Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Good news: No evidence dogs and cats can get coronavirus
It's natural to worry about those you love during a public health scare, and you love your pets.
Mar 17, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Brain cancer research could help dogs—and the humans who love them
Few heartbreaks are as devastating as when a beloved family dog falls ill with cancer.
Mar 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.
Mar 5, 2020
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Cardiology
Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors
Dog ownership may be associated with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to a new study and a separate meta-analysis published in Circulation: ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Inflammatory disorders
The diet-microbiome connection in inflammatory bowel disease
Much remains mysterious about the factors influencing human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but one aspect that has emerged as a key contributor is the gut microbiome, the collection of microorganisms dwelling in the intestines.
Sep 10, 2019
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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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Surprising ways owning a dog is good for your health
(HealthDay)—Apart from the sheer fun of owning a pet, having a dog enhances well-being and even personal growth in many ways.
Jun 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Children are likely to misread fear in dogs—making a bite more likely
The benefits of growing up with a pet are well documented—these days dogs are even used in the classroom. That said, we sometimes forget that dogs can still present a risk.
Jun 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pet owners want to be masters, not servants – which is why we value dogs more than cats
Cat videos may rule the internet, but dogs possess mastery of their owners' hearts – at least if spending is any guide.
Apr 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When pets are family, the benefits extend into society
There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And there ...
Jan 7, 2019
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