At Animal Hospitals, Social Workers Offer Care for the Humans
by Though still rare, social workers in animal hospitals are growing in their ranks.Though still rare, social workers in animal hospitals are growing in their ranks.Read …
Category: Health – US
Ohio woman with epilepsy finds safety with her service dog: ‘Our bond is set in stone’
Channing Seideman, 30, of Ohio was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child. She still has daily epileptic seizures, but her service dog, Bishop, helps keep …
How Pet Care Became a Big Business
People have grown more attached to their pets — and more willing to spend money on them — turning animal medicine into a high-tech industry …
8 top health stories of the past week that you need to know now
As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been …
New study suggests ditching BMI for ’roundness’-based system
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a body roundness index (BRI) may be a better measuring tool …
How southern European nations will be among the highest life expectancies worldwide
Longevity worldwide will rise by 2050, according to a recent University of Washington study, with one region of Europe seeing the greatest gains in life …
Experts weigh in on the benefits, risks of using castor oil for weight loss
The use of castor oil to regulate digestion and lose weight has become a viral trend on social media. Health and wellness experts discuss the …
Are We Loving Our Pets to Death?
Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue.Pet owners are …
New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women
An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.An injection given just twice …
AI blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before symptoms: ‘Particularly promising’
A new blood test could reveal Parkinson’s diagnoses up to seven years before symptoms emerge, researchers say. Experts discuss what the test means for the …