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One Health Headlines: Friday, March 16, 2012

March 16, 2012 | Michael San Filippo | 1 Comment

This week’s One Health roundup includes a look at some of the latest research being conducted to combat diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer. We also have the latest news on rabies, avian influenza and the many health benefits of dogs.

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One Health Headlines: Friday, March 9, 2012

March 9, 2012 | Michael San Filippo | Leave a comment

This week’s One Health roundup includes several stories on the health benefits of pets, as well as some of the potential risks (and how to avoid them). We’ve also included stories on the latest research that could offer clues on and provide treatments for asthma, heart attacks, vision loss and obesity.

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One Health Headlines: Friday, March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012 | Michael San Filippo | Leave a comment

More reminders in the news this week that rabies, while far less prevalent in the United States than it was in the past, is still lurking and still a serious public health issue. Authorities in New Mexico announced that 32 dogs in the southeast part of the state have been euthanized since December due to rabies exposure, and in Tennessee, two horses have recently succumbed to the disease. A number of people have required post-exposure prophylaxis as a result. All of these deaths (with the possible exception of puppies too young to be fully vaccinated) could have been prevented with vaccination.

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Pets warm your heart, but make it healthier, too

February 14, 2012 | Julie Ciaramella | Leave a comment

A new study has found that pet owners’ hearts respond better to their body’s changing requirements, like beating faster when they’re stressed out or in a dangerous situation. Increased heart rate variability means less of a risk of dying from heart disease.

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One Health Headlines: Friday, February 10, 2012

February 10, 2012 | Michael San Filippo | Leave a comment

This week’s One Health roundup includes a look at canine cancer (and how it may hold clues to curing cancer in humans); the dangers of wood smoke and cigarette smoke to our pets; how pets can improve the lives of people in hospice care, courtrooms, and offices; and the latest in animal research.

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