Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain InjuryCongress mandated new safety measures for military brain safety regarding blast exposure, emphasizing a change in the military's approach to brain injuries.
Here's how firing a weapon might hurt your brain literallyRepeated exposure to low-level blast waves can injure soldiers' brains, similar to high-impact explosions.
Pentagon Data Shows High Suicide Rates Among Troops Exposed to BlastsTroops exposed to blasts have high suicide rates compared to non-combat roles, with EOD team members at the highest risk.
Blast exposure linked to brain damage in US navy veterans who killed themselves - studyBlast exposure can lead to brain damage patterns, impacting mental health and cognition in military veterans.