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Intermittent fasting, calorie counting yield similar results

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


Some people swear by the keto diet. Others can't make it past lunchtime without…

Many Americans are exhausted even before day begins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


A new survey of Americans reveals that a third of us are exhausted even…

Cortisone shots for arthritic knees may cause damage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


Anyone who's struggled to stand up straight after a long car ride or felt…

Pet Pain Decoded: How to Tell When Your Pet is Hurting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


Has your pet shown abnormal behavior lately, such as hiding or growling? Our animals…

The life-extending benefits of black coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


There are those who live to drink coffee, and those who drink coffee to…

Less cheese, better dreams?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


There are plenty of old wives' tales about food before bed. What to eat,…

Obese cats tell a tale

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


Who knew a bunch of fat cats could teach us so much? These chunky…

Socializing feral kittens: it's all about timing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


A position statement from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association has explained why some feral…

Can we fight infections without antibiotics?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


With antibiotic resistance growing all the time, researchers are looking for alternatives to fight…

Catching up with cataracts in dogs and cats

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that, although not inherently painful,…

Pet care plans become employee perk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


In the world of competitive employee benefits packages, pet care has become a valuable…

Urban peregrine falcons are thriving

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Peregrine [peh·ruh·gruhn] falcons are one of nature's marvels. Achieving speeds of at least 200…

With young wildlife, hands-off is best approach

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


In our well-meaning attempts to help wildlife, we often do more harm than good…

Equine vaccinations: the basics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Vaccination is one of the best ways to keep your horse healthy. But which…

Mycotoxicosis presents lethal dangers to horses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


During a single month in the spring of 2025, sixteen horses in Delaware died…

An innovative way to help horses with asthma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Most horses in the U.S. have some degree of asthma and nearly 15 percent…

Recognizing the threat of H5N1 avian flu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


A recent article in a medical journal highlighted the looming threat of the H5N1…

How nonprofit helps animals in Indigenous communities

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Dogs are an integral part of most Native American communities, but in low-income environments,…

Ehrlichiosis: what to know to protect your dog

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Ehrlichiosis [air-leek-ee-OH-sis] is a tickborne disease, particularly affecting dogs in Southeastern and Southwestern states.…

Butter isn't always better

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


What's better than butter? Well, probably a longer lifespan. A major study tracked more…

Scientists discover ‘youth molecule'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025


As the story goes, Ponce de León never found the fabled Fountain of Youth.…

Comparing and Understanding Labels: Pet Food Versus Human Food

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025


Pet food labeling is regulated at the federal and state levels to ensure product…

AI falls behind human brain in key area

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025


Ever looked at a photo of a river and instinctively known you would be…

It's July, time to review UV safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025


July is the peak of the heat. The month brings the scorching “dog days”…

Watch out for sleep-deprived teen drivers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


The next time you curse out the driver who cut you off or mutter…

A Mediterranean berry shows promise for calming gut inflammation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025


Ulcerative colitis is one of those chronic conditions that doesn't just cause discomfort —…

Stepping up to a longer life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


Walking up a flight of stairs won't just get you to the second floor.…

Paw-sitive Preparedness: Tips for Animal Disaster Preparedness from UF VETS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025


With hurricane season in full swing, Dr. Larry Garcia, Clinical Associate Professor and Medical…

Nutrition could make or break sleep quality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025


Are you feeling sleepy today? Already on your second cup of coffee and still…

Sitting at work is healthier than sitting at home

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025


You might want to sit down for this. It turns out, while too much…

Morning showers are better. And here's why.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025


It takes a microbiologist to answer this one. For good hygiene and health, what…

Onion-like particles from jet engines might endanger health near airports

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Scientists have discovered a nanoparticle produced by jet engines that could be endangering human…

Lower back pain meets a natural remedy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


About 16 million Americans deal with chronic back pain issues, a whopping 8% of…

Lab Results Unleashed: Why Laboratory Testing Matters to Pet Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


Although a clinical pathologist's role is primarily behind the scenes, bloodwork and general lab…

Healthy lifestyle crucial, with or without supposedly good or bad genes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


Some of us are lucky enough to see our parents and grandparents enjoy healthy…

Heart check-ups you need

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


Your heart takes a licking, and most of the time, it keeps on ticking.…

Loneliness linked to risk of hearing loss

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


Loneliness is becoming especially prevalent in the digital age. With our faces glued to…

The pros and cons of chewing gum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


You use it to freshen your breath. Baseball players blow big bubbles between pitches…

Flavonoid-rich foods may help extend lifespans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about an…

Venom & Vets: An Update on Snake Bites in Pets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025


Quick bites, fast action. Snake bites are one of the most common occurrences in…

Could you pass the Army's physical fitness test?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025


In June, the United States Army adopted new fitness standards for its combat soldiers.…

Unhealthy, fatty foods quickly cause gut health problems

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


Does this sound familiar? You're following a generally healthy diet, eating your vegetables and…

A “sponge-like” collagen supplement may help weight loss

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


Weight loss solutions are a dime a dozen. Some swear by dieting, others by…

Dieting could lead to mental health dip, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


When it comes to the lifelong pursuit of happiness, dieting rarely comes up. Now…

Brain undergoes changes after caffeine consumption

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


Despite being beloved by most folks with a deadline, caffeine's effect on the brain…

The Canine Blood Bank: Dogs Saving Dogs, One Donor at a Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025


If you've read or heard about a dog's life being saved through a blood…

Knee replacement alternatives are growing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025


They creak, they crunch, they catch. But mostly they hurt. Every year, about 800,000…

Antibiotic pollution is high enough to harm aquatic life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Before antibiotics became widely available in the first half of the 20th century, we…

Taking your pooch on safe enjoyable walks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Judging by our dogs' reactions when they hear the word “walk,” they love their…

Keeping you and your pooch safe from tularemia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


You may have heard about tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, but not likely…

safe pooch tularemia
Detecting a pet's failing vision and providing comfort

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Like humans, our pets' vision worsens with age. But since they can't tell us…

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