Psychology & Psychiatry
Home remedies: Animals as healers
Pet therapy is gaining fans in health care and beyond. Animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people with a range of health problems.
Jan 28, 2019
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Health
Toxic amounts of vitamin D spur dog food recall
(HealthDay)—Eight brands of dry dog food have been recalled because of potentially deadly amounts of vitamin D, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Dec 4, 2018
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Four-legged friends can have heart issues, too
Many Americans spend their lives with their pets—sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed.
Apr 11, 2018
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Choosing a great family dog
(HealthDay)—A dog can be a great addition to your household. But how do you choose the right one for your family?
Sep 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Human trials of cancer drug PAC-1 continue with new investment
Clinical trials of the anti-cancer agent PAC-1 are continuing to expand, thanks to a $7 million angel investment from an anonymous contributor who originally invested $4 million to help get the compound this far in the drug-approval ...
May 24, 2016
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
European rule changes on cross border pet transport may heighten rabies risk
Recent changes to regulations on the transport of pets across Europe may have increased the threat of introducing rabies from rescue dogs into countries considered free of the disease, suggests research published in Veterinary ...
Jun 25, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug trials in pet dogs with cancer may speed advances in human oncology
Pet dogs may be humans' best friends in a new arena of life: cancer treatment, said University of Illinois veterinary clinical medicine professor Timothy Fan. Physiological similarities between dogs and humans, and conserved ...
Jun 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can your pet give you an antibiotic-resistant disease?
You may think twice before letting your dog give you a big slobbery kiss following the funding of new research into how pets may transmit antibiotic resistant infections to humans.
Jun 11, 2014
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Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant: a guide to baby and pet bonding
A husband and wife vet science team has developed a guide to help parents introduce their new baby to the family pet.
Jul 9, 2012
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