FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Life would be much better for farm animals if children were in charge, a new British study suggests. Unlike adults, children believe farm animals should be treated the same as people and pets, and children are less likely to view eating animals asContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dogs may be famous meat lovers, but canines who follow a vegan diet might be a bit healthier, a new survey suggests. British and Australian researchers found that dogs on vegan diets (one without animal products or byproducts) tended to have fewer healthContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The structure of teens’ families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers analyzed survey data gathered between 2016 and 2019 from more than 3,800 14- and 15-year-olds in Sweden. TheyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Strong natural protection against cancer-causing mutations may explain why some longtime smokers don’t develop lung cancer, according to a new study. Researchers compared mutations in cells lining the lungs from 14 never-smokers, ages 11 to 86, and 19 smokers, ages 44 to 81.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, April 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Psilocybin — the active component in “magic mushrooms” — may help rewire the brains of people with depression. Psychedelics including psilocybin have shown promise in treating many mental health disorders in recent years, and a new study is among the first to beginContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Quitting smoking can give heart disease patients nearly five additional years of life without heart problems, according to a new study. “Kicking the habit appears to be as effective as taking three medications for preventing heart attacks and strokes in those with aContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined with deep breathing. Researchers developed aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by “like”-seeking millions across social media. But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And those unappealingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever wondered how your pooch flashes those “puppy dog eyes” that melt your heart, a new study may provide some answers. The researchers identified certain muscle features that help dogs look so cute, and it suggests that thousands of years ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Do you wash your dog’s food bowl every day? Do you wash your hands before and after you fill it up? Do you prepare Fido’s food in a different spot from where you prep your own? If you answered no to any ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Humans and their pets tend to share a tight bond, but they may also share antibiotic-resistant bacteria, new research shows. Even worse for humans is the fact that these bacteria may contain antibiotic-resistant genes that can make the bacteria they already have inContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your pet’s poop and pee may give you clues to how many cancer-causing toxins have taken up residence in your home. “Our findings suggest that pets are coming into contact with aromatic amines that leach from products in their household environment,” said studyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Reassuring new research finds that most face masks used by people during the pandemic don’t have high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The chemicals, which have been linked to numerous health harms, are used in many products to repelContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a worker who plans to get pregnant, take heed of a new study that warns that pregnant women who work in hospitals and are exposed to disinfectants may be more likely to have children who suffer from asthma and eczema. TheContinue Reading