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Harm from smoking can linger for years

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


The health worries you have after smoking can last for years after you stubbed…

Two hours of sitting thwarts high cardio fitness

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You might want to avoid sitting down for this news. A recent study found…

Cockroaches lace household dust with toxins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


Cockroaches don't get a lot of love. Scourge of humanity and seemingly impossible to…

Why you might want to pass on paper receipts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


You probably don't think twice when grabbing your receipt after a grocery run, but…

Protein powders, shakes test positive for high levels of lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


Whether before a workout or after you rack the dumbbells, consuming protein is an…

Silent Nights, Safe Pets: Avoiding Holiday Pet Emergencies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


The holidays bring cheer, color, food and so much more to many, but if…

Pickleball eye injuries on the rise

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


It's a real pickle. New research shows that pickleball players are increasingly injuring their…

Late in middle age? You're at your peak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025


Thirty is the new 20. Forty is the new 30. Fifty is the new…

It's OK to skip that party

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025


You're checking your inbox and ping! You've just been invited to a holiday party…

No more nightlights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025


Are you one of those people who can't sleep if even a tiny sliver…

Naked mole-rats might hint at a biological key to longevity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025


Envy the naked mole-rat. It isn't immortal, but not for lack of trying. To…

Things that might happen in health care in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025


Trying to predict the future is risky but — apparently — an irresistible urge.…

Llamas, camels and Alzheimer's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025


The list of things you'd expect to sneak past the brain's tightly guarded borders…

Tailpipes & Trauma: A Crash Course in Canine Vehicular Trauma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025


Vehicular trauma is common in dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors while unattended…

Melatonin might do more than make you sleepy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025


For those who have trouble going gently into that good night, sleep aids like…

Radiation a help for creaky, painful knees

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025


What if the end to your chronic knee pain was a treatment as easy…

Legs tight? Look beyond stretching.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025


You've seen it in sports, and likely experienced it yourself. Lingering tightness in your…

Does going gray save the day?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025


Some say gray hair is a crown of wisdom. Now, science suggests it might…

Oral hygiene good for mouths and brains

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025


If you brush and floss regularly, you might be smarter than you realize. Not…

Horse Shopping? Why a Vet Check Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025


Central Florida is home to horses of all breeds and disciplines and boasts one…

Food dyes stick around despite data

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025


The list of things that make food irresistible to kids is just as short…

Research around Alzheimer's steps it up

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025


The battle against cognitive decline is increasingly aided by an array of helpful tips.…

Humans and carbs go back at least 800,000 years

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025


If you love those naughty high-carb foods that are high in sugar and bad…

Could weight-loss drugs help curb addiction?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025


Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be doing more than trimming waistlines. Early research shows…

Hydrate to reduce stress

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025


If you know you're heading into a stressful situation, keep a water bottle handy.…

UV light may neutralize allergens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025


To those who have always wanted a cat but found themselves barred by sneezing,…

Sleepless nights might steal your brain health

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025


Do you toss and turn night after night? While some of us can't help…

Common causes of tooth decay, root canals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025


Do you get nervous when you go to the dentist? From the bright lamp…

Plastic perils: What everyday household goods could be hiding

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025


Your child's favorite plastic toy might be more than just a plaything — it…

Trouble urinating can be a result of medication, lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025


From the waterfall screensaver to the dripping office sink, plenty of things can affect…

Joyful, soft music good prescription for car motion sickness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025


Whether it's a cross-country trek to a national park or a regional trip across…

Most new cancer patients receive misinformation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025


Learning you have cancer can be shocking. Sensory overload follows. Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger,…

Why certain memories live vividly in your brain

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025


There is nothing better than catching up with a group of old friends. You…

How the mighty mango could improve blood sugar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025


Mangoes are a sweet snack lauded by fruit lovers everywhere. But for those who…

Seeing is Believing: Spotting Pet Eye Problems Early

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025


This week's archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live focuses on your furry friend’s peepers!…

High-fat food negatively impacts memory, study suggests

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025


Saturated fat, present in delectable dishes like cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes, boasts an ever-increasing…

Turning down the temp on hot yoga

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025


Perhaps it's time for yoga to undergo a little bit of a cooldown —…

Grasshoppers for lunch, anyone?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025


Here's a nutritional treat you don't have to go to the supermarket to buy.…

Study: Gout is more related to genetics than lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025


Forget what you think you know about gout. Gout is a common form of…

For Gen X women, ultraprocessed foods hit home

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025


They were the inaugural American generation to start their morning with brightly colored breakfast…

Cycads in the Sunshine State: Pretty but Poisonous – Paws Off, Pups

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025


There's nothing like the Sunshine State: warm weather, sunshine, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor adventure,…

A chewable flu test

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025


The flu can easily knock you off your feet and into your bed for…

Exercise-filled weekends may be as helpful as daily regimen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Exercise. We all know it's important. We all know it offers benefits for both…

What's causing bizarre-looking squirrels?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


For the past couple of years, folks in the U.S. and Canada have sporadically…

Keeping small poultry flocks safe and healthy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Poultry veterinarians have some practical tips for the care of small backyard flocks. Housing…

What's behind sea star wasting disease

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Since 2013, a mysterious disease has killed over five billion sea stars — also…

Using robotic decoys to flush out wildlife poachers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Law enforcement is in a race to outwit wildlife poachers. A new technique in…

Why Icelanders throw puffins off cliffs to save their lives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Something amazing happens in Iceland's Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings…

Keep pets safe as you roll along

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Our pets are family, so they often travel with us — and that means…

Staring down New World screwworm

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


A culprit moving our way from the south could devastate livestock and cost the…

Have a disaster plan in place for livestock

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Each year, increasing areas of the country get hit with natural disasters. That's why…

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