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Smallpox DoD has begun mandatory smallpox vaccinations of military personnel, according to the Department of Defense's top health official.

Saxton Reserve Bill Catching On One month after introducing a bill that would lower the retirement age from 60 to 55 for members of the Reserves and National Guard who have served at least 20 years to begin to draw their retirement pay, Congressman Jim Saxton announced the legislation has rapidly gained strong momentum across the country.

Ecstasy's Brain Drain Possibly Wider Than Thought Reuters Health reports the club drug Ecstasy may damage a broader range of brain cells than most research has suggested, according to a new study in monkeys.

Medical and Dental Care for Reserve Component Members and Their Families Members of the reserve component who are called to active duty for more than 30 days are eligible for TRICARE, the same as any active duty service member.

Terrorism Refocused Attention on Force Health Protection Service medical experts are placing greater emphasis on recognizing symptoms of, and refreshing treatment plans for, exposure to chemical and biological agents, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said in his annual report to the president and the Congress.

National Kids Day, celebrated on the first Sunday each August, is a day to foster relationships between adults and children. This day is an opportunity to celebrate childhood, to demonstrate a commitment to nurturing children and to prepare them for their future.

West Nile Virus Spreading West in the U.S. During 2002, West Nile Virus activity was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 25 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia.

NHLBI Stops Trial of Estrogen Plus Progestin... The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stopped early a major clinical trial of the risks and benefits of combined estrogen and progestin in healthy menopausal women due to an increased risk of invasive breast cancer and lack of overall benefits.

Army Announces Well-Being Lab Sites The Army has announced Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; 2nd Infantry Division, Korea; and the 26th Area Support Group, Germany; as sites for Well-Being Labs, beginning in June.

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