TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Backyard chickens are causing outbreaks of salmonella across the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. About 109 people in 29 states have gotten sick from salmonella after touching or caring for backyard poultry, the CDC said in aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Mice, rats and other wildlife can pick up bacteria called leptospira from water or soil and excrete it in urine. If your dog contacts any soil or water contaminated by the germ (especially if they have an open wound) they can easily developContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on “forever chemicals” in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes. City lawmakers are expected to pass an ordinance on Tuesday that will prohibit the use of firefighting gear made with per- andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Dogs brought into the United States from abroad must be compliant with new rules to help fight rabies in this country, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Wednesday. “Starting on August 1, 2024, all dogs enteringContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Pets and pet owners who come into contact with Bausch & Lomb’s “Project Watson” dog eye wipes could be at risk for infection if the products come from certain lots. The wipes are used to clean a dog’s eyelids, but two specific lotsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Folks struggling to quit smoking might need a bump up on the dose of medication they’re using to help them stop, according to new clinical trial results. Patients are more likely to successfully quit if the dose of their smoking cessation treatment isContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium, a new study finds. Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers and 30% higher among frequent vapers, compared to occasional vapers, results show. And urinary levelsContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes has been delayed indefinitely, the Biden administration said Friday. “This rule has garnered historic attention, and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount of feedback, including from various elements of the civil rights and criminalContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — People worry about contracting Lyme disease from ticks, but they should be concerned for their furry friends as well, veterinarians say. Dogs throughout the United States are increasingly vulnerable to the tick-borne illness, say experts from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine atContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds. The findings support the idea that pets truly become family members to their owners, researchers said. When faced with the theftContinue Reading