Health
Tainted dog food sickens 14 people in US
Tainted dog food has sickened at least 14 people in the United States, health officials said Friday.
May 4, 2012
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Diabetes
Dogs and their owners share a risk of developing diabetes
Owners of a dog with diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes themselves than owners of a dog without diabetes, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Dec 10, 2020
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Health
Pet dogs could help older owners be more active
Owning a dog may help older adults to meet physical activity levels recommended by the World Health Organisation, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Health professionals could encourage ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pets are major pandemic stress reducers
(HealthDay)—June is time for people to bond with their pets, the American Heart Association says.
Jun 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New survey: 95% of pet parents rely on their pet for stress relief
Nearly all cat and dog owners rely on their pets for stress relief according to a new survey released by the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all.
Jun 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No evidence that COVID-19 can be contracted from pets
Veterinary experts from around the world are urging pet owners to listen to the advice of their veterinarians and public health experts, following the news that a dog in Hong Kong, quarantined after it had tested positive ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Health
Senior adults can see health benefits from dog ownership
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults of all ages should engage in 150 or more minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Among adults 60 years of age or more, walking is the most common ...
Apr 20, 2016
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Cardiology
Pets may help reduce your risk of heart disease
Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
May 9, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How pets can be true lifesavers for seniors
(HealthDay)—Having a furry, fluffy or feathered friend can have a profound effect on seniors' mental health, possibly even helping prevent some suicides, new research suggests.
Apr 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wash your hands after stroking your pet, say French experts
A French medical body urged pet owners on Wednesday to take precautions like washing hands after stroking dogs or cats, saying the risk of catching COVID-19 from animals "cannot be ruled out".
Mar 25, 2020
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