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VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report
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Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans encounter challenges when seeking disability compensation related to that trauma. A new National Academies report reviews the compensation examination process and makes recommendations to ensure veterans receive disability evaluations that are accessible, accurate, and fair.
Jun 3, 2026
Are there proven treatments for Ebola?
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Yes. Scientists have developed treatments that improve survival for Ebola virus disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus, especially when patients receive care early. But treatments that work for one species of Ebola virus may not work against all Ebola viruses.
May 22, 2026
How does Ebola spread from person to person?
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Ebola spreads through direct contact with the body fluids of a symptomatic person or with contaminated clothing or other materials. Ebola virus is in saliva and other body fluids but has not been found to spread as easily as airborne viruses, such as COVID-19 or measles.
May 22, 2026
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- New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels Jan 15, 2026 News Release
- Examining TBI as a Chronic Condition Oct 24, 2025 Announcement
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- National Academies Presidents Express Alarm Over Unnecessary Suffering and Deaths Caused by Measles Outbreak; Call for Widespread Sharing of Evidence-Based Information on Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Jul 11, 2025 Statement
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- Research Funders Should Prioritize Finding Treatments to Ease Symptoms of Chronic Illnesses Associated with Lyme Disease, Not Wait for Certainty on Cause, Says New Report May 8, 2025 News Release
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- New Report Finds Co-Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines to Veterans at VHA from 2007 to 2019 Increased Their Risk of Death Feb 6, 2025 News Release
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- To Increase Pace and Volume of Drug Approvals for Rare Diseases, Report Recommends FDA Enhance Information Sharing, Improve Collaboration Sep 12, 2024 News Release
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- New Report Recommends CMS, HHS Make Changes to Increase Participation of Mental Health and Substance Use Care Providers in Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Aug 8, 2024 News Release
- New Rapid Expert Consultation: Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation and Loneliness Jul 18, 2024 Media Advisory
- Winner of the 2024 Frontiers Planet Prize Discusses His Research in Sustainability Science Jul 16, 2024 Feature Story
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- Federal Government, Clinicians, Employers, and Others Should Adopt New Definition for Long COVID to Aid in Consistent Diagnosis, Documentation, and Treatment Jun 11, 2024 News Release
- New Report Reviews Evidence on Long COVID Diagnosis, Risk, Symptoms, and Functional Impact for Patients Jun 5, 2024 News Release
- Action Needed to Improve U.S. Smallpox Readiness and Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Therapeutics, Says New Report Mar 26, 2024 News Release
- To Minimize Harms and Maximize Benefits of Social Media to Adolescent Health, New Report Recommends Setting Industrywide Standards, New Protections Against Harassment Dec 13, 2023 News Release
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- FAA Should Improve Substance Misuse Programs and Data Collection for Pilot and Flight Attendant Health and Safety, Says New Report Jun 27, 2023 News Release
- More Investment and Attention Needed to Address Pandemic-Related Harms on Children and Families in Marginalized Communities Mar 16, 2023 News Release
- National Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Diseases Worthy of Further Investment, Says New Report Jan 19, 2023 News Release
- How can you tell if you have COVID-19, RSV, or the flu? Dec 30, 2022 Based on Science
- Is monkeypox related to chickenpox? Oct 25, 2022 Based on Science
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- Slowing the Cross-Border Spread of Infectious Disease Aug 22, 2022 Feature Story
- Protecting the Public and Workers from Future Airborne Hazards: Next Steps Aug 9, 2022 Feature Story
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- NIH Should Create an Office of Autoimmune Disease Research, Says New Report May 10, 2022 News Release
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- New Report Reviews VA Monograph on Economic Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Service and Emotional Support Dogs for Veterans with PTSD Feb 1, 2022 News Release
- Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care — ‘It’s Time to Declare Disparities Intolerable’ Jan 18, 2022 Feature Story
- Lessons from COVID-19 on Executing Communications and Engagement at the Community Level During a Health Crisis Dec 7, 2021 Perspectives
- Preparing for the Next Influenza Pandemic by Leveraging Lessons from COVID-19 Is Focus of Four New Reports from the National Academy of Medicine Nov 17, 2021 News Release
- National Academies Release New Videos and Illustrated Stories to Help Kids and Teens Manage Mental Health and Emotions During COVID-19 Sep 23, 2021 News Release
- Broadening the Reach of Mental Health Care Sep 9, 2021 Feature Story
- Does insulin resistance cause diabetes? Sep 3, 2021 Based on Science
- What’s the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? Sep 3, 2021 Based on Science
- How Six Health System Leaders Are Addressing Clinician Burnout During COVID-19 and Beyond Aug 9, 2021 Feature Story
- New Report Lays Out 10-Year Research Agenda in Social Science for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Jul 26, 2021 Media Advisory
- NASA Should Update Astronaut Radiation Exposure Limits, Improve Communication of Cancer Risks Jun 24, 2021 News Release
- Despite Increasing Rates of STIs, Federal Investment Has Been Flat; Report Recommends Approach to Address Structural Drivers of STIs While Expanding No-Cost Care Services, New Vaccines and Diagnostics Mar 24, 2021 News Release
- New Report Reviews Veterans Affairs Monograph on Potential Therapeutic Effects of Programs with Service and Emotional Support Dogs on Veterans with PTSD Mar 12, 2021 News Release
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- Changing Campus Cultures to Support Mental Health Feb 8, 2021 Feature Story
- Strategies to Allocate Scarce COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatments to Eligible Patients Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Jan 29, 2021 News Release
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- Methods to Track Health Care Worker Deaths, Burnout from COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Dec 10, 2020 News Release
- Although Childhood Cancer Survival Rates Have Improved, Survivors Face Disability-Related Challenges Throughout Adulthood Dec 9, 2020 News Release
- National Academies Offer Guidance on Student Behavior and COVID-19 Testing for College Administrators Ahead of 2021 Spring Semester Dec 1, 2020 News Release
- Advantages and Trade-offs of COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests, National Testing Strategies Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Nov 9, 2020 News Release
- Putting Games to Work in the Battle Against COVID-19 Nov 2, 2020 Feature Story
- Airborne Transmission of COVID-19: Q&A with Jonathan Samet Oct 26, 2020 Feature Story
- National Academy of Sciences Enlists Gaming Community to Boost Public Understanding of COVID-19 Oct 23, 2020 News Release
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- Preparing for Future Pandemics: Using lessons from the current crisis to improve future responses Oct 14, 2020 Feature Story
- National Academies Release Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine for Adoption by HHS, State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Authorities Oct 2, 2020 News Release
- How Sports Logos on Masks and Better Signage Can Help Prevent COVID-19, According to Social Science Oct 1, 2020 Feature Story
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- In Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic, Disease Surveillance, Testing, and Contact Tracing Likely Here to Stay Sep 23, 2020 Feature Story
- Engineering a Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Sep 18, 2020 Feature Story
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- Academies Study Will Examine COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities and Strategies for Decarceration Sep 10, 2020 Feature Story
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- Answering the Call: Engineers Continue to Pitch New Ideas to Help Address COVID-19 Aug 14, 2020 Feature Story
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- Reopening U.S. Research Universities: Weathering the Pandemic, and Looking Beyond It Jul 29, 2020 Feature Story
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- Exploring the Science of Social Distancing and What it Means for Everyday Life Apr 3, 2020 Feature Story
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- Letter from the NAS, NAE, and NAM Presidents Regarding COVID-19 Crisis to House and Senate Leadership Mar 21, 2020 Statement
- Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases Provides Rapid Response to Government on Key Coronavirus Questions Mar 20, 2020 News Release
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- National Academies Completes Review of National Toxicology Program’s Draft Monograph on Fluoride and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Effects Mar 5, 2020 News Release
- White House Requests National Academies Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats in Response to Spread of Coronavirus Feb 28, 2020 News Release
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