UK study on bone cancer in dogs
March 12, 2021
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Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer that can affect dogs. A recent study conducted in the UK compared 1,756 dogs with osteosarcoma to a control
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Metformin reduced deaths in women with COVID-19
December 4, 2020
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The largest observational study of COVID-19 — including almost 6,000 individuals — has shown that metformin use was associated with decreased mortality in women, but
Review of health implications of dog spay/neuter
April 14, 2020
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Spaying and neutering can lead to long-term health problems in dogs. A recent review article summarizes these problems and illuminates the role of luteinizing hormone
Electromagnetic therapy effective for enlarged prostate
April 9, 2020
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An inexpensive electromagnetic therapy quickly improved outcomes for men with enlarged prostates, according to a new study by researchers at Sapienza University of Rome with
Spayed female dogs at higher risk of brain tumors
February 10, 2020
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In a novel study using canine brain scans, scientists have reported that spayed females had an increased relative risk of brain tumors — 11 times
Connection between postmenopausal breast cancer and heart disease
June 20, 2019
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Current treatments for breast cancer result in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, as reported in the journal Menopause. A group of postmenopausal women who survived
Developments in Alzheimer’s research
May 22, 2019
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Given the rapid aging of the world population, it’s no surprise that research on Alzheimer’s disease has become a scientific focus. Simply understanding the mechanisms
