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Caring for Anxious Pets While We’re Away: How To Choose the Right Kennel or Pet Sitter

Nov 29, 2024 09:22AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Discover expert tips on easing anxiety in pets when you're away, from choosing experienced sitters to holistic calming strategies like CBD and soothing scents.

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Service Dogs Benefit Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

A study of veterans with PTSD found those with trained psychiatric service dogs showed reduced symptoms, lower anxiety, and better social functioning.

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Acupuncture for Shingles

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

Acupuncture shows promise as a safe, effective treatment for shingles, easing pain and reducing skin lesions, according to a review of 59 trials with nearly 4,000 patients.

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Wet Cupping Therapy for Asthma

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

Wet cupping therapy may improve respiratory symptoms in mild to moderate asthma, offering a complementary option alongside standard treatments, a Turkish study suggests.

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Stem-Cell Treatment To Reverse Type 1 Diabetes

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM ● By Kris Urquhart

A phase 1 trial shows promise for reversing Type 1 diabetes: a patient produced insulin independently after stem-cell therapy, remaining injection-free for a year.

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Mindfulness App Helps Intensive Care Patients

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

A mobile app-based mindfulness program, including guided meditations and symptom management, significantly eased psychological distress in ICU survivors, a study finds.

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Artificial Beaver Dams Protect Wildlife

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

Artificial beaver dams, mimicking nature’s designs, are revitalizing the Northern Great Plains, restoring ecosystems, improving soil and water, and even attracting real beavers.

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Sweat Monitor Measures Overexertion

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

A smart elastic band from Northwestern University tracks muscle exertion by analyzing sweat acidity, helping users optimize workouts and prevent soreness.

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Linking Biodiversity to Human Health

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

Biodiversity loss has human costs: a study links declining bat populations to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality, highlighting nature's role in health and agriculture.

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Funny but Serious Science

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrated quirky science: researchers showed mammals can breathe through their anuses, and a plant that mimics plastic leaves, sparking laughter and curiosity.

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