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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…

Botanical gardens boost mental well-being

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026


Feeling unwell? Your doctor might recommend a “green prescription.” New research from the Chinese…

Eye ‘floaters': don't take them lightly

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026


The first time you're gazing at something and notice a speck that shouldn't be…

A living replacement for eye drops

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026


This eye medication is alive. Anyone with a corneal injury or chronic ocular surface…

Toxocariasis can affect pets and people too

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026


You may think of Toxocara, or roundworms, as parasites that only affect dogs and…

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Economic strain can damage children's bodies

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026


An American presidential campaign of the 1990s proclaimed, “It's the economy, stupid” as its…

Pets delight in spring, but it's not all fun and games

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026


Our pets love springtime just as much as we do. But even in balmy…

Cold weather linked to more heart deaths than heat

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026


Every time a heat wave is on the way, alerts go out, warning that…

Disposing of your pet's old medications

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026


Hanging on to your pet's old medications can be risky, but what's the best…

Humans trending toward carbon dioxide overload

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026


The human body has been fine-tuned over millions of years of evolution. Like all…

The plight of the pangolins

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026


Each year, thousands of animal and plant species are objects of illegal wildlife trafficking.…

Canine freeze-dried plasma available for emergencies

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026


Recently, dogs in need of critical first aid have received some positive news. Following…

Updated cholesterol guidelines shift screening time

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026


The biggest threat to your heart is invisible. Cholesterol, a term that doesn't mean…

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…

Cancer connects us to cats

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026


Those of us with four-legged roommates might be sharing more than a couch with…

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…

Brain training can pay off years later

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026


That friend of yours who starts her day with a challenging crossword puzzle might…

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