News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
You may have heard of a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. RSV is a seasonal illness of special concern to children under age two, adults over age 65, and people of all ages who have a weakened immune system. Its symptoms closely resemble a cold or […]
You can age healthily even with the clock ticking away. It just takes a little work. Even small steps to improving your health can mean a longer and better quality of life. And defense health officials are working to dispel the negative concept of aging. “There is a common misperception […]
The average human has 32 teeth. Multiply that by the number of U.S. service members on Ramstein Air Base, along with Ramstein’s geographically separated units, that’s more than 320,000 teeth that the 86th Dental Squadron Airmen are responsible for. With the large population, the 86th DS is constantly working to […]
For gobble gobble and ho ho ho! The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means! Time to pack on the holiday pounds with baked goods galore! Why not make the experience of baking your holiday goodies a developmentally beneficial one for your child? Aside from noshing […]
Meet the vitamin B team. These vitamins are the key players that help convert your food and drink into energy to keep your brain and body going. “All your B vitamins equal energy,” said U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Kantar, a dietitian who heads the Nutrition Management Department at Naval Hospital […]
There are two vaccines you should consider getting this fall. It’s the beginning of flu season in the U.S., so now is a good time to get your annual flu vaccine. But did you know that you can also get the latest COVID-19 booster at the same time? “The bivalent […]
A team of military and civilian researchers has identified a new sleep disorder that’s been disrupting the lives of trauma survivors for decades, if not centuries. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published the groundbreaking study, titled “Clinical and polysomnographic features of trauma associated sleep disorder,” on its site in […]
The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games brought wounded warriors together to compete in paralympic sports in Orlando, Florida. U.S. Space Force Capt. Nichole “Nikki” Evenson competed on the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) team in standing and prone precision shooting, recurve archery, and cycling. Joining Nikki was her husband, […]
Since opening its windows in early 2022, the KMCC Satellite Pharmacy has expanded its hours and garnered excellent reviews from satisfied customers. Being located directly at the center of the KMCC means any TRICARE beneficiary able to shop at the Base Exchange can grab a bite to eat at the […]
As families return from summer vacation and students return to school, the influenza (flu) season is approaching while the COVID-19 pandemic is still on-going. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the United States, millions of children get sick with flu like illnesses and thousands […]
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