Health
Smokers unleash harms on their pets
(HealthDay)—Secondhand smoke not only harms people, it also poses a danger to dogs, cats and other pets, a veterinarian warns.
Jan 23, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic blues? Turns out, our pets have been waiting for this moment
As a child, Jen Currin-McCulloch noticed the effects of the human-animal bond while following her dad around his veterinary clinic.
Jul 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cat scratch fever?
Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern?
Feb 19, 2019
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Neuroscience
Love of musical harmony is not nature but nurture
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability – a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found.
Feb 14, 2013
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Neuroscience
Molecular mechanics of risk-reward equation described
The hungrier the mouse, the more risk it will take to grab cheese on the floor of a home with a house cat.
Nov 18, 2016
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Genetics
Cats might be purrfect model for human genetics research
Dogs may be man's best friend, but cats may hold critical keys to humans' health.
Jul 30, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs, cats
College is stressful. Students have classes, papers, and exams. But they also often have work, bills to pay, and so many other pressures common in modern life.
Jul 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With Bronx Zoo tiger catching coronavirus, should pet owners be concerned about COVID-19? Health experts weigh in
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to surge worldwide, scientists and health experts, including University of Illinois researchers who helped diagnose a New York zoo tiger with the disease, are now looking ...
Apr 9, 2020
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Diabetes
New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
When Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet.
Jan 23, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
A purr-fect companion: Can robotic cats help isolated dementia patients?
When Marlys Cordes flipped on the light in her daughter's bedroom, the last thing she expected to hear was a robotic meow. She had no idea how interactive the toy cat responsible, Silver, would be.
Jun 5, 2020
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