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Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?
Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?Hormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?

A review analyzed decades of research on non-surgical contraceptive methods tested in female cats and…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDFebruary 6, 20266 min Read More
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?
Image illustrating the gut-brain axis important for Alzheimer's prevention
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?

At the Parsemus Foundation, we champion low-cost, evidence-based health solutions. A 2025 systematic review published…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonFebruary 5, 20265 min Read More
Metformin helps prevent Long COVID
Metformin for Long COVID illustration
Metformin helps prevent Long COVIDCOVID-19Human HealthMetformin

Metformin helps prevent Long COVID

Long COVID affects millions of people after COVID-19 infection. It can cause fatigue, brain fog,…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJanuary 29, 20264 min Read More
“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapy
Woman reading information about removal of the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy
“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapyHuman HealthMenopause

“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapy

For over two decades, the "black box" warning—the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) most…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJanuary 22, 20266 min Read More
Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should know
fluvoxamine and coffee
Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should knowHuman Health

Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should know

Many people take fluvoxamine, also known as Luvox, for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression. Many…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDDecember 31, 20254 min Read More
A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Woman recovering from lupus stands at window with arms held out
A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Human HealthMetformin

A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Discover how metformin, the inexpensive generic diabetes medication, helped one patient halt severe lupus progression…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonDecember 10, 20257 min Read More
To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogs
To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogsHormone-sparing sterilization in petsNonsurgical sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogs

As research has revealed more health risks linked to canine gonadectomy, veterinarians have become less…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonDecember 4, 20256 min Read More
How body shape and diet affect your brain
How body shape and diet affect your brainDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

How body shape and diet affect your brain

Researchers discovered that people with a higher waist-to-hip ratio — meaning more fat stored around…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 24, 20255 min Read More
Why women face a higher risk of Long COVID
Why women face a higher risk of Long COVIDCOVID-19Human HealthMenopause

Why women face a higher risk of Long COVID

Researchers are still learning why some people recover quickly from COVID-19 while others experience lasting…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 21, 20255 min Read More
The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccine
The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccineHuman HealthInfectious diseasesVaccines

The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccine

Influenza vaccines are given to hundreds of millions of people each year. They clearly provide…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 13, 20257 min Read More
Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain health
Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain healthDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman HealthMenopause

Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain health

Nearly two-thirds of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are women. Some of this disparity…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonNovember 1, 20258 min Read More
The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevity
The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevityCatsHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevity

Two recent studies suggest that cats that have been spayed or neutered live longer —…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 17, 20255 min Read More
New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine pain
Image of back and spine
New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine painEvidence-based medicineHuman Health

New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine pain

Two new reviews of research on the outcomes of treatments for chronic back and neck…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 10, 20256 min Read More
AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart care
AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart careHeartHuman Health

AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart care

The familiar stethoscope has been in doctors’ hands for more than 200 years, but technology…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 7, 20255 min Read More
Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostate
Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostateEnlarged prostate in petsPet Health

Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is the most common prostate disease in dogs.…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 19, 20255 min Read More
The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementia
Older man receiving hearing exam by doctor
The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementiaDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementia

Emerging research connects hearing impairment and an increased risk of cognitive decline, including dementia and…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 11, 20254 min Read More
Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogs
Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogsHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogs

Recent research shows that early spaying or neutering can raise the risk of ligament tears,…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 27, 20254 min Read More
How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregivers
How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregiversHormone-sparing sterilization in petsNonsurgical sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregivers

New research published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlights that neutering is not without risks,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonAugust 25, 20258 min Read More
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?
Image illustrating the gut-brain axis important for Alzheimer's prevention
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?Human Health

Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?

At the Parsemus Foundation, we champion low-cost, evidence-based health solutions. A 2025 systematic review published…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonFebruary 5, 20265 min
Metformin helps prevent Long COVID
Metformin for Long COVID illustration
Metformin helps prevent Long COVIDHuman Health

Metformin helps prevent Long COVID

Long COVID affects millions of people after COVID-19 infection. It can cause fatigue, brain fog,…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJanuary 29, 20264 min
“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapy
Woman reading information about removal of the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy
“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapyHuman Health

“Black box” warnings removed from menopause hormone therapy

For over two decades, the "black box" warning—the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) most…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJanuary 22, 20266 min
Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should know
fluvoxamine and coffee
Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should knowHuman Health

Fluvoxamine and caffeine: what you should know

Many people take fluvoxamine, also known as Luvox, for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression. Many…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDDecember 31, 20254 min
A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Woman recovering from lupus stands at window with arms held out
A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Human Health

A case study on metformin for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Discover how metformin, the inexpensive generic diabetes medication, helped one patient halt severe lupus progression…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonDecember 10, 20257 min
To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogs
To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogsPet Health

To neuter or not? Re-evaluating gonadectomy in dogs

As research has revealed more health risks linked to canine gonadectomy, veterinarians have become less…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonDecember 4, 20256 min
How body shape and diet affect your brain
How body shape and diet affect your brainHuman Health

How body shape and diet affect your brain

Researchers discovered that people with a higher waist-to-hip ratio — meaning more fat stored around…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 24, 20255 min
Why women face a higher risk of Long COVID
Why women face a higher risk of Long COVIDHuman Health

Why women face a higher risk of Long COVID

Researchers are still learning why some people recover quickly from COVID-19 while others experience lasting…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 21, 20255 min
The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccine
The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccineHuman Health

The expected (and unexpected) effects of the flu vaccine

Influenza vaccines are given to hundreds of millions of people each year. They clearly provide…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDNovember 13, 20257 min
Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain health
Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain healthHuman Health

Latest research on hormone replacement therapy and brain health

Nearly two-thirds of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are women. Some of this disparity…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonNovember 1, 20258 min
The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevity
The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevityPet Health

The effect of spay/neuter on cat longevity

Two recent studies suggest that cats that have been spayed or neutered live longer —…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 17, 20255 min
New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine pain
Image of back and spine
New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine painHuman Health

New findings question medical treatments for chronic spine pain

Two new reviews of research on the outcomes of treatments for chronic back and neck…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 10, 20256 min
AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart care
AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart careHuman Health

AI stethoscopes promise improvements in heart care

The familiar stethoscope has been in doctors’ hands for more than 200 years, but technology…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 7, 20255 min
Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostate
Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostatePet Health

Medical treatments for dogs with enlarged prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is the most common prostate disease in dogs.…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 19, 20255 min
The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementia
Older man receiving hearing exam by doctor
The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementiaHuman Health

The silent threat: Hearing loss and dementia

Emerging research connects hearing impairment and an increased risk of cognitive decline, including dementia and…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 11, 20254 min
Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogs
Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogsPet Health

Spay/neuter and the risk of a torn ligament in dogs

Recent research shows that early spaying or neutering can raise the risk of ligament tears,…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 27, 20254 min
How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregivers
How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregiversPet Health

How spay-neuter syndrome affects a dog’s caregivers

New research published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlights that neutering is not without risks,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonAugust 25, 20258 min
Lithium may be a key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons with Alzheimer's disease
Lithium may be a key to preventing Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

Lithium may be a key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease

Breast cancer remains a significant health challenge worldwide. While advancements in treatment have improved survival…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonAugust 20, 20255 min

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Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?
Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?

Can a non-surgical contraceptive work for pets?

February 6, 2026
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?
Image illustrating the gut-brain axis important for Alzheimer's prevention
Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?

Kefir on Alzheimer’s: Can a probiotic drink protect your brain?

February 5, 2026
Metformin helps prevent Long COVID
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Metformin helps prevent Long COVID

January 29, 2026

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The Parsemus Foundation is a private nonprofit operating foundation working to create meaningful improvements in human and pet health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research. Our aim is to educate medical professionals and the public about the latest developments in health and medicine.

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