A spray gel that stops bleeding in a flash
Before antibiotics, a ruptured appendix was tantamount to a death sentence. And until 1922,…
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20 of 169 episodesHow to sit better (and avoid cancer while doing so)
Is there anything better than sitting? By looking at the rates of Americans who…
Probiotics might lessen anxiety, depression
The joy of probiotics is largely exhibited — and, let’s be honest with ourselves,…
ARCHIVE: Stella’s Story: The Power of Genetic Testing for Dogs
Genetic testing can play a valuable role in human and animal health, alike. Canine…
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Fish oil supplements no help against memory issues
Fish oil supplements are a huge industry. Americans spend more than $1 billion a…
A tree fruit for teeth
You might have encountered jackfruit in tropical areas or as a meat substitute in…
Glucosamine could speed Alzheimer’s disease
For more than three decades, glucosamine has been marketed as a way to relieve…
ARCHIVE: Smushy Snout Squad: Understanding and Caring for Brachycephalic Dog Breeds
A production of the University of Florida Health Science Center News and Communication staff and WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Fl
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Did you know this about canine tapeworms?
Tapeworms called Echinococcus multilocularis use canids as their definitive, or “normal,” hosts. That means…
For some, exercise helps muscles age well
What would it be like to be stronger for longer? A new study from…
Designing successful weight management plans for pets
Globally, about 50 percent of pet cats and dogs are obese. What’s more, weight…
Drinking to relieve stress could change your brain, study suggests
Who among us has not turned to a vice when under an onslaught of…
Potential household toxins that can be rapidly lethal to birds
Many potential toxins may be lurking in a pet bird’s home, several of which…
The lowdown on collagen supplements
Collagen is the most prevalent protein in our bodies. It’s in our hair, skin,…
The epidemic of obesity in U.S. horses
Over half of mature light-breed horses in the U.S. are obese — an incidence…
Canine heartworm disease continues to expand its range
The American Heartworm Society, or AHS, recently released the results of its latest three-year…
New study maps out brain circuitry during sleep
While you were sleeping, your muscles knit themselves back together and your metabolism whirred…
What is total hip replacement and when is it called for in dogs?
For dogs with severe hip dysplasia that progresses in spite of conservative treatment, total…
ARCHIVE: Venom Decoded: Unraveling the Mysteries of Coral Snake Bites
A production of the University of Florida Health Science Center News and Communication staff and WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Fl
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Restoring worn-out joint cartilage
An achy knee or hip joint’s thin or nonexistent cartilage growing back sounds like…