Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK identifies case of 'mad cow' disease
British officials have identified a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease.
Sep 18, 2021
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News tagged with animal health
Medical research
Sulfur amino acid restriction could amount to new dietary approach to health
The longevity and health improvements seen in animals on sulfur amino acid-restricted diets could translate to people, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers who recently conducted a review of published studies. ...
Mar 29, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Colorado squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague, health officials say
A squirrel in a Colorado has tested positive for bubonic plague, public health officials say.
Jul 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pet therapy: How dogs, cats and horses help improve human well-being
We've all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that's not therapy for your pet—it's the ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gilead drug proves effective against coronavirus in US study (Update)
For the first time, a major study suggests that an experimental drug works against the new coronavirus, and U.S. government officials said Wednesday that they would work to make it available to appropriate patients as quickly ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Health
Vegetarian and pescetarian diets linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease
Vegetarian (including vegan) and pescetarian diets may be linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease, or CHD for short, than diets that include meat, suggest the findings of a large UK study published in The BMJ today.
Sep 4, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First Wuhan COVID case days later than initially reported: scientist
The first case of COVID-19 identified in Wuhan, China and presented as such by the World Health Organization was actually days later than previously believed and at an animal market, a top scientist said in the journal Science ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Health
Plant-based meat 'healthier and more sustainable than animal products,' according to new study
Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace, say the authors of a new study.
Jul 29, 2022
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Health
My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?
So your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?
Oct 18, 2022
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Health
Researchers recommend organic agriculture for human health
In a review of existing research, commissioned by a committee of the European Parliament, a group of European researchers has identified benefits of organic food production for human health. The researchers recommend the ...
Jan 25, 2017
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