Department Of Veterans Affairs News

Department Of Veterans Affairs News


Dec 16, 2024

Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes

From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.