Gulf vets had an unusually high incidence of "psychiatric disorders [such] as post-traumatic stress disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, joint pain, and respiratory disorders."
Why the undying “mystery” of Gulf War Syndrome must die
War Syndrome (GWS) is back in the news, thanks to a new study released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and so is the persistent effort to label it a "mystery." See, for example, the story by a HealthDay reporter headlined "Gulf War Syndrome Is Real, but Causes Unclear: Report." Says the article, "its causes, treatment, and potential cure remain unknown."
