Debunking Pet Food Myths: The Truth About “Allergies” and Diet
Is your furry friend constantly scratching or experiencing digestive issues? Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live as Dr. Richard Hill, a small animal internal medicine and nutrition specialist, dives into...
View ArticleThink twice before taming temper-tantrum with a tablet
When your child is upset and on the verge of making a scene in the cereal aisle, it can be easy to fill their hands with a smartphone or tablet so you can keep filling your cart. A new study, however,...
View ArticleYour face might hold clues about your health
The face is the touchstone of our emotional world. A person’s collection of facial features helps define their identity and make a first impression. In the future, it also might define health status....
View ArticleArchive: My Pet Ate What? Foreign Body Ingestion and How to Minimize Risk
(Archive from July 28, 2023 https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/my-pet-ate-what-foreign-body-ingestion-and-how-to-minimize-risk-5/ Dogs explore the world through their mouths, but unfortunately that can mean...
View ArticleVenom Decoded: Unraveling the Mysteries of Coral Snake Bites
Join us for a riveting episode of Animal Airwaves – Live! featuring Dr. Cory Woliver, an emergency and critical care expert at the UF Small Animal Hospital. Dr. Woliver delves into the lives of coral...
View ArticleMany don’t trust AI when it comes to their health
Doctors can rest easy, with the knowledge that artificial intelligence hasn’t replaced them yet. A new study suggests that humans prefer medical advice from real people over AI, even if the advice is...
View ArticleBody composition predicts disease risk
Your body composition might predict your likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline later in life. A new study suggests that fat and muscle distribution could be used to assess the risk of developing...
View ArticleObese cats tell a tale
Who knew a bunch of fat cats could teach us so much? These chunky cats, however, might just help us shed the pounds. Got an obese cat? You aren’t alone in overindulging your pet. Six out of 10 cats in...
View ArticleTraumatic loss speeds biological aging, study finds
Grief after losing a loved one may have a significant impact on your body, not just your brain. Or your aching heart. A new study from Columbia University suggests that loss accelerates biological...
View ArticleFlexibility to extend your life? It might not be a stretch.
Want to add years to your life? Start by touching your toes — or at least give it a go. New research suggests that increased flexibility might lower the risk of premature death among middle-aged...
View ArticlePopular diabetes and obesity drugs not linked to higher suicide risk
Those concerned about the effects of popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on their mental health may soon find peace of mind. A new study suggests GLP-1RA drugs, a class of glucose-lowering drugs that...
View ArticleThe color of relief
What color is pain relief? A study from the University of Arizona in Tucson suggests green — at least when it comes to migraines. Previously, researchers discovered that green light could lead to pain...
View ArticleA sweet solution to promoting gut health
Humans have had their hands in the proverbial honey jar for millennia. There’s just something about the sticky sweetness, wonderful golden color, and rich flavor that keeps us coming back for more....
View ArticleHope more effective than mindfulness, study suggests
Mindfulness, or the ability to be fully present in whatever moment you’re in, requires focusing attention on the present — without judgment, and with a gentle curiosity about what is going on around...
View ArticleEyes on the Prize: Advancing in Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians, or nurses, are essential to veterinary hospitals and practices. Their roles are diverse, and career paths can vary widely. On this week’s Animal Airwaves-Live, Holly Kitchen, a...
View ArticleSweet smells may boost memory
Smell and memory have long seemed inextricably linked. It’s more than the way a certain aroma can trigger a strong, long-ago memory. Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other disorders involving the brain are...
View ArticleA park experience for every pooch
Public dog parks aren’t the best places for every dog — like pooches who react fearfully or aggressively toward others. Now there may be other options for dogs to feel their oats while still feeling...
View ArticleProtect your teeth and gums with matcha
When you reach into your bathroom cabinet for a swig of mouthwash, you probably wouldn’t expect to find matcha [maa-chuh] there. But a new study has found that when used as a dental hygiene product,...
View ArticleAvoiding red and processed meats may help prevent colorectal cancer
Doctors in recent years have noticed an alarming trend: Colorectal cancer rates among younger people have nearly doubled. Between 1995 and 2019, colorectal cancer diagnoses increased from 11 percent to...
View ArticleMiddle school is tough on most of us
It lasts about three years but feels like 300. You’ll endure unspeakable terrors, like public speaking, group exercise and misperceiving your talents as a dancer … all while dodging pimples and acrid...
View ArticleStudy suggests mosquitoes use infrared to find their next meal
While a mosquito bite might be nothing but a fleeting nuisance for some, in many parts of the world, the buzzing pest poses a serious concern. Mosquitoes are notorious for spreading deadly diseases,...
View ArticleSetting your tyke on the right nutritional path
Is your newborn getting all the nutrients needed to grow? If you rely on baby food, the answer might surprise you. According to research by the George Institute for Global Health in Australia, about...
View ArticleAre we loving our pets to death?
Do you love your pet? No need to answer … of course you do. You cherish your pup’s greeting when returning from work. You appreciate the moments your cat shows affection by brushing against your leg....
View ArticleWorkplace rudeness can be deadly
You’ve heard the saying “kill them with kindness.” Sadly, a modern version of that old saw might be “kill them with rudeness.” New research finds that workplace sass not only hinders team productivity...
View ArticleOropouche virus can make you feel like a sloth
You don’t want be as slow as a sloth in recognizing the symptoms of this virus. The Oropouche [Orr-oh-pooch] virus, also known as “sloth fever,” has been reported in the United States. More than 8,000...
View ArticleSo-called wobbly cats can live happy lives
We’ve likely all seen pets with disabilities and wondered if they can live happy lives. So, let’s talk about cats with cerebellar hypoplasia [sare-uh-BELL-er high-po-PLAY-zha], or CH [C-H] for short....
View ArticleWhat does it mean if a cat chatters?
Is your cat a chatterbox? You may be able to translate your cat’s vocalizations, but chattering can be baffling to decipher. If you’ve heard these characteristic feline chirps and twitters, chances are...
View ArticleWhy do some cats scratch so much?
Cats are meant to use their claws, and that means scratching — which can be problematic when it comes at the expense of your furniture. So, what can you do? To determine why some cats scratch more than...
View ArticleWhy air travel with pets is nerve-wracking
Although the Department of Transportation reported only seven animal deaths out of over 188,000 animal flyers in 2022, that’s seven too many for their grieving pet parents. The truth is air travel in...
View ArticleGood news for hyperthyroid cats
In July 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Felanorm [FEEL-ah-norm], the first generic form of methimazole for treating hyperthyroidism in cats. Hyperthyroidism is common in cats over...
View ArticleNow, fish can get the veterinary care they deserve
There are 32,000 fish species in the world — that’s more than all other vertebrate species combined. So, it’s a good thing there are fish veterinarians to care for them. But how do they do it? Care...
View ArticleDisaster plans for small farm livestock
It’s that time of year when hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding can batter small farms — but a disaster plan can help mitigate the dangers to livestock. The first hazard is debris, which can cause...
View ArticleThe life-altering importance of periocular surgery in pets
In people, removing creases around the eyes is usually done via a cosmetic procedure dubbed a “nip and tuck.” But in animals, periocular surgery — or surgery around the eye — is usually an essential...
View ArticlePets can overheat in car, even in cooler weather
We may be done with hot weather, but it’s likely not done with us — or our pets. So, now’s not the time to let your guard down about pets in cars. Even at a comfortable 70 degrees outside, it only...
View ArticleBird deaths from building crashes much higher than believed
We’ve talked before about the millions of birds that die annually after crashing into buildings. However, the statistics have been off. Tragically, the more accurate count is in the hundreds of...
View ArticleCould your dog or cat donate life-saving blood?
Sometimes animals need blood transfusions just like people do — for blood loss, surgery or serious illnesses. The North American Veterinary Blood Bank — or NAVBB — supplies blood to animal hospitals...
View ArticleIt’s never safe to smoke during pregnancy
A persistent American myth holds that it can be safe to smoke during pregnancy if it’s just a tiny bit. A new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, however, reiterates that the...
View ArticleFacial Recognition Goes Farmyard: AI’s New Frontier in Veterinary Care
Veterinary pain management specialists who focus on anesthesia and analgesia are always looking for new ways to detect and minimize pain in animal patients undergoing anesthesia for a medical...
View ArticleStock market volatility associated with higher death rate
Scientists are suggesting that we all might have a stake in the stock market even if we’ve never owned a share in any company. Our very health might be impacted. Chinese scientists found in a recent...
View ArticleWill healthy chocolate come to rule Halloween?
What if your kid’s Halloween candy was healthier and better for the environment? Swiss researchers may have made that fantasy more viable with their creation of “whole-fruit chocolate.” We all know...
View ArticleEnvironment plays role in teen brain development, study shows
It’s a question as old as time: Nature or nurture? When it comes to the malleable, hormone-driven teenage brain, new research suggests the environment in which that adolescent brain develops plays a...
View ArticleGo vegan to slow aging
The fountain of youth may not exist, but veganism does. And a new study suggests that just two months spent on a vegan diet is enough to slow down the biological aging process. Stanford University...
View ArticleSafe Use of Veterinary Supplements: What Pet Owners Should Know
These days, a variety of dietary supplements are available to complement traditional veterinary care. Veterinarians frequently recommend supplements for a variety of conditions in pets, from arthritis...
View ArticleAvoid this skin treatment ‘hack’
The internet can be a wonderful tool. The information age allows us to get the smallest detail on any topic in seconds. Look up bizarre giraffe facts, and you’ll discover the species hums at night. Or...
View ArticleApple-based probiotic drink may be a kombucha alternative
If the kombucha you bought three months ago is still sitting in your fridge, this could be good news. A new study suggests an apple-based fermented drink rivals kombucha in health benefits but also...
View ArticleStudy raises complex questions about the unconscious
Questions about how aware brain-injured patients might be have always been wrenching for loved ones. A new study, while shedding light on the unconscious, unfortunately won’t make those questions any...
View ArticleSome coffee consumption confers positive effects, study shows
As the days shorten and our yearning for caffeine increases, you might find yourself hoping some study or other will give you a hearty congratulations on your ability to cut your coffee consumption off...
View ArticleOlder adult fall injuries might be early dementia sign
Watching a family member grow older and begin to decline physically or mentally can be heartbreaking. It can also be extremely frustrating for the person in decline. One fall can be devastating and...
View ArticleYard Safety: Protecting Your Pets From Toxic Plants
While beautiful flowers and plants can add vibrancy and interest to a garden, many of these can also cause harm to your pets if ingested. Because animals explore the world with their mouths, it’s...
View ArticleHave a laugh to treat dry eyes
Those suffering from dry eye disease might want to consider adding a stand-up comedy show to their calendar. A new study suggests laughter could be just as effective as artificial tears in treating dry...
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