestyle coaching app for cardiovascular disease and preventing muscle atrophy. news.va.gov/145484/va-rese…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: A team led by a @VAIowaCity researcher learned omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids provide protection from skeletal muscle atrophy from disuse, showing potential as a way to prevent muscle loss in patients requiring bedrest due to surgery, trauma, or illness. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: The Telephone Lifestyle Coaching program successfully engages with a diverse Veteran population. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

VA releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report news.va.gov/145433/2025-na…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: A small protein called Thymosin β4 could strengthen and protect the blood-brain barrier from the hypoxia damage caused by TBI. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

VA Research recently published research findings on hospice, a promising new precision cancer treatment and the link between burn pits and sinus disease. news.va.gov/145283/va-rese…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: VA researchers in Bedford, Massachusetts, found using virtual reality can improve the well-being of Veterans receiving end-of-life hospice care. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

Women Veterans deserve health care that reflects their unique needs—and VA’s Million Veteran Program is helping lead the way. MVP research is advancing discoveries in areas like reproductive health and conditions that affect women differently. Join the research shaping the future of women’s health care. Visit: mvp.va.gov Call: 866-441-6075

VA’s Million Veteran Program is advancing research on issues that matter to Veterans, including mental health and PTSD. Learn why the representation of women in research matters to Veterans like Cassandra. Visit mvp.va.gov to learn more & join today.

Farm-based produce prescription program for rural Veterans: lessons learned from a pilot program doi.org/10.1080/193202…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: @VAPhiladelphia and @Penn researchers developed a new immunotherapy approach with potential as a treatment for a variety of cancers. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

VA Geriatric Research is currently looking to recruit 126 Veterans nationwide by October 2026 for a telehealth physical therapy program. news.va.gov/145241/telehea…

As a Veteran, your military service may have exposed you to unique factors that can increase your risk of heart disease. In addition to traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, mental health concerns such as PTSD and depression can contribute to your risk. The Million Veteran Program is studying ways to improve treatments for heart disease. You can make a difference by joining MVP today. mvp.va.gov