X-Rays, Mammograms, CT scans and MRIs can be viewed in My HealtheVet's newest feature, VA Medical Images and Reports. As part of the Blue Button choices available to Veterans with a Premium...

Are you one of the millions of Veterans that receives VA prescription medicines? Do you know all your refill options? VA provides you with safe and effective ways to refill your prescriptions.

In the Spotlight Veterans Health Benefits Handbook is Available Online Information about Care, Locations, Eligibility and More Veterans with a Premium My HealtheVet account can now...

Your next VA medical appointment could be online. Using the camera on your smartphone, computer, or tablet, the VA Video Connect app gives you direct, real-time access to your health care team. If...

As you age, it's important to stay active and healthy. Exercise can be structured, where you go to a gym, or use equipment in your home, or it can be part of your daily routine. There are many...

Some Veterans may hear at their health care appointments that they have high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) that the body needs for many important functions, such as producing...

If you are of legal drinking age, going out with friends on special occasions for a few adult beverages or cocktails is perfectly acceptable. A responsible adult knows that there are healthy limits...

Unable to make a doctor's appointment? We understand -- you can go online to let us know in advance. Then we can offer your time slot to another Veteran. My HealtheVet gives you options for...

While many people welcome warmer weather, allergy sufferers know all too well that spring means uncomfortable symptoms. If you're already dreading the return of sneezing, sniffles, and itchy,...

Spring is in the air, even in those parts of the country that have seen freezing winter storms. With warmer weather comes a desire to get outside, get active and shed that winter weight. Some look...

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that affects 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. It's known as the "silent killer." Hypertension can be present for years...

As we trade our winter coats for light jackets, it is time to prepare for spring's unpredictable weather. With many U.S. states facing potential floods and tornados, it's advisable that...

If you're a VA patient and Premium user of My HealtheVet, you already know that Secure Messaging is very useful. You can read messages from your doctors, ask your therapist questions, inquire...

Is lunch your most overlooked meal of the day? On a tight schedule, it's tempting to skip or grab fast food for lunch. These quick fixes can lead to obesity as well as reduced energy and...

What is colon and rectal (colorectal) cancer? What are the symptoms? How can you prevent colorectal cancer? All adult men and women are at risk of developing colorectal cancer. We have a list of...

During the Vietnam War, the military used Agent Orange, a tactical herbicide used to reduce vegetation and tree cover in Vietnam. Years later, some Veterans experience health effects potentially...

Do you have a question about your new prescription? Wonder about drug and food interactions? If you have a question about a prescription, you can send a Secure Message. Your VA health care team...

With Spring right around the corner, some of us may step on the scale and see a gain of 5, 10 or maybe 15 pounds. If you took a break from healthy habits and it's been challenging to get back...

Each year, about 800,000 people die from heart disease. You have the power to reduce your risk of developing heart problems. You can start by taking five basic steps to improve your heart health.

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