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Growing Concern among Pet Owners: Half of Dog Owners Now Hesitant about Vaccinating their Pets (Including Rabies), Some Associate Vaccines with Canine Autism

Growing Concern among Pet Owners: Half of Dog Owners Now Hesitant about Vaccinating their Pets (Including Rabies), Some Associate Vaccines with Canine Autism

By Luke Andrews, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 23:06 BST, 28 August 2023 A survey suggests that an increasing number of dog owners are concerned about vaccinating their dogs in the aftermath of Covid. Boston University researchers surveyed 2,200 people and found that half of them had concerns about the necessity of mandating shots for …

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CTE: Degenerative Brain Disease Tied to Head Impacts Found in Amateur Athletes, Including Youths, High Schoolers, and College Players

Even novice athletes are susceptible to a degenerative brain disorder associated with repeated head trauma, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Boston University. Out of the 156 brains of athletes under the age of 30 that were examined, 63 were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Astonishingly, 71% of these cases …

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CTE Signs Found in 41% of Young Athletes Under 30, Brain Study Discovers

CTE Signs Found in 41% of Young Athletes Under 30, Brain Study Discovers

An image provided by Boston University researchers shows the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy on a normal brain (L) and an affected one. File Photo by Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy/Wikimedia Commons Aug. 28 (UPI) — In a groundbreaking scientific study published on Monday, researchers have unveiled concerning findings regarding the …

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Barbers to Provide Blood Pressure Checks as NHS Aims to Reduce Heart Attacks

The NHS is taking innovative steps to improve men’s heart health by offering blood pressure checks at barbershops. Recent research reveals that men are twice as likely as women to have a heart attack, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions. To reach men who are reluctant to visit a doctor, the NHS plans to provide …

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National: Canadian Doctors Prepare for Another ‘Tripledemic’ – COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza

National: Canadian Doctors Prepare for Another ‘Tripledemic’ – COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza

As summer comes to an end in Canada, doctors are preparing for a potential “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, which signifies the upcoming respiratory flu season. Last year’s flu season saw a surge in all three respiratory viruses, particularly among children, leading to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits due to …

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Review of Over 2 Million Patients Suggests Most Cancer Screenings Do Not Increase Life Expectancy, But Early Testing Mitigates Cancer Fatality

Common cancer screenings aimed at early detection and treatment may not have as much impact on life expectancy as initially believed. In a comprehensive analysis of 2.1 million individuals participating in six different cancer screenings, researchers found that only colon cancer screenings showed a significant increase in life expectancy, adding a little over three months …

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