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FDA grants full approval to first oral treatment of canine lymphoma

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has had a busy first quarter…

FDA approves another medication for canine allergic dermatitis

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026


Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Numelvi™ tablets for the…

FDA issues EUA for topical spray used against New World Screwworm

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026


As of April 2026, New World Screwworm, or NWS, still hasn't made its way…

Dogs can get seasonal allergies too

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026


Both people and dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies — it's just that they're…

Deer ticks can transmit Lyme disease to dogs and their humans

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026


As the weather warms, dogs and their humans have something in common — that's…

How cats land on their feet — and why not to rely on it

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026


Scientists have long known that cats have an uncanny ability to land on their…

How bumblebee queens defy the odds and survive underwater

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026


For bumblebees, beating the odds is old hat. After all, their ability to fly…

Centenarians' blood looks closer to a 40-year-old's

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026


Becoming a centenarian is a big deal. It vaults you into a select group…

Laser-printed gel implant might change bone breaks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026


How many bones did you break as a kid? Some of us emerged from…

Hand photo may aid disease detection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026


Imagine you go to the doctor because you suspect something is off-kilter: You keep…

Scientists trick bacteria into eating tumors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026


Despite its increasing antiquity, PAC-MAN's 8-bit graphics — and gameplay — continue to grip…

Tinnitus impacts jobs for many people

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026


Humanity has sought an effective treatment for tinnitus since ancient Egypt. Luckily, few survive…

Sugary drinks linked to anxiety in teens

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026


Is there anything sweeter than being 16? Whether it's slurping on soda slushies, glugging…

What is your state of health?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026


Where do all the fit people live? We'll admit up front that states don't…

Bashing the button: Is ‘snoozing' good for you?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026


All of us sleep. It's a biological imperative. But do we all need to…

Subtle food changes could save lives

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026


How nice would it be to make a healthy change to your diet without…

Forever chemicals linked to rapid biological aging

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026


If we're lucky, most of us will notice our bodies aging gracefully. But new…

A not-so-secret treatment for joint pain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026


If you experience osteoarthritis, you're in good — and widespread — company. By 2050,…

When a ‘clean' diet gets out of hand

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026


An obsession can be a bad thing, even if it masquerades as something laudable.…

Study links physical fitness with stress levels

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026


High anxiety is a modern scourge. Part of it stems from the outrage manufactured…

Study: Green spaces are healthy, with one notable exception

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026


Researchers have long told us that green spaces are healthy. And who could argue…

Gently steering dreams to solve problems

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026


Waking up with a yawn, you wonder what on earth possessed you to dream…

Study finds red flags for chatbots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026


  Is using a robot pal to talk about your worries or ask for…

What ape imagination suggests about human play

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026


It looks like we're not the only ones playing pretend. A new study from…

Your Couch Could Save a Life: The Untold Power of Pet Fostering

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026


Many families are hesitant to introduce more paws into their homes, unaware that they…

Altitude might protect against diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026


Trying to avoid diabetes? Take a hike. No, really. A new study from researchers…

Office water coolers have high bacteria levels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026


Here's something to talk about around the office water cooler: Office water coolers aren't…

Tea benefits you, depending on its form

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026


How do you take your tea? With milk and a little sugar? Maybe some…

How long are you strong?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026


Face it: You've peaked. Well, maybe not. It all depends on your lifestyle. Researchers…

Sleep deprivation might cause your brain to switch gears

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026


Burning the midnight oil? Pulling an all-nighter? There's more than one way to describe…

Silver nanoparticles target bacteria

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026


Silver bullets supposedly kill werewolves, should you ever meet one. But the battle's a…

For some, weight-loss drugs' effects might not last

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026


Weight-loss drugs are wildly popular. So much so that a recent study found about…

Study: COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026


When treating lung and skin cancers, doctors frequently attempt to trigger the body's immune…

Morning light for better sleep

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026


It turns out the popular phrase “rise and shine” isn’t just a saying — it's also science. New research suggests catching some morning…

How do you live longer?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026


What is the secret to a longer life? Well, we know the fountain of…

A fast-aging fish sheds light on how kidneys grow old

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026


A fish whose life is the precise inverse of Benjamin Button's might be the…

Be vigilant to avoid accidental poisoning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026


Welcome to National Poison Prevention Week, an event created by Congress and used to…

Men and women react differently to partner's decline

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026


How you react to a life partner's cognitive decline may depend a great deal…

Accreditation: The Final Assay for UF Veterinary Hospital's Diagnostics Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026


Diagnostic laboratories are a key part of the veterinary care team, but one most…

Your brain on fat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026


The new year is speeding up. Somehow, it's March already. Many of us might…

Drinking for many years linked to increase in rectal cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026


Despite the prevalence of TV characters brooding over a glass filled with amber liquid,…

Crafting benefits mental health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026


For many, our days in art class are long behind us. Those macaroni necklaces,…

Cancer rates increase

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026


Thanks to our genes, the environment and our lifestyles, cancer cases have more than…

Stella's Story: The Power of Genetic Testing for Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026


Genetic testing can play a valuable role in human and animal health, alike. Canine…

Cancer disrupts more than cell production

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026


Cancer, the emperor of all maladies, has a deservedly bad reputation. Its treatments are…

Can we drink alcohol safely? A new study says no.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026


Americans drink an average of about 2½ gallons of alcohol a year. An analysis…

Is bamboo a delicious superfood?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026


Giant pandas might be onto something. Move over, broccoli. Bamboo is the latest superfood…

Grandparents get cognitive boost from grandkids

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026


It might not seem like it at the time if the grandkids are making…

Having a Valentine is a boost to health

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026


It's probably never going to replace a visit to the gym as a weight-loss…

Rising temperatures affecting childhood development, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


Whether it's ultraprocessed foods, screens or microplastics, parents are tasked with skirting a bevy…

Research links tattoos to higher melanoma risk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


Decades ago, tattoos were often considered the domain of sailors who loved images of…

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