Health
Dog owners over the age of 65 act 10 years younger than their biological age
(Medical Xpress)—Owning a dog makes older people fitter and healthier, according to new research from the University of St Andrews.
Jul 18, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Target canine 'superspreaders' to halt killer disease and cull fewer dogs, study suggests
A new way to test for the parasite which causes the fatal disease leishmaniasis could help control its spread to humans and stop dogs being needlessly killed in parts of South America.
Jan 9, 2014
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Health
Pond scum holds dangers for people, pets
(HealthDay)—Blue-green algae is found in lakes and ponds across the United States and is a threat to both people and pets, an expert warns.
Jul 30, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Pets battling cancer can join clinical trials too
(HealthDay)—If you hear that a friend's beloved family member has joined a clinical trial for cancer treatment, don't assume the patient is human.
Jun 14, 2013
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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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Health
Tularemia infection surge prompts warning, especially for Minnesota cat owners
An increase in tularemia infections in Minnesota animals prompted a warning from state health officials, particularly to cat owners, who could get sick if their pets get infected and scratch or bite them.
Jun 21, 2024
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Health
17 Philly children and teens shot themselves last year: Hospital's new gun lock program aims to reverse the trend
Joel Fein often tells the story to parents of his young patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: how, when he was a child, he knew the contents of every drawer and closet in his family home. There were no shelves ...
May 30, 2024
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Health
Why dogs are good for your health
People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard to put into words.
Dec 6, 2023
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Doctors are being sexually harassed at work—this needs to stop
Dominique Lee was training in radiation oncology when she was invited to join her supervisor to discuss a training opportunity. Instead, she was drugged and sexually assaulted.
Oct 25, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used against deadly virus mutation in cats
Cyprus' veterinarians association on Friday lauded a government decision to allow its stock of human coronavirus medication to be used on cats to fight a local mutation of a feline virus that has killed thousands of animals ...
Aug 4, 2023
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