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Sugary drinks are reprogramming your body

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


If you're struggling to curb sugar cravings, you might have your intestines to blame.…

Wasabi might boost memory

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


For those who love sushi, here's something to remember: Japanese wasabi might boost short-…

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Tree layout might affect mortality risk in neighborhoods

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


  A green, leafy canopy benefits more than just the birds. Trees planted along…

Might caffeine and apples relieve ringing in the ears?

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Millions of Americans battle a persistent, annoying ringing in their ears. The malady, known…

Be wary of a secret ingredient in tattoo ink

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


Tattoos are now mainstream. Once relegated to tough guys and the biceps of sailors…

Sun and alcohol are a bad beach combo

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025


Liquor and sunbathing are a bad beach combo. As with many activities matched with…

How anxiety can push you, positively

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


Feeling anxious? It's OK. We all feel anxiety from time to time. Whether a…

Lessons learned from 20 years of snakebites

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


The best way to avoid getting bitten by a venomous snake is to not…

High screen-time kids may become stressed-out teens

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025


If your child is what we like to call an “iPad kid,” you might…

Man moves robotic arm — with his mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


A paralyzed man was able to control a robotic arm using a device that…

Australopithecus' key to survival … salad?

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


Human predecessors may have survived long enough to evolve into bigger-brained creatures not by…

Even images of nature reduce pain levels

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025


  These days, the connection between exposure to nature and good health is so…

Night owls at greater risk for mental health, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


Listen up, night owls: It might be time to take a page out of…

Habits that reduce your risk of memory loss

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Age affects all of us differently. This is especially true when it comes to…

Email ‘nudge' helps improve math scores, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


When it comes to listing favorite subjects in school, math is rarely first. In…

Deadly cardiac events during marathons are less frequent

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


Despite our couch potato reputation, more people are running marathons in the U.S. In…

Study indicates women have better hearing than men

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025


Here's a ready excuse for any male whose female partner accuses him of not…

Survey: Americans call health care costs a big worry

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


Most Americans put health problems wrecking their finances high on the list of things…

How doomscrolling takes over your life

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


Everyone has done it, whether they realize it or not. You pick up your…

Taking time to really see your dog

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


When it comes to reading a dogs' emotions, many folks interpret what they expect…

Corn gets a thumbs up in pet foods

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


When it comes to pet food ingredients, corn gets a bad rap. But is…

Feed your rabbit or guinea pig like their wild cousins

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


The healthiest diet for your rabbit or guinea pig is one that mimics that…

Darwin's Cats: rectifying the understudying of cats

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


One in three U.S. households has a pet cat, yet many feline conditions are…

Could a safe, effective treatment of equine recurrent uveitis be in sight?

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Recurrent uveitis [you-vee-EYE-tus] is a leading cause of blindness in horses. It involves repeated…

Diet changes may help dogs with chronic diarrhea

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


One of the toughest problems facing dogs and pooch parents is chronic canine diarrhea…

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Zeroing in on seasonal cat allergies

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Like those of us who feel the sneeze, some of our feline friends suffer…

Routine wellness exams are key to detecting heart disease

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


About 1 in 10 dogs will develop heart disease, and though it's less common…

Watch pugs, bulldogs and Shih Tzus for ear problems

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Brachycephalic [brake-ee-cef-AL-ick] — or flat-faced — dogs have lots of health challenges related to…

Ensuring that animal-assisted interventions work for people and animals

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Animal-assisted intervention, or A-A-I, includes three types of animal interactions beneficial to people. An…

A kid's path to veterinary school

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Every year, when kids are surveyed about their dream jobs, being a veterinarian is…

Animal dreams

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Do animals dream? Some researchers are convinced they do. After scouring years of research…

Dancing helps limit stress

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Exercise is a good way to reduce life's stresses. It prods the body to…

For exercise motivation, try moolah

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025


Money talks. And sometimes it tells us to go take a walk. A team…

When our common perceptions get in the way of diagnosis

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025


In today's world of online influencers and dating apps, people can feel significant pressure…

Flushing might be dangerous to your health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


Your TV has a remote control so that you can channel surf from a…

How to travel with babies and toddlers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. For new parents, the…

How to beat the afternoon slump

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


Have you ever had a very productive morning and then suddenly crashed in the…

Pneumonia in Pets: When Every Breath Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live with Dr. Ronald Goncalves, clinical assistant professor of emergency…

Sleep distractions lead to inflammation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


In today's world, flashy apps, social media platforms and bingeable shows are constantly vying…

Diet rich in plants also rich in psoriasis relief, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


Love the skin you're in … by eating more fruits and vegetables. While it…

Diet program focuses on decreasing ultra-processed food

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


In a world where ease often surpasses healthier choices, ultra-processed foods, or U-P-Fs, have…

Microplastics invading our brains

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


The magnificent human brain is the most complex machine in the known universe. It's…

Equine Preventative Care: More Than Just Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


Having your horse vaccinated routinely is important to ensure it stay protected against infectious…

Element of surprise dictates pain perception

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


Much like the taste of cilantro, the way we feel pain is not one-size-fits-all.…

For kids, healthy drinks are as important as healthy food

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


Parents who want to serve the healthiest beverages possible for their children and teens…

Trendy juice cleanses can have not-so-trendy consequences

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


Before you spend a week gulping green juice, you might want to consider its…

Want to feel happy? Just stop trying.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


Have you ever felt like the more effort you put toward being “happy,” the…

Improve your muscle health with a bunch of grapes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025


Maintaining your muscle strength and health as you age may be as simple as…

Fruit bats might offer lesson for human diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025


Envy the fruit bat. They can eat twice their body weight in sugary fruit…

Radiation Oncology: A Powerful Tool for Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer…

Home program helps defer older patients from hospitalization

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


Home is where the heart is — and where most of us would rather…

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