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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…

The danger and spread of hantavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


After recent high-profile cases, hantavirus came roaring back into the headlines as a potentially…

Protecting pets during summer celebrations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Before another summer of celebrations, certain pet-friendly precautions bear repeating. First and foremost, always…

Pet vaccinations: the basics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


For nearly a century, widespread vaccinations have saved the lives of countless animals. Beyond…

Equine skin tumors: when is a lump something more?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Equine lumps and bumps can appear alike whether they're benign or cancerous — and…

Why it can be dangerous to feed horses grass clippings and yard trimmings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Because horses are natural grazers, many people don't know that seemingly benign vegetation might…

The first legal drug to treat fish for a common parasite

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


This spring, the US Food and Drug Administration made legally available a treatment for…

Don't let your dog wreak havoc on the environment

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Chances are you've heard about the environmental impacts of free-roaming domestic cats — but…

Early diagnosis is key to managing feline CKD

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is the most common cause of death in senior…

FDA opts for alternatives to animal testing for certain drugs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced that, for the development of certain…

Careers and Training in Aquatic Animal Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


Aquatic animals are fascinating, and many opportunities exist for training in a variety of…

Does it matter what you drink?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025


Several years ago, researchers at the University of Oxford studied the relationship between people's…

The real impacts of artificial intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025


  Artificial intelligence, or AI, went from a science-fiction trope to a pervasive phenomenon…

Compare yourself less for academic success

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025


Much like feeling behind in class, comparing how hard you work to everyone else…

How to manage chronic migraines

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


Do you feel that? It starts with a throbbing pain in your head and…

All-female diving team shows biological adaptations to cold

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


Some people are just built differently. In the case of the Haenyeo [hen-yeo], however,…

Trick yourself into falling asleep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


We've all been there. You climb into bed, needing to sleep before a big…

The dangers of yawning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025


You do it at work. You do it at home. Sometimes you even do…

Why going on vacation is good for you

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025


Close your eyes. When you think of the word “vacation,” where are you? A…

Itchy, Ouchy Ears: Relief for Your Dog’s Ear Troubles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025


Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live as we welcome Dr. Chi-Yen Wu, a veterinary dermatology…

Early bedtimes and more sleep boost teens' brain health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025


Anybody who's ever tried to rouse a sleeping teenager (or who has been a…

Could a vitamin D nasal spray help recover lost sense of smell?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


For years, the longstanding medical treatment for inflammation-related lost sense of smell was to…

Sauerkraut could help soothe a sour stomach

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


There's nothing quite like a heaping portion of sauerkraut to accompany a nice sausage…

They're looking through you — the Beatles and the CT scan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


It's June, and that means it's Paul McCartney's birthday. On June 18, the former…

Protein for every meal could make you stronger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


Does a big, juicy steak for breakfast sound appealing? Perhaps not, but finding ways…

Topic: The Eyes Have It: Detecting and Treating Cataracts Across Species

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025


Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live as Dr. Caryn Plummer, veterinary ophthalmology specialist from UF,…

Painting away bacterial infection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025


What if we put a bit of the stuff found in antiseptic mouthwash on…

Analysis finds more gravely obese than expected

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025


In the last two decades, the average rate of obesity among adults in the…

How old is your heart?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


Wrinkles on one's face are an obvious, unavoidable sign of aging. But your heart…

Little things may be key to mental health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


Much like sleep or sunlight, good mental health may come down to the little…

Can sound help in the fight against fat?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025


Finding ways to shed a few pounds has become an American obsession. Now, researchers…

The Big Picture: The Important Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025


Advanced diagnostic imaging tools can be life-saving for large and small animals. Expertise in…

Poor diets lead to poor brain function

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025


There's nothing quite like slipping into our ugliest, most comfortable sweatpants and settling in…

Dad's depression might cause problems for children

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025


Lots of studies have looked at how mom's mood can affect childhood behavior and…

Service dogs lovingly trained by incarcerated individuals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


NEADS Service Dogs receive a unique form of training. After early socialization, each 12-week-old…

Some summer hazards for pets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


As we ease into summer, it's time to take stock of pet hazards that…

Magnetic fields, quantum mechanics and bird migrations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


Bird migration is a monumental and mysterious process — especially given that most birds…

Play it safe to avoid heartworm disease

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


Summer means mosquitoes, and that can signal problems for pets in the form of…

Discovery of a genetic mutation linked to PRA in Labrador retrievers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


A group of international researchers has recently identified a genetic mutation associated with progressive…

Approval of a drug for cardiomyopathy in cats

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


Felycin-CA1 [fel-i-sin C-A-1], or sirolimus [si-ro·-li-​mus] delayed release tablets, recently received conditional approval for…

What chewing does for dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


When you find a munched-on pair of shoes, does it make you wonder why…

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