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Unseen Scars: Oklahoma City Bombing's Lasting Health Impact

4/13/2025

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Survivors of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing carry unseen scars, as a University of Oklahoma study uncovers lasting physiological changes. Altered cortisol levels, heart rates, and inflammatory markers reveal that trauma etches a biological imprint on health, highlighting that emotional recovery doesn't erase the physical toll of such devastating experiences.

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Survivors of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing carry unseen scars, as a University of Oklahoma study uncovers lasting physiological changes. Altered cortisol levels, heart rates, and inflammatory markers reveal that trauma etches a biological imprint on health, highlighting that emotional recovery doesn't erase the physical toll of such devastating experiences.