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Mini brains, spinal cords show regeneration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026


Certain kinds of nerve damage have long been considered irreversible. Now, a study from…

Spray might slow cognitive decline, researchers say

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026


Put down the crossword puzzle and pick up the nasal spray. While those of…

Better vision might be in sight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026


At first glance, directing lasers into your eyes does not seem appealing or particularly…

French fries are driving potatoes' bad reputation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026


French fries rarely get any good news. The crispy, salty snack earns the ire…

Alcohol, edibles and driving are a dangerous mix

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026


Drinking before driving is not recommended. Neither is using cannabis. Now, to the surprise…

The brain, center of human consciousness, sways

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026


The brain does many things. It is the most complex machine known to us.…

Diet change might decrease biological age

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026


Most of us who reach adulthood would not mind shaving a few years from…

Icing an injury might prolong the pain, study says

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026


It's a standard response to injury. Twist an ankle? Break out an ice pack,…

Camel's milk offers surprising health benefits

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026


Step aside, cows. There's a new hooved hero in town. New research published in…

Making a berry smoothie? Consider skipping the banana

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026


As long as smoothies have existed — roughly 45 years — people have put…

Deficiencies in B12, folate linked to fatigue

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026


Perhaps you've tried getting more sleep or less screentime. Maybe you're making a concerted…

Arts and culture impact aging, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026


If you believe the myth, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León discovered Florida in…

Study: Voting might lead to longer life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026


Voting makes for a healthy democracy. It also might lead to a longer life.…

Treating Parkinson's with tango

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026


Five, six, seven, eight. A new type of Parkinson's treatment is making strides in…

Finally! A peek inside the secret lives of T cells

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026


Health scientists have understood the role T cells play in the body for more…

Secrets of SuperAgers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026


Picture a woman in her 80s. She tells you a story about the time…

New treatment for cholesterol circumvents statins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026


For those of us with high cholesterol, there are two options: changing your diet,…

Why your productivity fluctuates, according to scientists

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026


Some days, you wake up on the right side of the bed. A new…

Exposure to pesticides associated with increase in cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026


For farmers, gardeners and agricultural enterprises, pesticides present a solution to the problem of…

Obesity impacts men, women differently

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026


While we won't trot out the tired adage detailing how women are from Venus…

Using magnesium for better sleep? Here's what you should know.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026


Getting regular, quality sleep can be a challenge. For better or worse, there's a…

Lung cancer risk might be tied to produce, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026


Eating your fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest ways to care for…

Bear experts put products to the test

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026


When it comes to testing bear-resistant camping equipment, the bears have the last word.…

When it comes to platypuses, it's one mystery after another

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026


The oddest of odd animals on earth has to be the platypus. It's a…

Loneliness might not result in decline, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026


Despite being touted as a surefire means of adding to one's risk of dementia,…

Study: Surviving cardiac arrest less likely at night

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026


The odds of surviving cardiac arrest drop like the setting sun as day turns…

The stealthy dangers of heavy metal toxicity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026


While pet-proofing our homes, potential exposure to heavy metals often escapes our notice —…

Weight-loss drugs offer surprising benefits beyond the waistline

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026


A class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1s has revolutionized the ongoing battle against…

Pet-friendly perks for employees working away from home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026


Creative benefit packages are becoming more common in today's workplace. Some companies are offering…

Protecting horses and livestock from tetanus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


Tetanus is caused by bacteria that live in soil and manure, lying in wait…

Spring colic and how to prevent it

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026


Colic — or abdominal pain resulting from gastrointestinal conditions — is one of the…

Increasing threats to freshwater fish migrations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026


Did you know that some of the longest animal migrations in the world are…

Live near a highway? An air purifier could be your new best friend.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026


For those who live near highways and are nearing the big 4-0, listen up.…

Preventing dogs from opening doors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026


Many dogs don't miss a trick, especially when it comes to behavior repeated right…

Shutting off the brain's ‘pain switch'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026


Chronic pain is a costly condition in the United States. Affecting one in four…

Narcan can quickly reverse opioid overdose in animals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026


Both animals and people can overdose on opioids, like fentanyl or heroine. Dogs —…

Millions are swapping doctor visits with health advice from AI

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026


A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away — or so it seems for…

Adapting a diagnostic tool for dogs with seizures

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026


Canine epilepsy, which results in chronic intermittent seizure activity, is the most common neurologic…

Outdoor pet cats just as likely to bring home pathogens as ferals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026


Look what the cat dragged in. It isn't pretty. Our beloved pet felines, when…

Protect your pooch against the spread of canine distemper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026


Spring and summer are boom times for newborn wildlife like raccoons, foxes, skunks and…

Could meat decrease your risk of Alzheimer's?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026


As kids, we all remember the phrase “eat your veggies.” Now, new research from…

The Canine Brains Project: learning what makes dogs dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026


For those of you pooch parents who really want to get inside the mind…

Study: Yaks might hold key to multiple sclerosis cure

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026


A cure for neurodegenerative diseases might be frolicking through the mountains. New research from…

Study: Some on weight-loss drugs quit without regaining pounds

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026


We are in the midst of a weight-loss revolution. Drugs with the active ingredients…

A simple guide to strength

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026


There are pushups, pirouettes and pumping iron. Calisthenics, curls and CrossFit. Whatever your preferred…

Weight loss drugs might help heart heal

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026


Since its FDA approval in December 2017, Ozempic, an injectable semaglutide originally intended for…

Blood tests can catch liver disease before symptoms

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026


Of the human body's many organs, the liver is arguably one of the hardest…

Kimchi probiotics fight nanoplastics

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026


Kimchi, a Korean dish made of fermented vegetables like cabbage, is known for packing…

Surface Matters: Seeing Eye to Eye on Ocular Surface Disease Treatment

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026


Spring may feel fresh and bright, but the dry air and surges of pollen…

To hear better, keep eyes open

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026


Throughout our lives, we encounter health information from less-than-official sources. Maybe a grandparent, or…

The gut-brain connection

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026


Remember those “butterflies” you felt in your stomach before giving a big presentation? Or…

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