MOD facing 686 claims from troops alleging harm from side effects of anti-malaria drug
The side-effects of Mefloquine have been linked to severe depression and other mental illnesses. Nearly 700 claims made against MOD by ...
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Health and Fitness Pioneering UK concussion researchers receive funding from US Department of Defense
Up to 9.5% of UK military personnel in a combat role are diagnosed with mild Traumatic Brain Injury, better known as concussion, every year.
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Army Energy drink ban for Household Cavalry regiment when around military horses
The Blues & Royals has introduced the ban with immediate effect, threatening disciplinary action for anyone who flouts the new ruling.
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Army Army's most senior NCO suggests decision on whether to allow beards may be imminent
Army Sergeant Major WO1 Paul Carney says the Army will announce "very soon" its decision on whether or not beards should be permitted.
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Mental Health NHS expands veterans mental health support as more than half struggle to ask for help
A survey focusing on veterans support found that 60% of respondents struggled to ask for help with their mental health.
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Mental Health HMS Queen Elizabeth pioneers mental and physical health drive at sea on Nato deployment
All personnel on the carrier got involved in the ‘Flagship Performance’ programme, a comprehensive fitness and mental wellbeing programme.
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Food Vegan UOTC cadets say lack of food options could see them abandon military career
Members of the University Officers' Training Corps say there needs to be an improved range of plant-based culinary options
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News How a battlefield surgeon is healing combat wounds with fish skin
See how a former Army surgeon is changing field hospital medicine with a by-product from the seafood industry
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Veterans NHS scheme helping veterans with long-term injuries relaunched
The Government hopes renaming the scheme as Op Restore will boost referrals and uptake.
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Veterans 'Inspirational' late veteran's popular exercise classes continue in his honour
Ken Harris' classes at Surbiton's Royal Star & Garter care home were incredibly popular.
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Health and Fitness British military GP trainees near the end of training in Cyprus
Medical personnel are expected to deal with situations where patients might outnumber the responders.
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Feature NHS at 75: The mutually beneficial relationship between health service and Armed Forces
Recruited from the NHS, 4626 Reserve Squadron supports humanitarian relief efforts and frontline operations.
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Veterans British Army veteran completes ultra-marathon across Tanzania for military charity
Tricia Sinclair works as the director of fitness for charity REORG, which helps rehabilitate veterans and military personnel.
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USA US Army to enforce new body fat 'tape test' to identify overweight soldiers
A soldier who fails the circumference-based tape methods will be flagged.
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Health and Fitness HIV stats in Armed Forces revealed a year on from serving ban lifted
It has been 12 months since the automatic ban on HIV-positive personnel serving in the Armed Forces was removed.
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Tri-Service Happiness in RAF at lowest recorded level as survey shows military morale tumble
The UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2023 shows satisfaction with service life has fallen for second year in a row.