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Homelessness can be a trigger for suicidal thoughts; The National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline launched an expansion of hotline services over the phone and online for homeless veterans.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as “winter depression,” is not pure seasonal depression, but seasonal worsening of pre-existing depression. It is defined as “recurring depression with seasonal onset and remission,” mostly affecting people who already have depression.

VA Distinguished Medical Research Scientist Dr. Andrew Schally has made an important advance in the study of congestive heart failure. Schally and his University of Miami colleagues have found a compound that sparked major recovery in rats after heart attack, which often leads to heart failure.

The Atlanta VA Medical Center celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by answering his question: “What are you doing for others?” Veteran patients will be given donated books in honor of the day.

While cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, early detection can save lives. VA has the resources and is committed to help women Veterans take those steps.