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Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial found
Two overly friendly dogs sniff at a third dog
Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial foundHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet HealthSpay/neuter

Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial found

Some neutered male dogs suddenly attract unwanted sexual attention from other male dogs. In a…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonNovember 5, 20269 min Read More
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging
A woman is made of colorful ribbons to show her emotional state due to menopause
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy agingHuman HealthMenopause

Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging

A comprehensive review published in Science challenges our interpretation of menopause and postmenopausal aging. Women…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 28, 202610 min Read More
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows
Middle aged woman applying transdermal testosterone hormone patch to shoulder.
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence showsHuman HealthMenopause

Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows

Testosterone for women has a long history, a growing evidence base, and a regulatory system…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 13, 20269 min Read More
Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differently
The heads of a man and woman look to the right while the brain of each is shown as a hologram
Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differentlyDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differently

Two studies published in the last year examined well-known dementia risk factors, such as high…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 8, 202610 min Read More
GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest research
A white and calico kitten outside
GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest researchCatsNonsurgical sterilization in petsPet Health

GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest research

Surgery remains the standard way to prevent litters, but it takes time, money, and trained…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 4, 20267 min Read More
Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies show
Colorful imagery of hearing aids
Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies showDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies show

A pooled analysis of 61,000-plus older adults across 33 countries links hearing aid use to…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 16, 20268 min Read More
Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warnings
Testosterone therapy new warning label
Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warningsHuman Health

Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warnings

The United States is giving testosterone therapy labels their biggest update in a decade. In…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDSeptember 11, 20268 min Read More
Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Mature woman holding a capsule of vitamin D
Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopauseHuman HealthMenopause

Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Millions of women go through menopause every year. Most will develop genitourinary syndrome of menopause,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 3, 20269 min Read More
Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research shows
A pregnant woman receiving an iron infusion from a nurse
Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research showsHuman HealthIron deficiency

Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research shows

Iron-deficiency anemia affects many pregnant women. For many years, oral iron has been the standard…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 27, 20268 min Read More
Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?
Dog silhouette in field of leafy plants
Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?Hormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet Health

Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?

Cryptorchidism in dogs means one or both testes never made it down into the scrotum,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Robert J. McCarthy, DVM, MS, DACVSLinda Brent, PhD and Robert J. McCarthy, DVM, MS, DACVSAugust 20, 202612 min Read More
AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MS
Illustration by the Parsemus Foundation that suggests a cross-section of a brain in a scanner that's capturing images of cortical lesions
AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MSArtificial intelligenceHuman Health

AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MS

Multiple sclerosis damages more than the brain’s white matter. It also scars the brain's outer…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 7, 20268 min Read More
New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research means
Obese dog on beach with chew toy
New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research meansHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet Health

New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research means

Obesity affects an estimated 59% of US dogs and drives higher rates of arthritis, diabetes,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonAugust 5, 20268 min Read More
Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and rats
A cat sits inside a copper coil while a zoom-in shows particles reacting to a magnetic field
Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and ratsHormone-sparing sterilization in petsNonsurgical sterilization in petsPet Health

Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and rats

Picture neutering a stray cat without any surgery, stitches, or recovery cage. That's the promise…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJuly 30, 202610 min Read More
The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timing
French bulldog nestled on blue blanket
The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timingHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet Health

The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timing

The French Bulldog is everywhere. It's also one of the most fragile breeds a person…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJuly 20, 20265 min Read More
What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT
Woman with brain and flowers in her hair to symbolize mental health due to hormonal balance
What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRTHuman HealthMenopause

What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT

A new study of nearly 125,000 women is one of the largest ever to examine…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJuly 10, 20266 min Read More
Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease develops
Amyloid and tau proteins in human brain
Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease developsDementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseHuman Health

Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease develops

Every brain affected by Alzheimer's disease carries two telltale signs: sticky clumps of a protein…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJuly 7, 20268 min Read More
Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable
Model of the human gut microbiome held in the hands of a doctor
Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliableEvidence-based medicineHuman Health

Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable

Home test kits for your gut microbiome have surged in popularity. But a major new…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJune 30, 20268 min Read More
When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health
Young woman holding puppy considering whether to neuter
When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint healthHormone-sparing sterilization in petsPet Health

When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health

A groundbreaking 2026 study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice reported that to…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJune 25, 20266 min Read More
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging
A woman is made of colorful ribbons to show her emotional state due to menopause
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy agingHuman Health

Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging

A comprehensive review published in Science challenges our interpretation of menopause and postmenopausal aging. Women…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 28, 202610 min
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows
Middle aged woman applying transdermal testosterone hormone patch to shoulder.
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence showsHuman Health

Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows

Testosterone for women has a long history, a growing evidence base, and a regulatory system…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 13, 20269 min
Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differently
The heads of a man and woman look to the right while the brain of each is shown as a hologram
Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differentlyHuman Health

Dementia risk factors may affect women and men differently

Two studies published in the last year examined well-known dementia risk factors, such as high…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDOctober 8, 202610 min
GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest research
A white and calico kitten outside
GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest researchPet Health

GonaCon contraceptive for cats: latest research

Surgery remains the standard way to prevent litters, but it takes time, money, and trained…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonOctober 4, 20267 min
Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies show
Colorful imagery of hearing aids
Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies showHuman Health

Hearing aids and dementia risk: what three new studies show

A pooled analysis of 61,000-plus older adults across 33 countries links hearing aid use to…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 16, 20268 min
Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warnings
Testosterone therapy new warning label
Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warningsHuman Health

Testosterone therapy: new research revisits old warnings

The United States is giving testosterone therapy labels their biggest update in a decade. In…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDSeptember 11, 20268 min
Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Mature woman holding a capsule of vitamin D
Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopauseHuman Health

Vitamin D for genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Millions of women go through menopause every year. Most will develop genitourinary syndrome of menopause,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonSeptember 3, 20269 min
Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research shows
A pregnant woman receiving an iron infusion from a nurse
Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research showsHuman Health

Iron infusion during pregnancy: what new research shows

Iron-deficiency anemia affects many pregnant women. For many years, oral iron has been the standard…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 27, 20268 min
Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?
Dog silhouette in field of leafy plants
Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?Pet Health

Cryptorchidism in dogs: should you keep a descended testis?

Cryptorchidism in dogs means one or both testes never made it down into the scrotum,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Robert J. McCarthy, DVM, MS, DACVSLinda Brent, PhD and Robert J. McCarthy, DVM, MS, DACVSAugust 20, 202612 min
AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MS
Illustration by the Parsemus Foundation that suggests a cross-section of a brain in a scanner that's capturing images of cortical lesions
AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MSArtificial intelligenceHuman Health

AI-enhanced scans reveal more cortical lesions in MS

Multiple sclerosis damages more than the brain’s white matter. It also scars the brain's outer…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDAugust 7, 20268 min
New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research means
Obese dog on beach with chew toy
New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research meansPet Health

New hope for dog obesity: What the latest research means

Obesity affects an estimated 59% of US dogs and drives higher rates of arthritis, diabetes,…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonAugust 5, 20268 min
Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and rats
A cat sits inside a copper coil while a zoom-in shows particles reacting to a magnetic field
Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and ratsPet Health

Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia to neuter cats and rats

Picture neutering a stray cat without any surgery, stitches, or recovery cage. That's the promise…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJuly 30, 202610 min
The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timing
French bulldog nestled on blue blanket
The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timingPet Health

The French bulldog’s hidden spinal risk: what new research says about neutering timing

The French Bulldog is everywhere. It's also one of the most fragile breeds a person…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJuly 20, 20265 min
What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT
Woman with brain and flowers in her hair to symbolize mental health due to hormonal balance
What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRTHuman Health

What a major UK study tells us about menopause and HRT

A new study of nearly 125,000 women is one of the largest ever to examine…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJuly 10, 20266 min
Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease develops
Amyloid and tau proteins in human brain
Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease developsHuman Health

Amyloid and tau: what we know about how Alzheimer’s disease develops

Every brain affected by Alzheimer's disease carries two telltale signs: sticky clumps of a protein…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJuly 7, 20268 min
Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable
Model of the human gut microbiome held in the hands of a doctor
Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliableHuman Health

Gut microbiome tests: popular, pricey, and surprisingly unreliable

Home test kits for your gut microbiome have surged in popularity. But a major new…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJune 30, 20268 min
When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health
Young woman holding puppy considering whether to neuter
When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint healthPet Health

When is it too early to neuter your dog? Hormone exposure and joint health

A groundbreaking 2026 study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice reported that to…
Linda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonLinda Brent, PhD and Ben CarlsonJune 25, 20266 min
Clove oil for non-surgical sterilization of male dogs
Clove oil for dog sterilization
Clove oil for non-surgical sterilization of male dogsPet Health

Clove oil for non-surgical sterilization of male dogs

The main tool for controlling the stray dog population — surgical castration — requires trained…
Ben Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDBen Carlson and Linda Brent, PhDJune 12, 20266 min

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Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial found
Two overly friendly dogs sniff at a third dog
Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial found

Suprelorin reduces attractiveness in neutered dogs? What a new trial found

November 5, 2026
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging
A woman is made of colorful ribbons to show her emotional state due to menopause
Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging

Rethinking menopause as a key to healthy aging

October 28, 2026
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows
Middle aged woman applying transdermal testosterone hormone patch to shoulder.
Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows

Testosterone for menopause: what the evidence shows

October 13, 2026

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