The denials of Purple Hearts reflect a broader skepticism within the military over the severity of mild traumatic brain injury, often described as one of the signature wounds of the conflicts, ...

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The Purple Heart is awarded to those who were injured or killed as a result of enemy action during their military service. Jae C. Hong AP A U.S. Marine veteran determined to receive a Purple Heart ...

FORT CARSON — The Purple Heart recognizes soldiers who have been wounded in combat. Tuesday, one soldier at Fort Carson received the honor after suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan in ...

Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief. New approach targets pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched.